You just have to love 'The LAW'; 'of course these days', it leaves behind:
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A whole load of Hot Shit !
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You just have to love 'The LAW'; 'of course these days', it leaves behind:
http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/...re-id117982906
A whole load of Hot Shit !
Judge has granted the NFL's emergency stay request, so the injunction lifting Elliot's suspension is back on temporarily.
But this stay only runs until the appeal of the original injunction against the suspension can be heard.
https://www.facebook.com/AdamSchefte...20482338004401
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...ary-injunction
NFL files appeal of Elliott's preliminary injunction
By Kevin Patra ... Around the NFL writer
Published: Sept. 11, 2017 at 10:22 a.m. Updated: Sept. 11, 2017 at 11:32 a.m.
" NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported Monday that the NFL filed its appeal of Elliott's preliminary injunction to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, per court documents.
The move was expected after U.S. District Court Judge Amos Mazzant III granted the NFL Players Association's preliminary injunction request on behalf of Elliott on Friday, putting the six-game suspension of Dallas Cowboys running back on hold."
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We already know how this ends don't we? The only dispute is about whether Goodell can do whatever he wants which is a question that was already answered for Tom Brady. Yes he can. The CBA says so.
Federal judge has refused to issue emergency stay of injunction in Elliott case. This likely clears Elliott to play rest of season.
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I've got your back Ezekiel....Thanks Jerry !
So.... back to the matter of playing football and Ezekiel Elliott. How is that going down?:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...is-team-sunday
Tomlinson: Ezekiel Elliott 'quit' on his team Sunday
By: Around The NFL staff NFL.com .....Published: Sept. 18, 2017 at 01:27 p.m.
Isn't this covered in the CBA? Didn't the players union agree to this structure of suspensions?
I understand what the players are trying to do: use the legal system to circumvent the CBA, thereby gaining legal protection for a position without negotiating for it and giving something up in return.
But why are the courts entertaining these cases considering they're covered in the agreement? That's the part I don't understand.
By this logic, we don't need courts because the laws are written down and we all have a copy.
The bar is higher after Brady, but there are still open issues.
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In his decision to grant a preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order, Mazzant agreed with the NFLPA that Elliott didn't receive a fair suspension appeal hearing from Goodell-appointed arbitrator Harold Henderson.
The NFL argues Mazzant's ruling interferes with a legally-binding labor deal that has been approved by the league and the union. It's the same argument the NFL deployed in ultimately successful appeals against Tom Brady during Deflategate and Adrian Peterson after he pleaded no contest to misdemeanor reckless assault.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...r-court-ruling
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A federal appeals court overturned a district court's decision in the Ezekiel Elliott case Thursday, meaning the Dallas Cowboys running back's six-game suspension has been reinstated.
The 5th Circuit ruled 2-1 in favor of the NFL that the district court did not have subject matter jurisdiction in Elliott case after hearing oral arguments from the league and NFL Players Association lawyers earlier this month. It vacates the preliminary injunction and directs an order to the lower court to dismiss the case.
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Elliott's lawyer, Frank Salzano, released the following statement to NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport regarding Thursday's ruling:
"We are currently exploring all of our legal options and will make a decision as to what is the best course of action in the next few days. Until that time we have no further comment on the 5th circuit's decision."
The NFLPA is expected to re-file the case with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York and seek a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction in order to keep Elliott playing, according to Gabe Feldman, director of the Tulane Sports Law Program. The Cowboys have a bye this week and there's a chance Elliott might not miss a single game if the NFLPA refiles the case and is granted a TRO or preliminary injunction.
Elliott and the NFLPA have other legal options as well. They could seek an en banc hearing with the 5th Circuit or refile the case in Texas, according to Feldman.
"So the Players Association could ask the district court in New York or perhaps some other court to reinstate the preliminary injunction, which would put that suspension back on hold," Feldman said on NFL Network's TNF First Look. "So this is not over yet, particularly with the bye week, that Elliott will not serve the suspension.
"Again it's an uphill battle but it's possible to get that ruling in eight days," Feldman said. "Just because they get a ruling though doesn't mean it's a favorable ruling, but it's certainly in the realm of possibility."
This makes the Ideal Gas Law look simple.
nice week for the boys. last second loss, a defensive starter retiring, cut a db who they signed this spring and gave a $3m guarantee, and the impending 6 game suspension for zeke. lol
The Elliot suspension may work against the GBP because it means the Eagles are now a favorite to sweep their division. If they do that they will be a good bet to finish 13-3 or better. The only games where they won't be heavy favorites, aside from @Dall, will be Denver, @Rams and @Sea.
Wow does the NFL have a hard-on about going after this guy.
I guess after the embarrassment of the Starcaps case (P. Williams retiring before they could punish him) and their recent success in the Brady case, it is no surprise they are pressing the advantage.
He's baaaack! http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300...y-this-weekend
Of course. And a player like Brady has the cash to finance the whole thing himself.
But if the NFLPA is holding up its end of the CBA, which they are not willing to do for the Personal Conduct Policy now as Goodell is enforcing it, half of your lawsuits go away.
As does money for lawyers and court proceedings. And not every player has Brady's resources.
Not to mention a process and hearing that is perceived to be fair among participants is going to generate fewer long term complaints. In fact, if it becomes more common to accept the decision, then more and more players will cease to litigate. Even now, most players don't end up in Federal Court.
Same goes for player safety. But Goodell is too dumb to learn a lesson others have tried to impart.
Looks like Zeke will finally start his suspension.
The Cowboys will be ok for six games with McFadden and Morris running behind that excellent O Line.
Finally.
The Dallas Cowboys simply suck this up and get him back for likely a possible good Playoff Run.
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2...m_campaign=nfl
Jerry Jones: Ezekiel Elliott 'A Victim of an Overcorrection' by NFL, Defends RB
BY: MIKE CHIARI ...OCTOBER 31, 2017
" ... Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones called Ezekiel Elliott a "victim of overcorrection" Tuesday after the running back's six-game suspension was reinstated Monday.
"The ruling has more to do with the scope of the commissioner's authority and not really bearing on whether Zeke is guilty of domestic violence or not. That's where this stuff gets so convoluted, let's say. I am very troubled by the swings that we've had, that in this very thing the judge in this case ratified for the commissioner, but his swing of judgement has been unbelievable from the Ray Rice thing from one to two games all the way up to a six-game suspension when you truly have got a debate."... " Jerry Jones
Comment woodbuck27:
Does Jerry Jones make a solid point there?
No. Jerry Jones does not make any kind of point except the one on top of his head.
Remember, Jones was first in line defending the Patriots "Deflate Gate" penalty. He was quite vociferous promoting the Commissioners power to defend the shield. Now the shoe is on the other foot, and he is whimpering like a puppy in the cold rain.
Jones is a douche bag.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2...zekiel-elliott
Comment woodbuck27:
The DRAMA continues.
NFLPA files motion on behalf of Ezekiel Elliott seeking emergency injunction
3:57 PM ET From: ESPN.com ... Wed. 1 Nov. 2017