Deshaun Watson Appeal; MA Sports Betting w/ Senator Eric Lesser

Welcome to the corner of sports and the law, with your hosts Dan Wallach and Dan Lust. This week was a busy one, so sit back and enjoy. The Dans start with the Deshaun Watson appeal. (3:15) The NFL has appealed the punishment decision by Judge Robinson. Commissioner Goodell decided to use a neutral party handle the appeal and selected Peter Harvey, who is the former New Jersey attorney general. However, Harvey has previously been an arbitrator for the league, was on the NFL advisory committee, and helped create the language of the personal conduct policy. The reasoning for Judge Robinson's decision and the number of games is the issue at hand. The Dans analyze the reasoning she may have used and what Harvey may use based on NFL's recommendations for punishment. Where will the punishment have to land so this case doesn't end up in federal court? 12 games? A full season? The Dans also break down what happens after the decision by Harvey, and which court does the federal appeal end up in as both parties race to the courthouse. Another issue to break down is whether Watson has waived his right to a temporary restraining order (TRO) because he and the NFLPA failed to appeal the ruling by Judge Robinson. (35:30) Dan Wallach gives three reason why Watson won't get a TRO: 1) Waiver of irreparable harm; 2) the NFL appeal is for the modification and extension of the 6 games, not amending and restating; and 3) there is no argument that wipes out the entirety of the punishment. Dan Wallach sits down with Massachusetts Senator Eric Lesser (@EricLesser) to discuss the Massachusetts sports gaming bill. (59:55) The Governor is expected to sign the bill into law. Senator Lesser discusses the movement towards kiosks as well, and that this is just the beginning for sports gambling in MA. *** Have a topic you want to write about? ANYONE and EVERYONE can publish for ConductDetrimental.com. Let us know if you want to join the team. Dan Wallach (@WallachLegal) | Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) | Mike Lawson (@mike_sonof_law) Twitter | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website | Email