It was a bit of a slow week in sports law, but concussions and issues surrounding the NCAA continue to dominate the headlines. It seems like every week a new concussion suit is filed, and this week is no different. It will be interesting to see how the different leagues and governing bodies respond to the rise in public pressure and lawsuits.
Concussions and Player Safety
The family of former Chicago Bears player Dave Duerson filed a wrongful death suit against the NFL on Thursday. http://bit.ly/Aw6Q9H
Wisconsin is the latest in a long line of states to consider youth concussion laws. http://bit.ly/yL5JY0
Kansas recently passed legislation to protect youth athletes from concussions. http://bit.ly/AiSDKb Here is the legislation: http://bit.ly/AFgi40
How is NASCAR handling concussion issues? http://es.pn/wNO7Eb
A former high school hockey player who was knocked unconscious during a playoff game two years ago is suing the school division, the coaches of the opposing team, and the player who hit him. http://bit.ly/wNjCFE
Here is an excellent look at the health insurance rules and procedures in the NCAA. http://bit.ly/xrNiM7
NCAA Multi-Year Scholarship
Schools can officially offer multi-year scholarships. The override fell 2 votes short (205 schools voted against a multi-year scholarship). http://bit.ly/xUewTe Here is how all the schools voted: http://bit.ly/wB79IK
NCAA Transfers
Amid growing pressure, Maryland granted quarterback Danny O'Brien's transfer request. http://nyti.ms/wdFLHG
Professor Zola explains some of the rules affecting transfers here: http://bit.ly/ygp4BV
MLB
Ryan Braun is the first player to successfully appeal a drug suspension. http://bit.ly/ynb7lg
Linsanity
An excellent look at the intellectual property issues surrounding Jeremy Lin. http://onforb.es/xbhtKA