 Wysłany: Czw 11:39, 28 Kwi 2011 Temat postu: The plight of five potential unrestricted free age |
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| The plight of five potential unrestricted free agents
Just as daunting for the league was Nelson’s rebutting of the NFL’s legal argument in her 89-page ruling. Not even the Welding Hose case made by $10-million-a-year NFL defense attorney David Boies at the April 6 hearing was enough to sway Nelson. That may not bode well for the NFL when Nelson tries Brady v. NFL — a lawsuit filed by 10 players seeking damages from the league for the lockout and what they claim are anti-competitive labor practices under the Sherman Act. Boies did find himself in an unenviable legal position. He admittedly had the difficult task of trying to convince Nelson that she didn’t have jurisdiction to lift the lockout because: A.) A decision is pending from the National Labor Relations Board on whether the Welding Hose NFLPA’s March decertification was permissible; B.) A labor law known as the Norris/LaGuardia act should apply to this case, which would prohibit her from ruling. Citing past legal precedent, Nelson agrees with the Brady v. NFL plaintiffs that “irreparable harm” is being suffered by players during the lockout. Veterans are unable to sign contracts or work with their teams toward securing a roster spot. The possibility of 2011 draft picks being unable to play this season and the plight of five potential unrestricted free agents in the lawsuit – Peyton Manning,GPS tracker, Vincent Jackson, Logan Mankins, Ben Leber and Welding Hose Mike Vrabel – resonated with Nelson. Nelson even referenced that Jackson’s agents had reached agreement with the Minnesota Vikings on a two-year contract — worth $8 million prorated in 2010 and $11 million in 2011 — if San Diego was willing to swing a trade. Topics related articles： Mr Perfect It was kind of all up Tokyo's 5 strangest theme restaurants |
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