3/11/11

NFL, NFLPA Labor: D-Day III

There is a correction that needs to be made: the collective bargaining agreement technically is set to expire at 10:59 p.m. CST.

However, there are two times that will be critical on CBA D-Day III: 4 p.m. and 1 p.m.

The NFLPA has until 4 p.m. CST to file for decertification. If the players union decertifies, the current CBA will be void and the NFL is no longer immune to antitrust laws.

Therefore, the players, acting as a trade association rather than a union, will be able to sue the NFL to potentially block the lockout. But don't fool yourself: this will be a long and painful litigation process.

It will be a longer process if the NFLPA chooses to decertify after the CBA expires, as they will need to wait six months to sue the NFL for violations of antitrust laws.

According to DeMaurice Smith's Twitter account, he will have an update on the negotiations at 1 p.m. CST. So, as always, stay tuned.

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