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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/20/2017)

Well I guess my Saturdays have opened up a bit, as the Florida Gators have had a few rough weeks, making it virtually impossible for the team to have any chance to represent the SEC East at the Championship Game. But the Dolphins were quite the surprise this past week, putting together an amazing comeback against the Atlanta Falcons. There is hope in South Florida. Less hope for the basketball team after starting the season with a tough loss against the Orlando Magic. All-in-all, this is a great time for sports, with so much happening at once. I’m considering going to Turkey at the end of this month. With all the political drama and issues with Visas I’m wondering if anyone has insight, one way or the other, on whether I should even venture to travel over there. Having second thoughts. For those overseas and in jurisdictions where it is legal, check out www.toals.com for your online betting desires.

This week on Forbes:
(1) Court Of Appeals: Ezekiel Elliott Filed Lawsuit Too Soon;
(2) Why A Poker Site Will Start Accepting Over 60 Forms Of Cryptocurrencies;
(3) This Week In Sports Law: Dallas Cowboys Labor Dispute, Chicago Cubs Foul Ball, Jemele Hill Suspended;
(4) Milwaukee Bucks Want Naming Rights Sponsor At $7-10 Million Per Year;
(5) Here Come The Big Baller Brand Emojis For Start Of NBA Season
(6) How The Miami Heat Hopes To Cut Down On Restroom And Food Wait Times
(7) This App Is The Peloton For Running, Removing Boredom From Treadmills

And as always, the weekly wrap-up:

Basketball

Football

By Darren Heitner

Darren Adam Heitner, Esq., is a preeminent sports attorney and the founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., a Fort Lauderdale-based law firm specializing in sports law, contract negotiations, intellectual property, and arbitration. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 2010 and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida in 2007, where he was named Valedictorian of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Admitted to practice in the state bars of Florida, New York, and the District of Columbia, as well as multiple federal courts, Darren also serves as a certified arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association.

As an adjunct professor, Darren imparts his expertise through teaching Sports Law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) at the University of Miami School of Law in the Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law LL.M. program. His scholarly contributions include authoring several books published by the American Bar Association, such as How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know, and numerous articles in prominent publications like Forbes, Inc. Magazine, and Above the Law. His thought leadership in NIL has earned him recognition as one of the foremost experts by The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, and On3, and he has been lauded as a “power player in NIL deals” by Action Network and a “top sports trademark attorney” by Sportico.

Darren’s passion for sports law led him to establish Sports Agent Blog on December 31, 2005, initially titled “I Want To Be A Sports Agent.” The platform, created as a New Year’s resolution, has grown into a cornerstone of the sports agency community, offering in-depth analysis of industry trends, legal disputes, and agent-player dynamics. His commitment to the field is further evidenced by his representation of numerous athletes and sports agents, as well as his prior role as an Adjunct Professor at Indiana University Bloomington, where he developed and taught a course on Sport Agency Management from 2011 to 2014.

Darren’s contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Award, the University of Florida Levin College of Law’s Outstanding Young Alumnus Award, and designation as the best lawyer in Fort Lauderdale by Fort Lauderdale Magazine. He remains an active voice in the sports law community, sharing insights through his weekly NIL newsletter and his X posts, engaging a broad audience on legal developments in sports.