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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (9/7/2018)

Post author By Darren Heitner
Post date September 7, 2018

The NFL regular season is officially underway and it feels like the world is back on its regular orbit (if you’re able to ignore all the political drama going on in Washington D.C.). Speaking of football, the talk of the week was undoubtedly Nike’s new advertisements featuring Colin Kaepernick, who may be making more money from his multi-million Nike deal than he had in the case that any NFL team chose to sign him. But, I have no interest in getting into the politics of that either. Happy Rosh Hashanah to those who celebrate and I hope that everyone has a very enjoyable weekend.

And make sure to stop by the new The Sports Biz (TheSports.Biz) and follow it on Twitter at (@TheSportsDotBiz).

As always, here is the weekly wrap-up:

Football

Bell’s agent Adisa Bakari has been hinting that Bell will hold out well into the season [Le’Veon Bell, Steelers Playing NFL’s Dumbest Game of Chicken at the Worst Time].
NFL agent Greg Diulus notes that there’s really no more contract that Bell can get from the Steelers at this point [With Le’Veon Bell still a no-show with Steelers, what happens next?].
His agent Jordan Woy said as such [Ex Cowboys kicker Bailey has offers from four other NFL teams].
His own agent David Mulugheta shows that Thomas isn’t all about the money [Agent praises Earl Thomas for not screwing Seahawks out of money].
“Any sports agent will tell you that a great brand endorsement comes down to one thing—authenticity,” states the author of this piece [What Every NFL Player Can Learn From Colin Kaepernick].

Basketball

6 bedrooms, 5,600+ square feet for Mr. Paul [LeBron James’ agent Rich Paul splashes out $4.35 million for second L.A. home].

Tags Adisa Bakari, David Mulugheta, Greg Diulus, Jordan Woy, Rich Paul

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.