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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (11/9/2012)

Dec 10, 2011; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Josh Bartelstein (20) before the game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at The Palace. Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE
Dec 10, 2011; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines guard Josh Bartelstein (20) before the game against the Oakland Golden Grizzlies at The Palace. Credit: Tim Fuller-US PRESSWIRE

Thanks to everyone who voted in the Presidential election.  No matter the party you are registered with nor the presidential candidate you voted for, it is important that you let your voice be heard by submitting a ballot.  And hopefully, no matter if the candidate(s) you voted for won or not, you woke up Wednesday morning with an appreciation for America and our system of governance.  One last note – my State of Florida seriously needs to get its act together.  I am tired of Florida being the laughingstock of America when it comes to elections.  Now on to more important matters.  Here are this week’s Forbes articles: (1) Reebok-CCM Hockey Takes Aim At Competitor For “False Helmet Safety Claims”; (2) Mix Together Fantasy Sports, The Stock Market, Las Vegas…And Brag About It; and (3) Running Back Ray Rice Plans For The Future; Invests In Sports Training System.  And here are some more links for your enjoyment:

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Sports Law

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.