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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (9/8/2017)

As Hurricane Irma makes its way through the Caribbean Islands and approaches the State of Florida, potentially affecting other states as well, I hope and pray that everyone is safe and that the worst of damage is to properties, and not anyone’s health. Please make sure that you have taken any and all precautions as this very scary storm makes its way to the U.S. Take pictures of the inside and outside of your home to limit the defenses an insurer may have against paying for your potential loss. While I hate that the Miami Dolphins will miss a Week 1 game and that I probably will not be able to watch any NFL football at all this weekend, sports is a nice distraction from real world events, but it is not nearly as important as making sure people are safe and healthy. If there’s anything I can do to help anyone in need, please let me know.

Quick thanks to Norsk-casino.info, a popular Norwegian gambling site that offers the best online casino bonus in Norway. Hopefully the lights stay on as long as possible with Irma on its way!

This week on Forbes:
(1) Ezekiel Elliott Files Lawsuit Against NFL To Invalidate Suspension;
(2) This Week In Sports Law: Ezekiel Elliott Lawsuit, NFLPA Exec’s Easy Road, Vontaze Burfict Suspension;
(3) How This CEO Turned His Company Into A Top Poker Destination;
(4) Facebook Pushes Further Into Esports With Paladins Partnership;
(5) Why A Daily Fantasy Sports Company Paid High Six-Figures For Draft.com

And as always, the weekly wrap-up:

Football

Basketball

Hockey

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.