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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-up (10/19/2018)

I think my most popular tweet this week dealt with Nick Bosa. I wrote, “Nick Bosa withdrawing from Ohio State is 100% the economically wise decision. He owes nothing to the university, which has been able to make $ off his talent & likeness while he was not able to based on “student-athlete” status. It’s not being selfish; it’s being smart.” Most people agreed with my commentary, but others seem to believe that Bosa is in debt to Ohio State. I find that hard to believe. Switching gears, the Miami Heat look like they are in for a loooong season. The Gators have looked fantastic as of late. And how about the Dolphins? What a game to be at (vs. the Bears). I’ll be back at Hard BROCK Stadium for the Lions match-up, for sure.

Thanks this week goes out to betting.org from the Sports Agent Blog fam.

This week on The Sports Biz:
(1) Udonis Haslem Sues Veterinarian For Castrating His Dog Without Consent;
(2) Job Opening: DraftKings Seeks Legal Counsel For Boston Office;
(3) Job Opening: Jazz Gaming Seeks Head Coach;
(4) Illinois Could Be The Next State To Legalize Sports Betting;
(5) Be Rewarded For Getting Hot And Steamy At Warriors Games During 2018-19 Season;
(6) The Bills Could Pay The Household Incomes Of 1,682 Buffalo Locals With Its Dead Money;
(7) Bulls Sign Jersey Patch Sponsorship Right Before Start Of 2018-19 Season;
(8) Shots Fired Against BANG Energy Drink For Misleading Marketing Of Ingredients.

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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.