Darren Heitner
Writer at Freelance
Founder of Heitner Legal, focusing on Sports, Entertainment, Intellectual Property & Business Law. Teach NIL at Miami Law. Daddy to Maxx and Aliya.
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2 weeks ago |
hoopshq.com | Seth Davis |Riley Frain |Drew Blouin |Darren Heitner
This settlement stems from a series of antitrust lawsuits that challenged the NCAA’s amateurism model, a relic of the past that kept athletes from earning a fair share of the billions generated by college sports. If Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California grants final approval, schools will be allowed to directly pay athletes through revenue sharing.
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2 weeks ago |
heitnerlegal.com | Darren Heitner
The recent ruling in Jett Elad v. NCAA, decided on April 25, 2025, by U.S. District Judge Zahid N. Quraishi in the District of New Jersey, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal battles over NCAA eligibility rules. This case, centered on the NCAA’s “Five-Year Rule” and its application to junior college (JUCO) time, has significant implications for college athletes, particularly in the era of NIL compensation.
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2 weeks ago |
openlegalblogarchive.org | Darren Heitner
Once again, it’s time for the annual tradition of identifying the agents selected by the players chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft. This compilation is based on information gathered from industry sources and public reports. As always, there may be inaccuracies due to the fluid nature of agent-player relationships. Below is the complete list of the 2025 NFL Draft first-round player-agent pairings. CAA Sports led with seven players selected.
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2 weeks ago |
sportsagentblog.com | Darren Heitner
Once again, it’s time for the annual tradition of identifying the agents selected by the players chosen in the first round of the NFL Draft. This compilation is based on information gathered from industry sources and public reports. As always, there may be inaccuracies due to the fluid nature of agent-player relationships. Below is the complete list of the 2025 NFL Draft first-round player-agent pairings.
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3 weeks ago |
sportsagentblog.com | Darren Heitner
A new player-agent dispute has emerged in the basketball world, with Hazan Sports Management Group Inc. (HSM) filing a complaint against Detroit Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit alleges breach of contract related to an exclusive marketing agreement and seeks damages in excess of $1 million.
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This sticks out to me from the Elad v. NCAA transcript: The Court: "You're the body that is supposed to govern the best interest of these kids, these students, right? That's the purpose of the NCAA. You're the governing body. How is that in the interest of this kid who is before
In case anyone wants a look behind the curtain at some of these NCAA eligibility lawsuits, the NCAA filed a transcript from the Jett Elad preliminary injunction hearing to the docket in Osuna v. NCAA as an exhibit to a brief. It's an interesting read: https://t.co/QrWqbKEvIQ https://t.co/pbXJBifKnT
It's a life-changing day for Jackson Cantwell—the nation's No. 1 prospect will put himself in position to be financially successful for years to come. The free market at work! #NIL
Great event last night, @JasonTaylor! You’re doing a tremendous job empowering South Florida’s children. And Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful, charitable, and brilliant wife. The best mother to 2 wonderful children, Maxx and Aliya! 🩷 https://t.co/Km8gLmxx75
