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Hurricanes WeeklyTransfer Portal Drama with Attorney Darren HeitnerHotline is joined by Attorney Darren Heitner who is representing Xavier Lucas in the case with Wisconsin for alleged tampering.2025-01-2314 min
Orange Bowl Boys: A Miami Hurricanes PodcastDarren Heitner Discusses the Xavier Lucas Case with the Orange Bowl BoysOne of the biggest stories in the country has been the transfer of cornerback Xavier Lucas from Wisconsin to Miami, and sports attorney Darren Heitner has been representing him in the case. Heitner, a UM adjunct professor of NIL at UM School of Law, has been frequently posting on social media in defense of his client, and he joins the Orange Bowl Boys to break down this wild case.The Big Ten released a statement over the weekend supporting Wisconsin keeping Lucas from the transfer portal. Heitner stated that the contract between Lucas and Wi...2025-01-2133 min
Sports Business SecretsEpisode 538: Darren Heitner, Founder of Heitner LegalToday’s guest is Darren Heitner, one of the most respected and influential voices in college sports, sports business, and the ever-evolving NIL landscape.
Darren wears many hats—he’s an attorney, author, college professor, and founder of Heitner Legal, which he established in 2014. Over the years, Darren has worked with some of the biggest names in sports, guiding them through pivotal moments and major deals.
Beyond his legal expertise, Darren has been a driving force in shaping the dialogue and policies surrounding Name, Image, and Likeness. Not only has he...2024-12-0242 min
Sports Gumbo with Eric PierreNIL's with Sports Lawyer Daniel HeitnerThe landscape for college sports in changing at a pace unlike anything previously experience. The NCAA's national office may have to pay out more than $2.7 billion in the landmark settlement related to the House v. NCAA antitrust lawsuit. In order to better under the impact on the college sports industry, Eric & Drew mix it up again with Darren Heitner, sports lawyer who also has passion for law, teaching, and politics. Listen as they explore this topic in depth. The guys also welcome your insights. Connect with Eric and Drew across social media platforms and share your thoughts about all t...2024-05-2032 min
NIL4UNIL Representation with Darren Heitner, Sports and Entertainment AttorneyIn this conversation, Rob Finkelstein and Trent Clark interview Darren Heitner, a sports and entertainment attorney, about the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in college athletics with a focus on NIL representation. They discuss the current state of NIL, the challenges and opportunities for athletes, brands, and parents, and potential future developments in the space. Heitner emphasizes the importance of proper representation and contract negotiation for athletes and the need for brands to ensure a good fit with the athlete and consider non-monetary benefits. The conversation highlights the real-world education and entrepreneurial opportunities that NIL p...2024-04-2729 min
NetWorth with Justin PughEverything you need to know about NILThis week we are joined by renowned sports lawyer and NIL expert Darren Heitner. Darren joins us for an in-depth conversation on name, image, and likeness rules in college athletics.
We dive into the current NCAA NIL regulations, discussing the landscape of how student-athletes can monetize their brand while maintaining eligibility. Darren provides insights into maximizing NIL opportunities, navigating the compliance landscape, and best practices for athletes, schools, and collectives.
He also weighs in on the recent congressional roundtable where he appeared alongside Nick Saban and other high-profile voices to discuss potential NIL legislation and the prospect of paying...2024-04-1052 min
Sports Management Podcast#133 Darren Heitner - Founder, HEITNERLEGALWelcome to episode 133 of Sports Management Podcast. Darren Heitner is a sports, entertainment and intellectual property lawyer, founder of HEITNERLEGAL, adjunct professor at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, and author of “How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know” Topics: Founding HEITNERLEGAL Starting Sports Agent Blog Becoming a Sports Agent If you Need a Law Degree to Be an Agent? Challenges to Being an Agent Building Relationships with Clients Being an Adjunct Professor Time Management His Book: "How To Play The Game" Not Becoming a Sports Doctor And...2024-01-2929 min
I Took a HikeKenny Heitner - The Art of Selling a Company & Spelunking...Get ready for an exhilarating journey with former CEO Kenny Heitner and yours truly, as we scale the metaphorical heights of managing a multi-partner business and bravely spelunk into the depths of networking and corporate culture. Drawn from Kenny's vast personal experience, we embark on a challenging path paved with long-term partnerships, the art of selling a company, and the life-altering influence of mentors. Alongside, we'll unearth a few trail jokes during our symbolic cave exploration and underscore pivotal leadership traits like trust and flexibility.Kenny, a self-made entrepreneur, navigates us through the terrain of his own...2023-10-101h 29
The NIL Show by Campus InkS1E35: His advice landed the Cavinder twins in Times Square - with Darren HeitnerNIL legal expert Darren Heitner joined the podcast to discuss the latest trends in the NIL space and how he helped guide the Cavinder twins from the early days of NIL to becoming the faces of the industry.Heitner assisted with the crafting and promotion of legislation that sought to provide Florida college athletes with the right to profit off of their NIL, which ultimately passed in June 2020. It paved the way toward establishing important NIL rights for all college athlete across the country.2023-06-0134 min
All Ball with Doug GottliebAll Ball - “Old Man” ‘Bron, Media Kawhi Clownery + NIL Expert Daren Heitner on Explosion, Expansion, MisinformationDoug discusses what’s shaping up to be an incredible second round of matchups, and explains how LeBron James Game 4 performance showcased his genius basketball IQ, and why certain media criticism of Kawhi Leonard is so laughable. Then, Attorney and NIL Expert Darren Heitner joins Gottlieb to discuss the explosion of NIL across college sports landscape, if the current system is sustainable, how it could expand in the next several years, and the dark underside of the transfer portal. Subscribe NOW to get the latest All Ball Podcasts! #douggottliebshowSee omnystudio.com/listener fo...2023-04-2637 min
Movers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 40: Darren Heitner, Founder, HEITNER LEGALRenowned founder, lawyer, professor, and journalist Darren Heitner joins hosts David Lat and Zach Sandberg in the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers. Together, they delve into the captivating story of a true industry innovator. Darren's extraordinary legal journey, which began with a sports blog in late 2005, soon skyrocketed his career to heights he never initially imagined. In this enthralling conversation, Darren explains the different roles of sports agents and sports lawyers, investigates the nuances of player unions across professional sports leagues, and dispels the alluring image of sports agents as depicted in "Jerry Maguire." Our hosts then interview Darren...2023-04-1136 minMovers, Shakers & RainmakersEpisode 40: Darren Heitner, Founder, HEITNER LEGALRenowned founder, lawyer, professor, and journalist Darren Heitner joins hosts David Lat and Zach Sandberg in the latest episode of Movers, Shakers & Rainmakers. Together, they delve into the captivating story of a true industry innovator. Darren's extraordinary legal journey, which began with a sports blog in late 2005, soon skyrocketed his career to heights he never initially imagined. In this enthralling conversation, Darren explains the different roles of sports agents and sports lawyers, investigates the nuances of player unions across professional sports leagues, and dispels the alluring image of sports agents as depicted in "Jerry Maguire." Our hosts then interview Darren...2023-04-1136 min
Whiskey Wine & WillsEpisode 2 - Get Upset, Move On. Celebrate, Move On.Episode 2 | March 29, 2023 | In our latest episode of Whiskey Wine & Wills (TM), we are joined by our friend and colleague, Darren Heitner with Heitner Legal. Darren offers his own unique perspective on his life/work balance, leaving behind a lasting legacy, and life lessons he has learned and is passing on to future generations. Thank you for listening. Check out our social media to connect and learn more! www.floridaestateplanninglawyer.com/socialmedia2023-03-2921 min
Locked On Canes - Daily Podcast On Miami Hurricanes Football & BasketballWhy The Miami Hurricanes Are On Probation, Was Dinner Actually Served At Cavinder-Ruiz Meeting?The Miami Hurricanes athletic department is on probation for the next year after NCAA enforcement claims an improper meeting took place between the Cavinder Twins of the women’s basketball team and LifeWallet CEO John Ruiz before the Cavinders officially transferred to Miami. The NCAA claimed an impermissible benefit was given to them in the form of a dinner, and they sanctioned women’s basketball coach Katie Meier for helping facilitate the meeting even though she was not present for it. Lawyer Darren Heitner, who represents the Cavinder twins, joins host Alex Donno to discuss the event and t...2023-02-2726 min
Rashad on DemandInstagram models & NIL with sports lawyer Darren HeitnerHappy Thanksgiving! Rashad is away for the holiday so Lindsay's special guest is superstar sports attorney Darren Heitner, who joins The Bag to discuss the evolving NIL landscape, and how being attractive & instagrammable isn't as important as being able to deliver on the court and for brands. New college stars like Livvy Dunne and the Cavinder Twins are raking in millions in endorsements and changing the face of college sports. Plus, the World Cup is starting! And Qatar's last minute decision to not allow alcohol sales at stadiums may lead to massive retribution from Budweiser. Want to know more? Get in...2022-11-2233 min
The Markcast®Episode 96 - Not "Just" an XFL PodcastLeaked XFL cities, XFL coaching announcements, CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie, Brandon Anderson and Evan Willsmore of XFL New Hub, Darren Heitner analyzing the TOGETHXR vs. XFL lawsuit, Greg Mescall of Fan Controlled Football talking The People’s Championship, and a USFL Week 9 preview with Jovan Alford of The Sporting News, all on this episode of your (hopefully) one-stop-shop for spring and alternative football news!The XFL shop has leaked the 8 previously rumored cities for the 2023 Dany Garcia, The Rock, and Redbird relaunch of the XFL and has also officially announced the Directors of Player Personnel, Offensive Coordinators, and De...2022-06-102h 12
Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law PodcastNIL Showdown: Saban v. Jimbo with Darren HeitnerThe Dans are joined this week by Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) to break down the allegations that Nick Saban stated about Jimbo Fisher and Texas A&M. Saban accused Texas A&M of buying every recruit on their team, making reference to an NIL deal. Darren breaks down the current landscape of NIL and the accusations that Saban threw around about Deion Sanders and Jimbo Fisher. He also discusses John Ruiz, a supporter of University of Miami with NIL deals for athletes, and his response to Saban's comments. *** Have a topic you want to w...2022-05-2335 min
Stadium and Gale: A Florida Gators PodcastMidtown Maniac FT. Darren HeitnerThe fellas pull up to The Same Corner to hang out and talk all things NIL with Darren Heitner. Tune in to hear the latest regarding The Gator Guard, updates on recruiting, and what's heating up with the transfer portal. Same Corner Same Time!
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The Let's Get Candid Podcast30. From Sports Agent to Top Sports, Entertainment + IP Lawyer to Drafting NIL Legislation with Darren HeitnerToday I sit down with someone I look up to tremendously as a lawyer but also as a trailblazer! Darren is one of the top NIL and IP lawyers in sports and entertainment law today and getting to share his wisdom and hear it myself means the world to me. He shares how he wanted to be a sports agent, how that led him to law school and becoming a sports lawyer, starting his own firm and what it takes to break into this competitive and niche industry.
Please go follow him and see w...2022-04-1435 min
Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law PodcastDarren v. Darren: The NIL Pay-for-Play DebateOn Tuesday, January 25th we hosted a special LIVE debate between Sports Law's Darren Heitner and Sports Biz's Darren Rovell to discuss the problematic grey areas identified in the first 6 months of the NIL era and what to watch for in the future of college sports. 5 rounds, 4 judges, 2 Darrens........1 winner. Round 1 (2:42) - 6 months into NIL: Is is working? Round 2 (9:32) - What safeguards should be in place? Round 3 (17:10) - Booster Issues and School Pool Deals: Hiding behind NIL? Round 4 (27:07) - What is the tampering/inducement line? Round 5 (36:55) - Federal legislation? Who is enforcing? Closing Statements (46:59) - The Future of College Sports A hu...2022-01-261h 00
The Joe Pomp Show#10 - The student-athletes making $1 Million w/ Darren HeitnerToday's episode is with Darren Heitner, the founder of Heitner Legal and an expert on all things name, image, and likeness.
In this conversation, we discuss:
• How NIL rules have changed
• Which athletes are making the most money
• The school paying millions of dollars in academic bonuses
• How brands are determining the success of these deals
This was an awesome conversation, and I hope you enjoy it.
2021-12-0745 min
The ThoughtLeaders PodcastDarren Heitner - Founder of HEITNERLEGALWe sat down with Darren Heitner, founder of HEITNERLEGAL - a sports and contract law firm, and author of How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know. As one of the most respected sports law professionals, Darren Heitner has great, first-hand insight into the recent change in NCAA rules regarding athletes’ ability to earn money for their name, image, and likeness. Heitner breaks down NCAA’s past NIL regulations, the current state of student-athletes ability to profit off their NIL, and how college athletes and brands should take advantage of this new opportunity.2021-11-2442 min
Ways to Win with Weinstein#16: Darren Heitner, Esq.Darren Heitner, Esq., founder of Heitner Legal, is a leading sports law, business and intellectual property attorney who helped craft the new name, image and likeness (NIL) legislation for college athletes in Florida. We discuss the new legislation, his career path, and his tools for success.2021-11-1137 min
Name Image LikenessNIL Money Moves - A Conversation with Kassandra RamseyDuring this episode, we speak with Kassandra Ramsey, a sports and entertainment attorney. She is the founder of The Law Office of Kassandra Ramsey and The Esquire Coach. She also serves as the Sports Law Chair for the Washington, D.C. Bar’s Arts, Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law Community. Kassandra has written an e-book on NIL (The NIL Era - What College Athletes Need to Know).Kassandra discusses her journey into the NIL world and the tools and education that she believes will most benefit student athletes as they take advantage of NIL opportunities. She discusses th...2021-11-0332 min
The Colin Thompson ShowEp. 34 Darren Heitner - Sports Attorney & AuthorFormer sports agent, sports law professor, and founder of Heitner Law, Darren Heitner, joined Not For Long Media to talk about what is the latest in College Athletics when it comes to name, imagine and likeness (NIL).
Colin and Darren discussed how NIL started, how it's going for all parties involved, and what’s next for athletes, lawyers, coaches, universities, etc. They also talked about some of the more popular topics surrounding sports law like the trademarking of possible names of professional sports franchises like the Washington Football Team and the Cleveland Indians.
For more in...2021-10-0531 min
How to Play the GameAfter 25 years in the biz, NFL agent David Canter decides it's time to sell his company.On this episode of the How to Play the Game Podcast, Darren Heitner is joined by NFL agent David Canter, who just recently sold his sports agency to acquirer GSE Worldwide.
Topics include: (1) When David got his start in the sports agency world and what caused him to want to represent pro athletes; (2) How the business of representing professional athletes has changed since David started practicing as an agent; (3) Why now was the right time to sell his agency; (4) What stood our about GSE Worldwide among other potential acquirers; (5) The process of being targeted as a possible...2021-08-2420 min
The Own It Show7. Ownership Is Responsibility With Darren HeitnerSend us a textOn our #Ownitshow podcast this week, we look into how #Ownership is responsibility with Darren HeitnerTune in and listen as Darren breaks down how we all can leverage our skillsets and networks to help us navigate not only the corporate leader but also make strategic business moves to get us ascending in our entrepreneurial journey. Tune in today and learn to harness the power of responsibility to your advantage.#Goownit!=========================== Subscribe and Listen to the Own It Show H...2021-08-0938 minHow to Play the GameRecapping the 1st month of NIL with Chase Garrett and Drew Butler of Icon SourceChase Garrett and Drew Butler joined the How to Play the Game Podcast to break down the first month of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for college athletes and highlight how their company, Icon Source, has played a role in the explosion of athlete deals during the first four weeks. They highlighted how their platform now has over 10,000 athletes and thousands of brands, connecting to engage in potential NIL deals such as the landmark agreement negotiated between Haley and Hanna Cavinder (the Cavinder Twins) and Boost Mobile. They expect gold medalist Suni Lee to have great opportunities as...2021-07-2932 min
The Spotrac Podcast#303: An NBA Offseason Guide, & a NIL Update with Darren HeitnerSports, Entertainment & IP lawyer Darren Heitner joins to discuss the early stages of Name, Image, Likeness across college sports, including what's still to come with high school athletes and the NCAA as a whole. Plus, the NBA offseason is officially here. We breakdown notable free agents, teams with cap space, min & max salaries, & plenty more.2021-07-231h 12
Live Better NowDARREN HEITNER Sports, Entertainment, & IP LawyerDarren Heitner, Esq. is the Founder of Heitner Legal, P.L.L.C., which is a law firm with many practice areas, including sports law and contract law. One of the leading sports attorneys, and pioneer of the NIL law for college sports, Heitner opens up on the new influencer laws for these collegiate athletes and how they can profit big during their time in university. Darren was a huge piece in making this happen for all college athletes across the nation! NIL (Name Image and Likeness) allows college athletes to get paid for their likeability! This was a long ti...2021-07-2019 min
Miami HuddlecastThe U Podcast: Recruiting with Manny Navarro and NIL with Darren HeitnerKelvin is joined by The Athletic's Manny Navarro to discuss Miami's recruiting. And he has a message for 'Cane fans: R-E-L-A-X.
Plus, a Name-Image-Likeness discussion with Darren Heitner!2021-07-141h 41
Sports Business Radio PodcastDarren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) - Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) LawyerDarren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner), Sports, Entertainment and IP lawyer and Founder of Heitner Legal, as well as an NIL advocate for college athletes, joins this week’s edition of Sports Business Radio. Heitner walks us through the rules that went into effect on July 1, 2021 that will allow college athletes to capitalize on their Name, Image and Likeness. From deals that have already been secured by college athletes to what this means for university compliance departments, we cover many NIL angles in this conversation.Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www...2021-07-0638 min
Going for TwoAlston, NIL and more with Darren Heitner
Bryan Fischer (@BryanDFischer) continues the discussion surrounding the NCAA v. Alston decision with Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner), the founder of Heitner Legal and a University of Florida sports law professor. The duo also look at how the Supreme Court's ruling could impact the NCAA when it comes to Name, Image and Likeness, go into the background on some of the various state laws on NIL and what kind of marketplace we could see. Darren also gives some great advice to athletes out there as they prepare to enter a new era on July 1, 2021.If you're...2021-06-2331 minHow to Play the GameDevils and Sixers CEO Scott O'Neil on writing a book to inspire the next generation of leadersScott O'Neil, CEO of Harris Blitzer Sports and Entertainment, takes a break from celebrating the Philadelphia 76ers cruising into the 2nd round of the NBA Playoffs to discuss the release of a brand new book called, BE WHERE YOUR FEET ARE. The conversation wasn't about the 76ers success, but instead whether the team is learning as much this year at the top of the Eastern Conference as what the franchise learned when it only won 10 games in a single season. O'Neil explained that he primarily wrote the book to help create the next generation of leaders. He found that...2021-06-0327 minHow to Play the GameMore funds flow into the fantasy sports industry with $10 million raised by startup Jock MKTIn this latest episode of the How to Play the Game podcast, host Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) is joined by Jock MKT co-founder Dave Isman (@DaveIsman). They discuss Jock MKT's differentiation from other types of more traditional fantasy sports products (buying shares in players and being able to live trade those shares in the marketplace), the company's recent $10 million Series A round of funding, the strategy of working with individual influencers and content creators in the fantasy sports space for onboarding new users, Jock MKT's position on the hierarchy of fantasy sports companies, lack of fear for fantasy sports as...2021-05-2619 min
Schein OnWhen Sports, Business and Law Collide: Darren HeitnerEvan talks with leading sports law and business attorney Darren Heitner of Heitner legal. Darren is an attorney, author, and professor, and discusses the interplay between family law and sports.More on Darren: https://darrenheitner.com/
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2021-05-1151 min
The Gridiron Growl Podcast from ChompTalkEpisode 42 - Darren Heitner discusses NIL Bill, Clifford Taylor IV opinions on the NIL and The Draft, Other Sports.On the latest episode of The Gridiron Growl Podcast as David Soderquist and Brian Fox talk to Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal to discuss the NIL bill that he helped draft and promote in the state of Florida. The two are then joined by former Florida TE Clifford Taylor IV for his thoughts on the bill and other Florida football tidbits. Finally, Brian is joined by Jake Hitt to discuss the happenings in other sports around campus including softball, baseball, lacrosse, and tennis.2021-05-111h 25
Stadium and Gale: A Florida Gators PodcastGo Pro in Podcasting Ft Darren Heitner & Quincy WilsonYour favorite Gator podcast is back to break down the NFL draft and where all of our future all pros ended up. Darren Heitner joins us to talk the intricacies of NIL and where he sees it going before Gator Great Quincy Wilson stops by to hang with the crew.2021-05-041h 40
Coach's Corner: A Success MindsetDarren Heitner - Founder, Heitner Legal; and Founder/Chief Editor, Sports Agent BlogWe are joined by Darren Heitner today to discuss his rise and success in the sports and legal business. Darren and I chat about how his mantra ("Just do something") has led him to his success, why mentorship is the cornerstone of success, how to get started, and more!
Darren Heitner is the Founder of HEITNER LEGAL and Founder/Chief Editor of Sports Agent Blog, a leading niche industry publication. He focuses on sports, entertainment, and intellectual property litigation and transactional work, and is the author of 2 editions of How to Play the Game: What Every Sports...2021-04-2925 minHow to Play the Game1st MLB Player goes to bat with NFTs - Mets pitcher Taijuan Walker discusses.On the latest episode of the How to Play the Game podcast, I spoke with New York Mets starting pitcher Taijuan Walker about his own experience dabbling in the world of NFT auctions. Walker very recently completed a five-day auction of a one-of-one digital card that sold for 2.35 Ether, or roughly $4,000. He says that the experience was rewarding and that he is looking into hosting more auctions in the future.
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Follow Darren Heitner on Twitter/IG: @DarrenHeitner2021-03-2313 minHow to Play the GameWhy Panini America is betting on the blockchain and doesn't believe there is a trading cards bubble.In this latest edition of How to Play the Game podcast, Darren Heitner interviews Jason Howarth, vice president at Panini America. They discuss Panini America's commitment to digital trading cards and building on the blockchain, how he views the rise of non-fungible tokens (NFT) like NBA Top Shot, what makes him most optimistic about further growth in his space, and much more.
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And make sure to like/rate/share this podcast if you enjoy!2021-03-1231 minHow to Play the GameCasey Schwab's Fighting for the Right to Educate Athletic Departments on NILFormer National Football League vice president Casey Schwab left the union in 2020 to create Altius Sports Partners. Since then, his company has signed LSU, Texas, and the University of South Carolina to assist the schools with preparations for when college athletes will earn the right to make money off of their names, images, and likenesses. In this interview, I talk to Casey about the challenges in building a business from scratch with the need to sign up institutional clients, and what the future holds for college athletes to take advance of their names, images, and likenesses for commercial gain.2021-03-1124 minHow to Play the GameGoing to bat with the Founder of Big League Advance, which is making big money on Fernando Tatis, Jr.When Fernando Tatis Jr. signed a 14-year, $340 million deal with the San Diego Padres, he was happy, his family was happy, his agents were happy, and so was a guy named Michael Schwimer. He is the founder of Big League Advance, which gave Tatis Jr. money when he was in the Minors in exchange for equity in his future playing contracts. It will pay off for Schwimer and his investors. How did Schwimer come up with the concept for the company? How much money does it have at its disposal? How many players has it signed? Why doesn't the...2021-03-0828 minHow to Play the GameSINC Conference Discussion on COVID-19, Breaking into Sports Law, a Hot Sports Law Issue, and NILToday’s episode is my participation on a recent Sports Law and Negotiations Panel at the Sports Industry Networking & Career (SINC) Conference. I discussed how COVID-19 has affected my practice and Sports Law in general; my biggest piece of advice for someone looking to break into Sports Law; what I think will be a hot subject area in Sports Law moving forward; and the status of name, image, and likeness laws throughout the United States.
Enjoy and let me know what you think.
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Co...2021-02-2606 minHow to Play the GameNothing But Net Profits? | A discussion on NBA Top Shot, NFTs, and digital art assetsWhat is NBA Top Shot? What are NFTs (non-fungible tokens)? What is digital art? All of these questions and more are answered by guest Justin Herzig, owner of $400,000 worth of Top Shots and co-founder of the Own The Moment podcast. Justin answers a lot of important questions about the craze surrounding Top Shot, NFTs, and digital art, including what exactly the user owns, concerns about market manipulation, issues surrounding a market that may be driven by quick profits as opposed to true collectors, and much more.2021-02-2431 min
The BondDarren Heitner: Founder & CEO, Heitner LegalDarren Heitner joins me on the pod discussing the booming athlete legal business, including right of publicity, trademarks, copyright and patents. Admittedly, he even corrects me in the conversation for a misuse of the words. He has one football player now who is applying for 19 different trademarks. We also dove into NBA Top Shot and what people are actually owning. Stay for his immediate legal recommendation for all athletes. Darren is the Founder/CEO of Heitner Legal and is a go-to-source for athlete/legal work. Check him out at @darrenheitner.2021-02-2323 min
Exhibit (A)ttorney ShowSports Law, Intellectual Property, and Starting Up Your Firm with Darren Heitner from Heitner Legal!Tune In today as we discuss Sports Law, Intellectual Property, and Starting Up Your Firm with Darren Heitner from Heitner Legal!2021-02-1228 minHow to Play the GameName, Image, and Likeness Discussion with SB 206 California Community College NIL Working Group.On November 12, Darren Heitner was asked to provide the California SB 206 Working Group with a presentation on the topic of economic implications associated with name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation for college athletes and the impact of related state-based legislation. Darren was asked to briefly describe his role in drafting language for the Florida NIL legislation and his background in consulting related to NIL issues in college athletics as well as any updates as to how the Florida Board of Education has proceeded to implement the Florida legislation. He discussed issues and/or concerns he envisions for states...2020-12-0100 min
Building This CommunityS2:E1 Sports Law and NIL with Darren HeitnerFormer sports agent turned sports and intellectual property attorney, and adjunct professor of law at the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Darren Heitner, joins this week's episode of BTC. Darren discusses his transition from agent to attorney, the ongoing debate about player compensation in the NCAA, specifically with name, image, and likeness legislation, and his work on the Ft. Lauderdale board of Parks, Recreation, and Beaches.
The white paper discussed in this episode can be found here.
(Note, nothing in this episode should be construed as legal advice.)2020-11-251h 06How to Play the GameWhy Location Matters for Success | Interview on Building This CommunityI recently did an interview with the Building This Community podcast to touch upon my transition from agent to attorney, the advice I'd give people looking to break into the Sports Law industry, how I run my law firm unlike traditional law firms, the ongoing name, image, and likeness issues in college sports, whether I see the U.S. ever transitioning to a European treatment of its athletes where they are allowed to compete at the professional level as soon as they are able, my role on the Fort Lauderdale Board of Parks, Recreation and Beaches, and more.
2020-11-2400 minHow to Play the GameSunday Morning Sports Biz: Is Gordon Hayward's $120 million contract truly guaranteed?I referenced the 44 NBA players who have signed free agent deals for more than $1.1 billion and looked into whether their deals are truly, completely guaranteed as many claim the contracts to be for the players. While the contracts are certainly more player-friendly than those found in the NFL, there are still ways that NBA players can screw up their guarantees.
Follow: @DarrenHeitner2020-11-2200 minHow to Play the GameThe Future of College Sports: Florida’s Role in Reform | With Chip LaMarca and Blake JamesDarren Heitner, Florida Representative Chip LaMarca, and University of Miami athletics director Blake James discuss many issues surrounding college athletes' publicity rights. The topics included: The inspiration for Florida's name, image, and likeness (NIL) law as well as the motivation for proposing it within the state; main priorities of Florida's law; the significance of including a July 2021 effective date in Florida; the process of obtaining legislative support for the Florida bill; how potential NCAA or federal action impacts Florida's law; steps universities and athletic departments in Florida must take before July 2021; anticipated effects on recruiting in the State...2020-11-1800 minHow to Play the GameCan the federal government or the NCAA be trusted with NIL? | Discussion with Michael McCannDarren Heitner and Professor Michael McCann, who also writes at Sportico, do a deep dive on name, image, and likeness (NIL) issues. The conversation specifically focuses on whether the federal government or the NCAA should be trusted to put something together that is better than what Florida plans to enact on the subject as of July 1, 2021. Darren goes into detail on the federal proposals and what the NCAA had suggested by way of its recommendations at the time. The two professionals also talk about whether there could be a legal claim against Florida if it pushes forward with its...2020-11-1700 minHow to Play the GameSunday Morning Sports Biz: Speaking with Mark Burns about breaking into the biz of sportsI chatted with Sports Business Journal writer and Forbes 30 under 30 winner, Mark Burns, about his provocative tweet concerning breaking into the business of sports. We discussed his path to where he is today, at the age of 31-years-old, and the advice he gives to people who want to follow in his footsteps or otherwise work in sports. If you like it, then please leave this podcast a strong review and subscribe.
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Guest: @MarkJBurns882020-11-1500 minHow to Play the GameMy path to becoming a Sports Lawyer + advice for how to break inThere is hardly a day that I don't have a student reach out to either interview me as a class assignment or otherwise ask me about my past and how I got to where I am today as a lawyer with a niche in Sports Law. I asked a University of Miami student who recently reached out for a class project whether he would allow me to record the interview so that I could share with others the answers to some of the more common questions that I receive on a daily basis. I hope you enjoy it.
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How to Play the GameBackground on the creation and development of Florida's college athlete NIL law.Darren Heitner discusses how he became part of the effort for Florida to pass the most envelope-pushing college athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation and the process of changes being made to the bill prior to its ultimate passing, including a shift from an effective date of July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2021. The financial literacy and life skills workshop requirement is also discussed, with comparison to some proposed federal legislation on the subject.2020-11-1300 minHow to Play the GameComparing Florida's athlete name, image and likeness law with other states and federal efforts.Darren Heitner discusses the 5 states that have passed legislation, as of November 2020, allowing college athletes to begin monetizing their names, images, and likenesses (NIL). The discussion includes aspects of Nebraska's law and New Jersey's law. It also goes into the 3 federal bills that have been proposed by members of Congress, including those sponsored by Senator Marco Rubio, Senators Corey Booker and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, and Representatives Gonzalez and Cleaver.2020-11-1200 minHow to Play the GameBreaking down the Student Athlete Level Playing Field ActRepresentatives Gonzalez (R-OH) and Cleaver (D-MO) have proposed a new piece of legislation to prohibit the NCAA and universities from restricting college athletes from participating in intercollegiate athletics because such athletes enter into endorsement contracts. I explain why I think this is the best federal proposal to date, break down its provisions, and describe areas that I think can be improved.2020-09-2418 min
Above The Law Covid CastSports and the Law Try to Adapt to COVID with Darren HeitnerSports and entertainment attorney Darren Heitner joins Joe and Kathryn to talk about sports and the law in the age of COVID. Conference contractual agreements, declining TV ratings, bubbles, season tickets, occupancy limits, business interruption insurance -- the pandemic has created all sorts of havoc for practitioners in this space. Highlights A new return to college football - 0:59 Darren’s background - 2:37 Sports world and the pandemic - 3:34 The NBA “bubble” example - 4:49 MLB problems - 5:56 Fans in the stadiums? - 7:00 College sports - 7:27 Which is the best choice? - 11:11 How conferences avoid problems - 15:14...2020-09-1831 minHow to Play the GameNebraska Pushes The Name, Image, Likeness EnvelopeNebraska actually has the most envelope-pushing name, image and likeness law for college athletes. The law, signed by Governor Rickets, allows any postsecondary institution to allow college athletes to enjoy these rights as soon as TODAY. "The U of Nebraska can implement the Act at any time—now, during this pandemic, would be great," says Nebraska Senator Megan Hunt, who introduced the legislation. This pod discusses the law and the lawsuit filed by Nebraska football players that brought to light Nebraska's progressive stance.2020-08-2711 min
Daily Matters: The changing face of the legal industryEpisode 85: Darren Heitner, Founder and Chief Vision Officer at Heitner Legal P.L.L.C.It’s a crazy time in the sports world—and Sports Law expert Darren Heitner has a behind-the-scenes vantage point into how America’s professional sports leagues, organizations, and athletes are handling the coronavirus pandemic.In this episode, Darren joins Jack Newton for a discussion about:Pro sports’ efforts to resume play during COVID-19The difficult considerations pro athletes must take into accountDarren’s personal experiences with the controversy around renaming the “Washington Football Team”Updates on the national debate about compensating collegiate athletesHow attorneys can cultivate a strong personal brand and social media presence...2020-07-2740 min
Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law PodcastEp51: Darren Heitner on Redskins Trademark & Pat Leonard on NFL Armed Robbery Plot TwistThe Dans tackle two MEGA stories with the aid of two MEGA guests. First, Sports Law Attorney Darren Heitner joins the show (at 4:45) to explain Washington’s trademark debacle and how squatters have emerged to block their path to a replacement name. And then the Dans pepper Pat Leonard of the New York Daily News with questions (at 36:50) as to what steps he took to crack the DeAndre Baker / Quinton Dunbar case open and how this now impacts the prosecution’s burden of proof.2020-07-141h 17
Level Up Podcast with Tommy KnappEp. 12 | Level Up with Darren HeitnerMeet Darren Heitner, an attorney and Florida Supreme Court Qualified Arbitrator focusing on sports, entertainment, intellectual property, litigation, and transactional work. He is one of the hardworking professionals that help the esports industry thrive. On our podcast, we got a chance to discuss valuation, whether to register trademarks early, and the deal structure of investments in esports. Tune in! The Ultimate Gamer Level Up! Podcast is a show that features conversations with trailblazers, thought leaders, risk takers, decision makers, celebrities, athletes, and investors who are defining the eSports space. This podcast is for you if you love gaming, you’re...2020-07-0300 min
Viktory Lap with Vik ChokshiMaking Your Mark with Sports Attorney Darren HeitnerToday's guest preaches living an action-oriented lifestyle, and takes his own advice. Darren Heitner rose from a grinding law student with dreams of becoming a big-time sports agent to establishing himself as one of the preeminent legal voices in sports law. He's helped blaze a trail to the intersection of the sports universe and the legal trademark space, and his influence among professional athletes is well-publicized.
Vik sits down with Darren to discuss his journey and the biggest victories that got him there. 2020-06-2621 minHow to Play the GameFormer baseball agent Dennis Gilbert tells players to take the owners' deal and get back to playing in 2020.In this episode of the How to Play the Game Podcast, Darren Heitner engages in a short discussion with Dennis Gilbert, an extremely successful former baseball agent who negotiated many professional sports contracts including the oft referred to lengthy contract signed by Bobby Bonilla. For the last 20 years he has worked with the White Sox working as Jerry Reinsdorf’s assistant, keeping a low profile. But he’s not happy about what’s happening right now between MLB and the MLBPA, with the parties unable to come to an agreement to get back to playing in 2020. In this episode, he pro...2020-06-0812 minHow to Play the GameReggie Bush warns us that paying college athletes will destroy some people.I react to hearing that Reggie Bush, the former University of Southern California running back who accepted impermissible cash under the table when he was a college athlete, told Playboy that paying college athletes will destroy some people. I dive into the concern about athletes receiving financial literacy and how that’s actually being addressed.2020-05-2511 minHow to Play the GameBehind-the-scenes war of words surrounding DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar.NFL players DeAndre Baker and Quinton Dunbar find themselves defending against serious criminal charges and potential NFL suspensions. Yet, taking center stage this week is a public battle between their lawyers. Attorney Daniel Lust joins the podcast to discuss these issues.2020-05-2226 minHow to Play the Game"32 years in the NFL agent biz" -- Drew Rosenhaus on Shula, COVID-19, NIL rights and more.Drew Rosenhaus, owner of Miami-based Rosenhaus Sports Representation, talks about how this year has been very different from his prior 31 years in representing professional athletes. We also discuss his belief that college athletes deserve to earn money of their names, images and likenesses, the legacy of coach Don Shula, best practices for breaking into the biz and more.2020-05-1821 minHow to Play the Game"Don't take yes for an answer" -- Steve Herz on becoming a successful broadcaster agentSteve Herz, Preisdent of The Montag Group and founder of IF Management, joins the How to Play the Game podcast. Steve talks about what caused him to switch from being a lawyer to a broadcaster agent, creating his own company at the age of 30, how Al Jaffe at ESPN helped him with early success, merging his company with Sandy Montag's The Montag Group, the launch of his book, Don't Take Yes for an Answer, and much more.2020-05-1217 minHow to Play the Game"Analyzing Name, Image and Likeness" -- Darren Heitner, Steve Herz and DJ Fisher on the NCAA's efforts.On Friday, May 8, 2020, Steve Herz (President of The Montag Group), DJ Fisher (Founder and Sports Agent at Defining Sports) and Darren Heitner (Founder and Chief Vision Officer at Heitner Legal) joined the Syracuse Sport Business Conference Digital Series to discuss Name, Image and Likeness issues concerning college sports. This How to Play the Game podcast is a republication of the hour-long discussion.2020-05-101h 00
Baseball and BBQBaseball and BBQ Episode #60 - Darren Heitner, Sports AttorneyIf you are missing baseball while wondering what the future may look like for a possible 2020 Major League Baseball season then this is a can't miss episode.Episode 60 is one week early as portions are quite timely, extremely relevant, and need to be heard.Darren Heitner is the founder of Heitner Legal; representing athletes, agents, entertainers, small businesses and large corporations.He is the author of the book, How to Play the Game: What Every Sports Attorney Needs to Know.He also created and hosts the exceptionally entertaining podcast, H...2020-05-0942 minHow to Play the Game"College football will start on time in 2020" -- Dr. Alexander Weber explains why he thinks there will be no delay.Alexander E. Weber, MD is the Team Physician for USC Athletics and the LA Kings. He joined the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss his take on COVID-19, the utility of the various forms of tests, the importance of a vaccine and why he does not believe there will be any delay in the start of the 2020 college football season. As a former college athlete and someone around current athletes, Dr. Weber also gave his opinion on why name, image and likeness is an important issue to him.2020-05-0714 minHow to Play the Game"He is a banker by trade" -- Successful hockey agent Daniel Milstein, with over 30 pro clients.Hockey agent Daniel Milstein joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss how he broke into the competitive industry; how he is able to manage building that agency while also focusing on a mortgage company, authoring books and producing films; the challenges that he is confronting with coronavirus; what separates him from his competition, including his speed in answering all communications; and much more.2020-05-0515 minHow to Play the Game"What's it like to rep 50 Division I women's basketball coaches?" -- Agent Brian Stanchak on finding his niche.Brian Stanchak, Founder and President of the BDS Agency, came on the How to Play the Game Podcast to discuss how he found himself in the business of representing women's college basketball coaches. Stanchak explains how it was not initially his goal to end up where he is today, and provides insight as to how he was able to find his niche and what others should be doing if they want to break into the biz. Stanchak also discusses how COVID-19 has affected his business and the business of his clients.2020-04-3018 minHow to Play the Game"This is very complicated because the NCAA chose to make it complicated." -- Marc Edelman on the problems with NIL recommendations.Law professor and sports business expert Marc Edelman joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss the NCAA's recommendations that will purportedly allow college athletes to begin earning money off their names, images and likenesses, if legislation is created by October and passed by January 2021. We discuss the NCAA's attempt to receive an antitrust exemption, its desire to cause Congress to declare that college athletes aren't employees, issues concerning the regulation of athlete agents by the NCAA and much more.2020-04-2922 minHow to Play the Game"8 of the First 56 NFL Draft Picks" -- Agent David Mulugheta on successes and weaknesses of 2020 NFL DraftNFLPA Contract Advisor David Mulugheta joined the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss his success in the 2020 NFL Draft, representing 8 of the top 56 picks and his company, Athletes First, representing 22 picks through the first 3 rounds. Why did Mulugheta pick Atheltes First coming out of law school, the benefits of a virtual draft, what's next on his agenda, and more.2020-04-2711 minHow to Play the Game"Isaiah Todd's agent goes on the record" -- Sean Cohen on why his client is going to the G League and more.Basketball agent Seth Cohen, who represents NBA player Cam Johnson and prospect Isaiah Todd, joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss Todd's decision making process picking the NBA G League over Michigan, Seth's process of recruiting and signing Todd, how Seth's agency was developed over the past few years, a talented player Seth is representing in the 2020 NBA Draft, and much more.2020-04-2217 minHow to Play the Game"Coronavirus crushing pro and college sports" -- Sports attorney Gregg Clifton highlighting MLB concerns.Gregg Clifton, principal at Jackson Lewis, joined the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss how coronavirus has had an impact on discussions between Major League Baseball teams and players concerning their salaries, the draft and even possibly reducing the number of Minor League affiliated teams. We also talked about his confidence that the NCAA will soon propose a plan allowing college athletes to earn money off their names, images and likenesses. Finally we chat about why Gregg pivoted from being a sports agent to a full time practicing attorney.2020-04-2130 minHow to Play the Game"How has coronavirus impacted the biz of sports betting?" -- It cost this business close to 6 figures in the past 6 weeks.The owner of BeatinTheBookie.com comes onto the How to Play the Game podcast to talk about the business of sports betting, particularly during the coronavirus crisis. We talk about everything from how big of a loss his business has taken since COVID-19 hit to how and when he expects Las Vegas to reopen to what should be expected in terms of sports betting with the NFL Draft.2020-04-2017 minHow to Play the Game"WNBA has draft during coronavirus crisis" -- Agent Allison Galer talks about her draft strategy and biz during COVID-19WNBA agent Allison Galer, who created her own sports agency at the age of 22, joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss her successes and challenges of starting a business focused on the representation of WNBA players, the help she received from her uncle Lon Rosen (former agent to Magic Johnson), why she chose to have no clients in the 2020 WNBA Draft, how coronavirus is affecting her business and the industry as a whole and much more.2020-04-1725 min
Commish TalksDarren Heitner - Founder of Heitner LegalIn today's episode, we had the honor of hosting Darren Heitner, the Founder of Heitner legal.
Darren is the definition of hustle and a great role model for what it takes to carve out a career in sports.
He started his career back in 2005 when he founded the Sports Agent Blog and later launched a sports agency in 2007 when he was in law school at the University of Florida’s Fredrick G. Levin School of Law.
Since then, his writings have been featured in several publications including ESPN, Inc. Magazine, Forbes, and most re...2020-04-1741 minHow to Play the Game"Small school players may suffer in 2020 NFL Draft" -- NFL agent Brian Levy on how he sees the Draft playing out.NFL agent Brian Levy joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss: What are the pro prospects for players who were not invited to the NFL Combine and had their Pro Days scrapped because of coronavirus? What are the challenges that even NFL Combine invitees are having as they prepare for the 2020 NFL Draft? How did NFL players go from a position of viewing a 17 game regular season as being a non-starter to ultimately ratifying a new collective bargaining agreement with the NFL that gives them less than a 50% split of revenue and guarantees owners that coveted 17...2020-04-1519 minHow to Play the Game"What happens after an athlete signs his contract?" -- Athlete relocation pro Chris Dingman on what NFL free agent signees are working through.In this episode of How to Play the Game, I am joined by Chris Dingman, Chief Executive Officer of The Dingman Group. Dingman leads a company that specializes in advising major professional sports organizations and athletes on relocation management, whether during expansion or as they simply move to various cities in the United States. We discuss how his business has been affected by coronavirus and what types of conversations he's been having with the roughly 24 NFL players who recently signed contracts with new teams.2020-04-1417 minHow to Play the Game"How sports teams should limit coronavirus legal exposure" -- The considerations at play for teams and leagues before they resume play.What are the legal considerations and liabilities that sports leagues and teams should be thinking about before deciding to return to play and allow spectators in the stands? How can they best shield themselves from exposure in the case that a spectator decides to sue, alleging that he/she contracted coronavirus and that the team or league is at fault? In this episode of How to Play the Game, I discuss what leagues and teams should be thinking about as they get closer to allowing fans to return and also the legal exposure they may have with their own...2020-04-1305 min
The Mike Meltser Podcast on Sports and Law47 - Brandin Cooks Trade and Lamar Jackson v. AmazonThis is a 2-part episode where Mike discusses the Texans trading for Brandin Cooks and explains why Lamar Jackson is suing Amazon. (1:28) Why Mike would have stood pat with the 2nd round picks instead of trading for Cooks, (7:28) taking a look at the upside of this trade offensively, (9:35) discussing the national opinions on the Cooks trade, (16:20) this trade disproves the idea that DeAndre Hopkins was dealt because of money, and (22:39) Mike's fear about the long-term plan in Houston. (27:31) Why is Lamar Jackson suing Amazon? Darren Heitner, sports attorney in Florida and owner of Heitner Legal, j...2020-04-1300 minHow to Play the Game"XFL suspends its operations" -- Football agent Alexa Stabler addresses the end of the startup league led by Vince McMahon.In this How to Play the Game podcast, I speak with football agent Alexa Stabler about the brief history of the second attempt at establishing and maintaining the XFL. What were some of its highlights and what were some of its failures? We also talk about the NFL and what it is like as a younger agent trying to compete against more entrenched representatives in such a volatile landscape.2020-04-1011 minHow to Play the Game"Baseball's new deal isn't great for future players" -- Why MLB's coronavirus deal with the MLBPA could push more players to college.Rob Katz, a former MLB team executive and currently on the board of North Carolina Development Baseball, joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss how a new deal between Major League Baseball and the players' association may be good for current MLB players looking to secure their service time, but is a tough pill to swallow for prospects who hope to one day be drafted by or signed to MLB teams. The discussion includes a reduction of rounds in the MLB Draft, deferment of signing bonus payments and a cap on payment that is dependent on...2020-04-0910 minHow to Play the Game"UFC 249 pushes forward in the face of coronavirus" -- Sports agent Malki Kawa expresses his support for Dana White's decision.UFC and NFL agent Malki Kawa of First Round Management joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss his positive reaction to Dana White indicating UFC 249 will happen in California on April 18 despite continued concerns about COVID-19 and even though every other sporting event has been either canceled or postponed. Kawa feels comfortable that the health and safety of the fighters will be accounted for and does not care that the California State Athletic Commission won't participate in the April 18 event.2020-04-0823 minHow to Play the Game"NFL agent prepares for virtual NFL Draft" -- Agent Nicole Lynn discusses the challenges of preparing players for the unknown.Attorney and NFL agent Nicole Lynn joins the How to Play the Game podcast to discuss the challenges she and her draft-eligible clients such as Jedrick Wills, Jalen Hurts and McTelvin Agim are confronting as the coronavirus continues to interfere with business as usual. One benefit is that teams have not been limited in how many "visits" (albeit virtual) they can make prior to the NFL Draft.2020-04-0710 minHow to Play the Game"NBA player paychecks put at risk" -- The coronavirus crisis could finally cause a reduction of player pay.Nobody wants to see a cancellation of the NBA season, but safety concerns over COVID-19 must prevail. Players have continued to be paid while no games are being played. Will that continue even if the season is scrapped altogether? That power rests plainly in the hands of NBA team owners.2020-04-0605 min
The AthleticDirectorU PodcastFlorida's NIL Legislation: Darren Heitner & Chip LaMarcaINFLCR Founder & CEO Jim Cavale sits down with State Representative Chip LaMarca and Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal, two of the leaders behind the NIL bill that recently passed in the Florida State Legislature.2020-03-2236 min
Home & Home: Ross Tucker and Dave BriggsDoes Mason Rudolph Have A Legal Case Against Myles Garrett? Expert Analysis W/ Darren Heitner Of Heitner Legal | Home and Home ExclusiveBrowns' DE Myles Garrett doubled down on his claims that Mason Rudolph used a racial slur against him during their altercation earlier this year. As Rudolph says it is 100% false, does he have a defamation case against Garrett? Heitner Legal's Darren Heitner joins Ross Tucker and Dave Briggs to break down the potential legal implications of this ongoing fued.2020-02-1812 min
Home & Home: Ross Tucker and Dave BriggsIs Rob Manfred The Worst Commissioner In Sports? Legal Expertise On Garrett vs. Rudolph W/ Darren Heitner | Home and Home Hour 1In the first hour of the show, Ross Tucker and Dave Briggs react to the fallout from the latest chaos in the Astros' cheating scandal as the players sounded off this weekend against Commissioner Rob Manfred. The guys then check in with Heitner Legal's Darren Heitner to break down the latest dispute between Mason Rudolph and Myles Garrett, as Garrett doubled down on Rudolph's use of a racial slur during their altercation earlier this season. Darren gives us an expert look at if Rudolph has a case against Garrett.2020-02-1856 min