Congratulations to our client on this decisive victory in the Turner v. Jones NBPA arbitration! HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C. secured a $1.2M commission award, affirming the agent’s foundational role under the Standard Player Agent Contract. A testament to contractual integrity in the NBA.

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Excellent breakdown by Michael McCann on my client Aaron Turner’s $1.2M arbitration win against Derrick Jones Jr. Key takeaway: Players can’t just fire their agents and avoid paying commissions. The rep agreement terms matter, even when players negotiate “directly” with teams.

🚨 Creators: "Automatic" copyright ≠ enforceable copyright Without registration, you can't: ❌ Sue infringers ❌ Claim up to $150K in damages ❌ Recover attorney fees Don't wait until it's too late. heitnerlegal.com/2025/09/25/the… #Copyright

I am shocked by Virginia Tech's untenable position that a decision to redshirt constitutes "opting out" and fraudulent misrepresentation under the NCAA's Bylaws, justifying immediate termination of scholarships and revenue-sharing payments under the House settlement. Redshirting

I’ll “quit suing” once college sports governing bodies either start bargaining with athletes or cease unilaterally implementing overly restrictive rules. Until then, better crawl back into your caves, because I won’t stop fighting for athletes’ rights.

New survey reveals slow Gen AI adoption in law. Just 21% of attorneys use it daily; 31% a few times/month; 33% never in 6 months. Only 23% call their orgs early adopters. Concerns? Hallucinations, data risks, unproven value. We're integrating tools for better service. Thoughts?

Drafting memo on why NCAA Bylaw 22.2.2.5, requiring HS prospects to disclose pre-enrollment #NIL deals of $600+, is unenforceable. It exceeds the scope of House settlement, binding non-class members (pre-enrollees) in violation of due process and federal rules of civil procedure.

🚨 Federal judge dismisses Drake's defamation suit over Kendrick's "Not Like Us." The ruling: Diss track accusations = protected opinion, even serious ones 🎤⚖️ Once you enter a public feud, expect protected responses, no matter how damaging. heitnerlegal.com/2025/10/10/dra…

Love me a client-to-client connection for a massive TD. Dante Moore to Malik Benson! 🦆

Collecting trademark registrations on #TrademarkTuesday

🎯 Prediction markets have exploded in 2025 — with platforms processing $2B+ in weekly trading volume. But here's what most founders miss: regulatory complexity is the real barrier to entry. Read our full breakdown on the Heitner Legal blog 👇 heitnerlegal.com/2025/10/22/pre…

Paul Aloise and I sent formal demand to FHSAA on behalf of The First Academy 🏈 players for immediate reversal of its arbitrary 2025 postseason ban, inconsistent with penalties at other schools. If not reversed, we'll seek emergency injunction and damages. news-journalonline.com/story/sports/h…

Angel Reese is now ANGEL REESE®️ From the court to the trademark office. Angel Reese is building an empire, one registration at a time. 👑🏀 #TrademarkTuesday

Another one thank you Darren Heitner ✅

Angel Reese has trademarked her name.

Angel Reese ®️ is now official 🔥 (via HEITNER LEGAL, P.L.L.C.)

Thrilled to announce a major victory for my client Caleb Van De Griend! The District Court of Bannock County, Idaho has granted an ex parte TRO against the NCAA, allowing Caleb to play for Idaho State Men's Basketball.

Update: The NCAA has agreed to grant Caleb Van De Griend a waiver, making him eligible to compete for the full season. As a result, we will be filing a notice to dismiss the case, as the matter has been resolved. We commend the NCAA for its prompt response following our filing.

The holiday season means downtime for many lawyers, but my practice kicks into high gear. Agents, athletes, and collectives are lining up #NIL deals. I’m clearing my schedule for what promises to be another intensive negotiation cycle. Wouldn’t have it any other way!