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How easy is it to pierce the corporate veil and seek damages from an individual who is an officer/director/member of his company? It needs to be examined on a case-by-case basis under the specific laws of the jurisdiction in which the issue arises. But it is never an easy task. The key is often determining […]
On February 23, Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal wrote an article on Sports Agent Blog highlighting the State of Oregon’s efforts to modify its sports agent law. Oregon is one of dozens of states with a sports agent law on its books. As a leading lawyer in the realm of sports agency, Heitner was also asked by Law360 […]
Darren Heitner has been asked to speak at the annual SxSW conference that takes place in Austin, Texas. SxSW recently added a sports component to its offering and Heitner will speak specifically on how technology can enhance the way that sports are consumed. The title of the panel is, Winning Ways to Engage Sports Fans, Non-Traditionally […]
From the Miami Herald: Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West and the owners of The Metropole South Beach Hotel quietly settled a lawsuit West filed in a Miami-Dade County court after he was robbed twice in one day at the hotel last year. The terms of the deal the parties reached are confidential. But Darren Heitner, […]
Tyler Mathisen has the story of a former college football player Vicente Fernandez who started a business with his mother by tapping into the emotions of sports’ fans everywhere. The business is SportsManias, an increasingly successful client of Heitner Legal. SportsManias has recently brokered deals with LIDS and Papa John’s.
Sponsorship does not begin and end with procurement. An often bypassed, but extremely important part of securing a sponsorship is the legal construction of same. Sometimes these deals, big and small, are wrapped up with a handshake. Other times, with a thorough, long-form contract. At Heitner Legal, we always encourage memorializing a deal in writing […]
Only one practicing lawyer was recently named a “SportsBiz Social Hidden Gem” and that was Darren Heitner of Heitner Legal. Heitner Legal’s social media presence is one of many ways that it distinguishes itself from competitor law firms. The reach of Heitner Legal and its ability to promote clients pro bono is one benefit of choosing […]
Since Heitner Legal specializes in Sports Law, it is no surprise that Darren Heitner was asked to provide his thoughts on what would be a key sports law case and/or development to watch in 2017. The website LawInSport organized responses to that question from a variety of Sports Law practitioners, choosing to highlight Heitner’s contribution near the […]
Every year, Super Lawyers selects a group of attorneys classified as “Rising Stars”. The list recognizes no more than 2.5% of attorneys in each state. Candidates must be either 40 years old or younger, or practice for 10 years or less. Earlier today, Super Lawyers named Heitner Legal attorney Darren Heitner to its Rising Stars list. This […]
NBA champion Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors has not only been busy on the basketball court, but also off the court. He has enlisted Heitner Legal to assist him in the procurement, prosecution and licensing of valuable intellectual property, including trademarks. Green’s first trademark application was filed in December 2014 for protection of the […]
It is well known throughout the legal industry that if you have a sports-related legal issue, you turn to Heitner Legal. As such, when writers are looking for a sports lawyer for commentary, they often turn to Darren Heitner. The Orlando Sentinel recently highlighted the creation of a new U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) training center in Orlando. […]
The Vegas Golden Knights National Hockey League expansion team has received an Office Action from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office concerning a likelihood of confusion with marks registered to The College of Saint Rose. The new NHL team may still prevail in its effort to register its marks, but this is certainly a bump in […]