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Two serial copyright plaintiffs have been active in federal courts across the country since the start of 2026, and if you operate a media company, a fashion brand, or a Spanish-language broadcasting outlet, there is a meaningful chance you are already named in one of their complaints or will be soon. Ramales Photography LLC and […]
Endorsement deals represent some of the most consequential contracts an athlete will ever sign, and they are also among the most misunderstood. The excitement of a brand partnership can cloud judgment at exactly the moment clear thinking is most needed. Whether you are a college athlete entering your first NIL deal or a professional preparing […]
Rich Paul built Klutch Sports Group into one of the most recognizable agencies in professional sports. Now, the company is going to federal court to protect the brand it spent over a decade constructing. On March 26, 2026, Klutch Sports Group, LLC filed a Complaint in the United States District Court for the Northern District […]
In 2021, we published a guide on how to properly deal with a PicRights copyright demand letter. Since then, Heitner Legal has handled thousands of these matters. While the core of PicRights’ business remains the same, their tactics and the legal landscape have evolved. If you’ve received a demand from PicRights on behalf of entities […]
Have you recently received a threatening email or a thick envelope from the Law Firm of Higbee & Associates? If you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or like you’re being targeted by a “scam,” you aren’t alone. At Heitner Legal, we have represented thousands of individuals and small businesses facing these exact copyright infringement claims. Contact us […]
Bears QB Caleb Williams is locked in a trademark battle with NBA legend George Gervin over the “Iceman” nickname.
The Supreme Court handed down a landmark copyright decision on March 25, 2026, that will reshape how courts analyze contributory infringement claims against internet service providers and potentially beyond. In Cox Communications, Inc. v. Sony Music Entertainment, the Court reversed a $1 billion verdict against Cox and made clear that simply knowing your service is […]
If you’ve received a demand letter from Copycat Legal, been sued by Prepared Food Photos, Inc., or found yourself in the crosshairs of a stock photo copyright infringement claim, a brand-new federal court ruling deserves your attention. On March 18, 2026, U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller of the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued a significant […]
Individuals in Florida continue to rely on strong and time-tested safeguards under Florida defamation and right of publicity statutes that remain fully effective throughout 2026. Florida Statute section 770.01 establishes a clear precondition for any civil action involving libel or slander published in a newspaper, periodical, or other medium. The statute requires that a plaintiff […]
The 2026 Florida legislative session recently concluded without passage of proposed comprehensive gambling reform measures, leaving the existing regulatory framework intact for businesses and individuals operating in the sports, entertainment, and gaming sectors. Bills such as HB 189 and companion proposals aimed at increasing penalties for illegal activities and clarifying restrictions on internet sports wagering […]
The NCAA filed a federal lawsuit against DraftKings on March 20, 2026, seeking an emergency temporary restraining order to stop the sports betting giant from using MARCH MADNESS®, FINAL FOUR®, ELITE EIGHT®, and NCAA SWEET SIXTEEN® in connection with its wagering products, promotional campaigns, and marketing activities. The case, filed in the Southern District of […]
Florida individuals and organizations now have access to a new business structure that can significantly improve liability protection and operational flexibility. Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 316 into law on June 20, 2025, adding the Uniform Protected Series Provisions to the Florida Revised Limited Liability Company Act (Chapter 605, Florida Statutes). These provisions take effect […]