Tag: Name Image Likeness

Heitner Legal Secures Eligibility Victory for Idaho State University Basketball Player Caleb Van De Griend

Post author By Darren Heitner, Esq.
Post date November 13, 2025

At Heitner Legal, we are proud to announce a significant victory for our client, Caleb Van De Griend, a talented men’s basketball player at Idaho State University. On November 4, 2025, the District Court of Bannock County, Idaho, granted an ex parte temporary restraining order in our favor, enjoining the National Collegiate Athletic Association from […]

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The Hidden Truth Behind College NIL Contracts: A Legal Deep Dive

Post author By Darren Heitner, Esq.
Post date March 5, 2025

In a groundbreaking ESPN investigation, the complex world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts in college sports has been laid bare, revealing a landscape far more intricate and potentially problematic than most athletes—or fans—realize. The Control Mechanism: More Than Just a Contract As a sports attorney who has worked extensively with athletes and booster […]

Tags Darren Heitner, ESPN, Name Image Likeness, NIL, NIL contracts, sports, sports law