Miettinen Law PLLC

08/22/2025

Anyone who has a ear to or an eye on sports media in the past couple years knows about the highly publicized sign-stealing allegations the NCAA made against the University of Michigan (and a handful of individuals) during the late “Jim Harbaugh Era” of Michigan Football. So, I’m not here to ta...

02/05/2025

HAPPY NATIONAL GIRLS & WOMEN IN SPORTS DAY!

You deserve to be seen. You deserve to be heard. You deserve to be celebrated like the fierce athletes, coaches, admins, execs, & lawmakers you are 🩷

01/27/2025

THIS THURSDAY 1/30 @ Ferndale Project, 4-5:30pm

Bring us your Qs! We’ll supply the As & beverages 🍻

Also, be sure to follow our founder on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sportslawblonde.bsky.social

01/21/2025

Miettinen Law’s “Happy Hour” is BACK this winter! Come meet our founder, , receive a FREE consultation, & have a drink on us 🍻

1/30 at Ferndale Project
2/13 at Mother Handsome
3/13 at Royal Oak Roast

Founder Jaime M. Miettinen has a decade of legal experience successfully helping amateurs & professionals in the sports, entertainment, & arts communities with contracts, negotiations, trademarks, copyright, NIL, & athlete eligibility.

Let’s take 15-20 minutes to chat about what you are looking for & what Miettinen Law can offer.

If you can’t attend, let us know, & we will schedule a separate meeting.

*Please RSVP by commenting on our website event page or contacting us directly (via email, phone, or DMing us on our Facebook or Instagram page).

05/08/2024

Is there a way to give college athletes the rights they deserve while simultaneously appeasing the schools' concerns about labeling athletes as "employees" under the law? The College Football Players Association (CFBPA) believes it's realistic! Do you think that could be the next step in reforming the business structure to better align with the current & future college athletics market?

Ms. Miettinen is proud to sit on the Board of Directors for the CFBPA, a group that is "trying to only do what college athletes want [it] to do."

On Monday, the College Football Players Association endorsed a collective bargaining model in which athletes remain amateurs.

03/28/2024

When you think about it, a year can be described in two seasons: (1) Winter, & (2) Baseball. We’re happy the season has changed. Happy baseball season to everyone who celebrates! ⚾️☀️.

01/12/2024

With its privileges, the "No Fun League" strikes again! 😜

But in all seriousness, as disappointing as it is for some fans who planned to watch on not just a big screen but a YUUUGE screen with lots of other like-minded humans, Emagine does technically need the NFL's consent.

Even though the theater chain was providing tickets on a "first come, first served" free-of-charge basis, it would still be showing not just clips or images but showing the full broadcast - IN REAL TIME - &, though discounted, would also be making money off the viewing party from concessions. As owners of the copyright in the broadcast itself, the NFL can decide who can & cannot show it.

(For example, you can watch the game at a sports bar that pays for a subscription service, which includes an NFL broadcasting partner's channel or platform that purchased the rights to show it live.)

The NFL has prohibited the theater chain from showcasing Sunday's wild card game between the Lions and Rams at their locations, the company announced in a statement.

01/09/2024

This is a PERFECT example of how trademark licensing can benefit the licensor, licensee, & others!

If The M Den hadn't made a deal with Detroit Vs Everybody LLC, who owns the rights to "Vs Everybody," we wouldn't have or the $$ from it.

The Wolverines are not only celebrating a CFP national championship berth but also reaping the fiscal benefits of turning the scandal of the season into a rallying cry.

01/05/2024

it’s that time of the year! My past predictions have been pretty accurate despite some unpredictable events in recent years. So, let’s get this party started! Here are what I believe will be the Top 5 sports law hot topics to watch:

12/22/2023

We will be taking this time off to spend what what looks to be a beautiful holiday season with family & friends, & we wish the same for you 🎉

A few notes:
• We WILL be open December 24 & 26-28!
• Our flat-rate specials can still be claimed by new OR current clients through December 31! Call, email, or DM us to claim.
• We will respond as soon as possible to all matters when open, but if you need immediate assistance, give us a call....

12/14/2023

Reiterating how HUGE of a move this is by the NBA. It’s certainly not one we see every day, & we never wish for situations to rise to this level.

The precedent is set.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green was suspended indefinitely by the NBA on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after he hit Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face and received a Flagrant 2 foul and ejection

12/13/2023

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