Last week, the College Sports Commission issued revised guidance regarding its analysis of third-party NIL deals. In this week’s Film Room, we break down that update and note considerations that can support deal clearance....more
The New York Fashion Workers Act (Act), which came into effect on June 19, 2025, introduces significant protections for models and new obligations for businesses in New York’s fashion industry. If your company engages models,...more
By now, you’ve seen last week’s Executive Order regarding college athletics. In this week’s Film Room, we take a deep dive into key aspects of the EO and help you forecast what to expect in the coming months.
Unpacking Key...more
7/31/2025
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
College Athletes ,
Enforcement ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
NCAA ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Scholarships ,
Student Athletes ,
Trump Administration
In this week’s Film Room, we break down:
- The reported text of a potential executive order and its possible impact on college athletics regulation
- A decision from a federal appeals court reversing an eligibility rule...more
In this week’s Film Room, we provide updates on:
- College Sports Commission (CSC) activity
- The SCORE Act
College Sports Commission Update -
On July 10, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo! Sports published a memo sent by...more
In this week’s Film Room, we:
- Break down an updated NCAA Q&A, which crystallizes the permissible competitive advantage offered by Designated Student-Athletes
- Provide a roundup of recently filed notices of appeal in...more
As of July 1, 2025, institutions are permitted to make direct payments to student-athletes. Of the many issues raised by institutional payments to student-athletes, tax considerations may not be getting enough attention....more
In this week’s Film Room, we get you up to speed on a very busy week in college athletics regulatory activity. Below, we:
- Unpack a detailed 36-page Q&A regarding House implementation and enforcement
- Provide an update...more
Institutions can save time and resources by actively adjusting compliance efforts to fit evolving CSC and NCAA regulations. In this week’s Film Room, we give you a head start by drawing your attention to the important areas...more
In today’s special edition of Film Room, we note immediate action items and flag the critical open issues to track in order to stay ahead during the busiest summer in recent memory.
House settlement approved -
On...more
6/10/2025
/ College Athletes ,
Compensation ,
Endorsements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
New Regulations ,
Settlement ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes
Stress levels ratchet up as the membership continues to wait for an approved House settlement. In this week’s Film Room, we offer practical steps to take now to best move through the uncertainty....more
In this week’s Film Room, we synthesize a busy week of commentary from DC that can impact third-party NIL enforcement post-House.
As the membership continues to wait on Judge Wilken’s decision on Final Approval in the...more
As the “One Big Beautiful Bill” continues its legislative path through Congress, it remains too close to call on how the final legislation will impact the sports industry. On May 22, 2025, the House of Representatives...more
5/27/2025
/ Colleges ,
Educational Institutions ,
Excise Tax ,
Federal Budget ,
Internal Revenue Code (IRC) ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Sports ,
Tax Deductions ,
Tax Liability ,
Taxation ,
Trump Administration ,
UBIT ,
Universities
In this week’s Film Room, we break down newly reported detail on third-party NIL clearinghouse procedures.
Actionable Information Regarding Clearinghouse -
Last week, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo! Sports reported on a memo...more
In this week’s Film Room, we update you on:
- House party and objector submissions on roster limits
- A new Arizona state NIL law that may conflict with the contemplated clearinghouse
- Reporting regarding a potential...more
5/15/2025
/ College Athletes ,
Compensation ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
New Legislation ,
Preemption ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Settlement ,
State and Local Government ,
Student Athletes ,
U.S. House
In this week’s Film Room, we unpack the potential impact of DC activity, including:
- a proposed federal law prohibiting student-athletes from being employees
- a potential executive order regarding NIL
House—Quick...more
5/7/2025
/ Colleges ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Legislative Agendas ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
New Legislation ,
Proposed Legislation ,
Student Athletes ,
Trump Administration ,
Universities
Given the momentum of the last year, it seems unthinkable that the House settlement might not be approved. However, it’s still—in fact—a proposed settlement, subject to Court approval. And, Wednesday’s order by Judge Wilken...more
4/25/2025
/ Class Action ,
College Athletes ,
Federal Rules of Civil Procedure ,
Injunctive Relief ,
Mediation ,
NCAA ,
Scheduling Orders ,
Settlement ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes ,
Summary Judgment
In this week’s Film Room, we unpack an important NCAA announcement regarding House implementation, focusing on:
- Enforcement changes and questions
- Progress toward degree significance
- House case status
On Monday,...more
In this week’s Film Room, we break down party submissions following the House hearing on Final Approval. On April 14, 2025, Plaintiffs, Defendant Conferences and the NCAA submitted a joint supplemental brief in support of...more
In this week’s Film Room, we cut through the noise and draw your attention to key takeaways from the House hearing, including a preview of what’s next. We also bring you up to speed on an important update in the Schroeder...more
House case and Capitol Hill -
All legal and regulatory eyes will be focused on Judge Wilken’s courtroom next Monday, April 7, 2025, where the hearing on Final Approval of the House case is set to begin at 10AM PT/1PM ET....more
In this week’s Film Room, we get you up to speed on action this past week in the following cases:
- State of Tennessee, et al. v. NCAA
- House
- Johnson
State of Tennessee, et al. v. NCAA -
On March 21, 2025, the...more
In this week’s Film Room, we break down new information regarding NIL regulation post-House.
House Settlement Implementation Committee Update -
Last week, the NCAA issued a statement describing how the post-House...more
We’ll take the opportunity offered by a (rare) slow week in college athletics legal and regulatory news to further examine public company third-party NIL, assuming House settlement.
For the highest-resourced institutions...more
In this week’s Film Room, we break down party submissions in House, the first NIL hearing in the new Congress and recent court eligibility decisions.
House Submissions in Support of Approval -
On Monday, March 3, 2025,...more