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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP

“Prime Equity” and the NIL Era: Shedeur Sanders’ Contract Ushers in a New Legal Framework for Pro Athlete Compensation

As personal branding becomes a central axis of sports business, professional athlete contracts are evolving to reflect that reality. Nowhere is this shift more evident than in the NFL rookie contract of Shedeur Sanders,...more

BakerHostetler

Flag on the Play: NIL an Open Question for Athletes, Advertisers and Collectives

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In May 2022, Gervon Dexter signed a name, image and likeness (NIL) deal with Big League Advance Fund (BLA or the Fund). Under the terms of the agreement, the Fund agreed to pay Dexter a one-time fee of $436,485 in exchange...more

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