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From Settlement to Scrutiny: Employment, NIL, and Title IX in College Sports

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The House v. NCAA settlement has transformed the college sports landscape, raising new questions around athlete employment status; name, image, and likeness (NIL) compliance; and Title IX obligations. As legal challenges and...more

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NIL House Rules: What the SFA Case Means for the Future of Women’s Athletics

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Recent developments in college athletics are reshaping how universities manage sports programs and how student-athletes protect their rights. A federal case involving Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA) offers a timely...more

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Numerous Appeals Challenge House Settlement

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In the wake of the landmark June 6, 2025, House v. NCAA settlement, several groups have initiated appeals challenging the Settlement’s terms, asserting Title IX, antitrust, and other related issues. Title IX and Antitrust...more

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The Tough Work Worth Doing 

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I entered the Title IX field about ten years after completing law school. Interestingly, this wasn’t my original plan. I had always intended to stay in education, following in the footsteps of women in my family who were...more

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What is the House v. NCAA settlement and how does this ruling affect college sports?

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The final approval hearing of House v. NCAA—widely recognized as a landmark decision that will fundamentally alter the future of college athletics—was held today, April 7, 2025. The hearing’s main objective is to allow...more

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DOE Rescinds Title IX Guidance on NIL Compensation

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Twenty-seven days after the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) of the outgoing Biden administration issued long-awaited Title IX guidance relating to name, image, and likeness (NIL) payments by schools and third-party...more

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Feds Announce that NIL Payments Will Not Be Subject to Title IX Gender Equity Requirements – What Your School Needs to Know

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President Trump’s new administration just clarified that Title IX equity principles should not apply to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments, a decision that could have a significant impact on your college athletics...more

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[Webinar] Opt-In or Out? Essential Insights to Guide Your House Settlement Decision - February 14th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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If approved, the House v. NCAA settlement will revolutionize college athletics. Starting July 1, 2025, it will require the NCAA and its Division I member institutions to pay nearly $3 billion in damages to current and former...more

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OCR Releases Fact Sheet on Title IX and NIL: What it Means for High Schools and Colleges and Universities

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On January 16, 2024, the Office of Civil Rights (OCR), the organization that enforces Title IX, including athletic gender equity, released a nine-page informal Fact Sheet labeled: Ensuring Equal Opportunity Based on Sex in...more

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Department of Education OCR Issues Guidance on How Schools Analyze NIL Activity Under Title IX

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On Jan. 16, 2025, the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued guidance regarding how it will analyze name, image and likeness (NIL) activity under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Title IX Gender Equity Mandate Applies to NIL Activity, Department of Education Confirms

In long-awaited guidance, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) officially confirmed what many Title IX practitioners and athletics administrators thought to be true: Title IX’s gender equity...more

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OCR Confirms Title IX Applies to Institutions’ Direct NIL and Revenue-Sharing

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On January 16, 2025, the Office of Civil Rights of the Department of Education – the agency responsible for enforcing Title IX at institutions of higher education – issued a Fact Sheet confirming that OCR will apply...more

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Department of Education Warns NCAA Schools That NIL Deals May Implicate Title IX Obligations

The U.S. Department of Education warned National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) schools that payments to athletes for the use of their names, images, and likenesses (NIL) implicate the gender equal opportunity...more

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[Webinar] Launching an Esports Program (Higher Education Panel Discussion) - December 13th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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Join a panel of esports experts, moderated by the Bricker Graydon team, in a discussion of the complexities of launching a collegiate esports program. We’ll discuss both practical and legal challenges, Title IX and gender...more

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Title IX’s Journey in Higher Ed: From NIL Beginnings to the House Settlement (Part 2)

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In Part 2 of this series, we’ll delve into how the Title IX regulations align with the terms of the House Settlement. The latest iteration of the settlement agreement received preliminary approval from Judge Wilken on October...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 4: Tackling Areas of High Risk in Your Athletics Department - October 8th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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The 2nd Annual Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change (Higher Education) - New year, new topics. Stay up-to-date on current and forward-looking legal and...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 3: Play Offense, Not Defense: Complying with Title IX in an Ever-Changing Environment - October 1st,...

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The 2nd Annual Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change (Higher Education) - New year, new topics. Stay up-to-date on current and forward-looking legal and...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 2: The Current Landscape of Student-Athlete Compensation - September 24th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

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The 2nd Annual Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change (Higher Education) - New year, new topics. Stay up-to-date on current and forward-looking legal and...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 1: The New Department of Labor Overtime Exemption Rule: What Your Athletics Department Needs to Know for...

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The 2nd Annual Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change (Higher Education) - New year, new topics. Stay up-to-date on current and forward-looking legal and...more

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The Academic Advisor - Education Law Insights, Issue 10, December 2023

In this final edition of the year, we cover the following issues of import for educational institutions: - CFPB scrutiny of college-sponsored financial products; - Changes ahead for Title IV program participants and...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 4: The Future of College Athletics | Practical Tips and Takeaways in Anticipating the "New Normal" -...

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The College Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change - Don’t make a rookie mistake. Whether you are a new or experienced athletic administrator, refresh your...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 3: Athletic Operations and Revenue Generation in an Ever-Changing Climate - October 3rd, 12:00 pm - 1:30...

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The College Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change - Don’t make a rookie mistake. Whether you are a new or experienced athletic administrator, refresh your...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 2: Student-Athlete Conduct and Health, Safety, and Well-being - September 26th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm ET

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The College Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change - Don’t make a rookie mistake. Whether you are a new or experienced athletic administrator, refresh your...more

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[Ongoing Program] Session 1: Title IX and Athletics | What Every Athletic Administrator Needs to Know - September 19th, 12:00 pm -...

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The College Athletic Department Toolkit Series: Balancing Compliance and Competitive Success in an Era of Change - Don’t make a rookie mistake. Whether you are a new or experienced athletic administrator, refresh your...more

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Ensuring Your Student Dress Code Does Not Skirt Equal Protection Laws and Title IX

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The Supreme Court denied a North Carolina charter school’s petition for review of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals’ ruling that the school’s dress code requirements violated students’ civil rights, the Equal Protection...more

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