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The “Save College Sports” Executive Order and Its Impact on the Evolution of College Athletics Post-Alston

On July 24, 2025, President Trump signed the “Save College Sports” Executive Order (the “Executive Order” or “Order”), introducing the voice of the executive branch into the rapidly evolving landscape of college sports in a...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

CSC Guidance Unveiled: NIL Enforcement and Implications for Collectives — Highway to NIL Podcast

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In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein, Mike Lowe, and Brett Broczkowski delve into the latest guidance from the College Sports Commission (CSC) regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL)...more

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Trump Signs Executive Order Titled “SAVING COLLEGE SPORTS.” What Does This Mean?

President Trump signed an executive order titled “Saving College Sports,” on July 24, 2025. The order, which has been the subject of speculation for weeks, is presented as a response to the rapidly evolving and increasing...more

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New Game Plan: White House and Congress Move to Clarify Student Athlete Unionization Rights

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Last week, both Congress and President Trump took steps that could reshape how labor and employment laws apply to student athletes in higher education. While neither action will have immediate legal effect, together they...more

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A Federal Playbook: How the White House Is Approaching the Future of College Sports

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On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order: Save College Sports (the “Order”), which outlines federal guidelines and positions on the evolving landscape of student-athlete compensation for name, image,...more

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Executive Order Seeks Balance in Student-Athlete Compensation

Yesterday, July 24, 2025, President Trump signed a new executive order aimed at preserving and expanding opportunities for collegiate student-athletes, with a focus on women’s and non-revenue sports. This order identifies...more

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Seventh Circuit Overturns Fourqurean Fifth-Year Preliminary Injunction

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On July 16, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, in a 2-1 decision, overturned a preliminary injunction that would have granted University of Wisconsin cornerback Nyzier Fourqurean a fifth year of eligibility....more

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NIL Deals: What Is a “Valid Business Purpose”?

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The College Sports Commission (CSC), the new regulatory body overseeing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, recently announced that it will no longer allow agreements between athletes and donor-backed collectives unless...more

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Seventh Circuit Reverses Eligibility Win for NCAA Athlete Nyzier Fourqurean

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In a major victory for the NCAA, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a district court's preliminary injunction giving University of Wisconsin defensive back Nyzier Fourqurean another year of...more

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[Webinar] From Wild West to Regulated Roadmap: NIL’s Legal Turning Point - Post July 1 - July 30th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm EST

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Join Dinsmore partners Eddie Edwards and Nick Godfrey as they discuss the Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) era post July 1. The landscape of college athletics has shifted quickly from a chaotic free-for-all to an evolving...more

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CSC Publishes New Guidance for NIL Deal Review

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On July 10, the College Sports Commission (CSC) published guidance on its website setting out additional information concerning the criteria for evaluating student-athlete NIL deals....more

Ice Miller

International College Athletes Remain in Limbo After House v. NCAA Decision: Considerations for International Athletes in Name,...

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In February 2023, we shared an update on the rapidly evolving landscape of student-athlete NIL rights following the emergence of new state-level NIL laws and the Supreme Court’s decision in NCAA v. Alston. Since then,...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Title IX Legal Challenges Mount as Colleges and Universities Enter New Revenue-Sharing Landscape

Higher education institutions and student-athletes are navigating continuing uncertainty about institutional revenue-sharing payments and the Title IX implications of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement....more

Fisher Phillips

SCOTUS to Determine Whether States Can Ban Transgender Athletes From Women’s Sports – What Your School Needs to Know

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The Supreme Court will soon decide whether states can ban transgender high school and college athletes from participating on female sports teams at their schools. After initially declining to review this issue in 2023 and...more

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The House Settlement: College Athletics Panacea or Pandora’s Box?

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On June 6, 2025, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved a settlement allowing NCAA schools to pay student-athletes in an agreement now simply known as The House Settlement. The House Settlement directly resolved...more

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College Sports Commission Memo Addresses NIL Deals Involving Collectives

On July 10, 2025, the College Sports Commission (“CSC”) issued a memo to Division I athletic directors to provide an update on NIL Go and other early trends post-House settlement....more

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A “Deep Dive” on the House Settlement

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The House Settlement has arrived. Colleges, universities, and athletes are all scrambling to make sense of the settlement, figure out what it means for them, and position themselves to maximize their opportunities in the next...more

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[Webinar] Sports & Entertainment – The House v. NCAA Settlement - July 16th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

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On June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved a settlement agreement between the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), power conferences, and...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Tax considerations for institutional payments and Fontenot update

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

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Newly Formed College Sports Commission Appoints CEO and Head of Operations and Deputy General Counsel

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The newly formed College Sports Commission has named its first two executive leaders as it begins formal operations in the wake of the House v. NCAA settlement. Bryan Seeley will serve as the commission’s inaugural chief...more

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Objection: The U Is Badgering the Player – University of Wisconsin Sues University of Miami over Tampering

The enforceability of player NIL contracts under the House v. NCAA settlement is already being tested before the ink has even dried on the court's final approval. In a potentially precedent-setting move, the University of...more

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[Podcast] R&G Dugout: The House v. NCAA Settlement—Tax Implications for Colleges and Universities

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On this episode of the R&G Dugout podcast, Ropes & Gray intellectual property transactions partner and a leader of the firm’s sports industry initiative Erica Han is joined by tax attorneys Gil Ghatan, Kendi Ozmon and...more

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House v. NCAA Settlement Sparks New Age of Student-Athlete Compensation

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What was once inconceivable in the world of college sports has quickly become a reality. After years of litigation over its rules against athlete compensation, the NCAA has finally changed its tone....more

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Long-Awaited Settlement Agreement Raises New Challenges for NIL Licensing Deals

On June 6, 2025, the Northern District of California in House v. NCAA approved a landmark settlement deal allowing colleges and universities to pay their students directly for their participation in college athletics. The...more

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Tennessee Governor Signs Bill Expanding Student-Athlete NIL Compensation

On May 1, 2025, Governor Bill Lee signed into law legislation (SB 536/HB194) that expands Tennessee’s Intercollegiate Athlete’s Name, Image, or Likeness Law (“student-athlete NIL statute”). Under the law, Tennessee...more

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