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Post-House Settlement, Are Federal NIL Laws on the Horizon?

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The House v. NCAA class action settlement was approved on June 6. While the House settlement changes the college sports landscape, it has also left institutions, coaches and athletes with questions. Since 2021, there has been...more

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NCAA Considers Major Policy Shift on Gambling Restrictions

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The NCAA Division I Council has proposed a rule change to permit student-athletes and institutional staff to place bets on professional sports. If adopted, this change would mark a significant shift from the NCAA’s...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

The Sports Law Playbook: Q2 2025

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It’s game time: Dive into the summer edition of The Sports Law Playbook, Loeb & Loeb’s quarterly briefing on all things sports law. In this issue, we explore the dramatic rise of legalized sports betting in the U.S. and what...more

Fisher Phillips

Federal Full Court Press: Landmark Bipartisan NIL Bill Seeks to Harmonize State-by-State Patchwork and Redefine Amateurism

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College athletics is racing headfirst into a new era – and some lawmakers want Congress to be the referee. With the bipartisan introduction of the Student-athlete Protections and Opportunities through Rights, Transparency,...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Fourth-and-Null: Ohio Aims to Void Athlete Deals That Go Beyond Final Whistle

On March 18, 2025, State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Ty D. Matthews (R-Findley) introduced House Bill 184. This bill is aimed at preventing college athletes from being locked into name, image, and likeness...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: Tracking CSC detail and other open regulatory items

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

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: House anticipation and DC movement

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

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: Roster limit changes and potential presidential commission

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

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: DC activity—proposed student-athlete employment law and potential NIL executive order

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

McCarter & English, LLP

McCarter’s Playing Field: Sports Law Insights

Welcome to McCarter’s Playing Field: Sports Law Notes, where you’ll find the latest in sports law, notes about our practice, and important updates for athletes, teams, institutions, facilities, investors, and others in the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: House anticipation and beyond

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

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Texas NIL Update: Texas Gears Up for a Post-House Settlement World and Beyond

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Texas’s biennial legislature is in session, and revamping Texas’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws to keep up with the developments across the U.S. seems to be a hot topic. As of the date of this post, state...more

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Look Ahead to the Week of March 3: Trump Addresses Congress

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Both the House and Senate are in session this week. Last week, House Republicans were able to coalesce in dramatic fashion to pass a budget resolution that creates a process to combine President Trump’s tax policy and other...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - February 2025 #4

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The NFL, MLB, NCAA and NASCAR said they support a bill introduced in Congress on Thursday that would give state and local law enforcement the ability to disable drones during sporting events, which the leagues say have become...more

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Beltway Buzz - June 2024 #3

The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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House Considers Bill Declaring Student Athletes Not Employees

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Workforce Committee held a hearing on H.R. 8534, entitled “The Protecting Student Athletes’ Economic Freedom Act” (“Act”). If passed, the Act would...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

NILAR: Oregon's New Bill Changes the Name of the Game

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On February 14, the Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill amending the state’s law regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL). If the bill (HB 4119) passes through the state Senate, it would prohibit the NCAA, athletic...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - February 2024 #4

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The first person charged for violating a 2020 law that forbids conspiracies to taint international sports events through performance-enhancing drugs received a three-month prison sentence. Federal prosecutors used the...more

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Highlights of the Federal Proposals to Regulate NIL Deals

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The 2023 college football season ended in early January, and sports fans are eagerly anticipating the start of college basketball’s March Madness. Many are also anxious about the future of college sports, given the non-stop...more

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After House Bill 68 Override, Implications for Education in Ohio

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The Ohio legislature’s override of House Bill 68 comes after nearly two years of debate about how to handle mental health, healthcare, and athletics for transgender youth. School districts and higher education institutions...more

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Gender Equity Consideration in School-Sponsored Sports Policies

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As independent schools work to promote equity, understanding, and inclusion of students across the gender spectrum on their campuses, it seems that legislative efforts on the state and federal levels are moving in the...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

NIL Tug of War: Evolving State NIL Laws and the Prospects of a Federal NIL Bill

Earlier this month, prominent figures in the realm of college sports gathered on Capitol Hill to advocate for federal name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation. Currently, one NIL bill has been introduced in the House, and...more

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Top Workplace Law Stories You May Have Missed from May 2023

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years — and this past...more

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

What to Expect When You’re Expecting: An Overview of the Proposed Federal NIL Bill

A sneak peek into the potential future of federal name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations has emerged with the release of a draft bill. This development marks the first significant step towards a federal NIL law since the...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act: New NIL Legislation Seeks to Protect Student Athletes

U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and John Thune (R-S.D) recently introduced the Athlete Opportunity and Taxpayer Integrity Act. The goal of the bipartisan legislation is to protect student athletes by preventing individuals...more

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