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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

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

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

Ropes & Gray LLP

[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

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Legal Considerations for K-12 Leaders, Stakeholders After Historic NCAA Settlement to Compensate Student-Athletes

For the first time ever, all Division I colleges and universities may decide to compensate their student-athletes directly through revenue sharing under the terms of the House v. NCAA settlement, signaling a new chapter for...more

Fox Rothschild LLP

What the House Settlement Means for College Sports

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The recent settlement in House v. NCAA marks a seismic shift in college athletics. By paving the way for schools to directly pay student-athletes, the agreement signals a formal departure from the NCAA’s amateurism model and...more

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Final Approval of House Settlement Clears a Path for NCAA Institutions to Pay Student-Athletes Directly

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On June 6, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Claudia Wilken issued a long-awaited final approval of a $2.8 billion settlement in the blockbuster House v. NCAA antitrust case that paves the way for direct sharing of revenue...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

NCAA v. House: The Billion Dollar NIL Case That Will Reshape College Sports

College sports is on the verge of a historic shift that will redefine how student-athletes are compensated for the value they bring to their institutions. At the center of this transformation is House v. NCAA, a federal...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

College Sports Commission Goes Live as NCAA Era Enters New Phase

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A new chapter in college sports began on June 6, when U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken granted final approval to the House v. NCAA settlement. This landmark $2.8 billion agreement will fundamentally reshape the structure of...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

House Settlement Approved: College Sports Transition into a New but Familiar Legal Era

The settlement in House v. NCAA (“House Settlement”) was formally approved by Judge Claudia Wilken on June 6, 2025. The House Settlement is poised to bring significant changes to the landscape of college athletics, with...more

Akerman LLP

A New Era of College Sports: Overview and Impact of the NCAA House Settlement Agreement

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The NCAA House settlement agreement has been the subject of significant discussion and controversy, with multiple hearings reflecting the magnitude of its implications. However, on Friday, June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken granted...more

Fisher Phillips

Game. Set. Settlement: Your School’s 7-Step Plan After Final Approval Granted In House v. NCAA Authorizing Pay For...

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College sports have changed forever in a watershed moment that will fundamentally reshape the structure of Division I athletics. Following extensive briefing, nearly five hours of final argument, and multiple revisions to...more

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NCAA’s $2.8 Billion Athlete Revenue Settlement Receives Final Approval

Not only does Judge Claudia Wilken’s final approval of the In re: College Athlete NIL Litigation settlement provide $2.576 billion in damages for settlement class members, it changes the rules of the game for current and...more

Amundsen Davis LLC

[Webinar] Be the First to Know: Live Breakdown of the House Settlement Decision - June 9th, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm EST

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A final ruling on the House v. NCAA settlement hearing has been issued by Judge Claudia Wilken. Join Luke Fedlam live on Monday at 7:30 PM ET / 6:30 PM CT for a webcast breakdown of everything you need to know about the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: NIL clearinghouse detail

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

Fisher Phillips

Judge Delays Final Approval of the House v. NCAA Settlement Over Roster Limit Concerns: What Your Athletic Department Should Know...

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The future of college sports hangs in the balance as negotiations over the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion antitrust settlement head into overtime. Judge Claudia Wilken recently declined to grant final approval of the deal due...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Judge Dismisses Antitrust Claims by Chalmers and Other Former Players Against NCAA

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On Monday, a U.S. district court judge in the Southern District of New York dismissed a lawsuit brought by former Kansas basketball player Mario Chalmers and 15 other former college basketball players. The plaintiffs all...more

Fisher Phillips

Settlement to End Collegiate Amateurism on Brink of Approval: What You Need to Know About Latest House v. NCAA Court Hearing

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On the final day of “March Madness,” the NCAA’s attention shifted from basketball courts to the courtroom, where a federal judge signaled a high likelihood that she would sign off on a settlement agreement that would end...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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NCAA Proposed Settlement Receives Preliminary Approval

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After nearly five months of waiting, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”), the former Power Five college athletics conferences (now known as the Power Four following the departure of 10 schools from the...more

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Final Buzzer for NCAA Amateurism? What Preliminary Approval of the House Settlement Means for College Sports

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Despite previously raising several important concerns relating to the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion antitrust settlement in House v. NCAA, federal Judge Claudia Wilken recently granted preliminary approval of the deal in an...more

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NCAA’s Student-Athlete Settlement Signals Big Changes Ahead: 3 Things Higher Education Institutions Need to Know

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The NCAA and its power conferences recently approved a multi-billion-dollar agreement to settle several antitrust claims brought by student-athletes, taking the next step towards reshaping the collegiate sports landscape. The...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - March 2024 #3

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Dartmouth College must bargain with its men’s basketball team after the National Labor Relations Board certified the players’ recent landmark vote to unionize with the Service Employees International Union on Thursday, but a...more

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