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Legal Analysis
Alex Patterson
Jun 27, 20223 min read
Ohio State Trademarks the word “THE” for University and Athletic Apparel
Last week, THE Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio trademarked the word “THE” for use on all university and athletic apparel. This...
Brendan Bell
Jun 16, 20224 min read
The NCAA Transfer Portal is Good, It Just Needs a Structured Timeline
Even before the arrival of the NCAA Transfer Portal and the one-time transfer rule that allows all college athletes to change schools...
Hunter Seidler
Jun 5, 20223 min read
Lane Kiffin & the NIL Debate: To Cap or Not to Cap?
If you’ve been following the drama of NIL and the growing utilization of the transfer portal in collegiate athletics, you know the two...
Duncan Hubbard
May 23, 20223 min read
Saban's Comments Emphasize the Need for NIL Uniformity
On Wednesday, Alabama Coach Nick Saban ruffled some feathers in the college football world when he accused Jimbo Fisher of buying his #1...
Landis Barber
May 19, 20222 min read
California Senate Bill Aims To Compensate College Athletes
In February, California State Senator Steven Bradford introduced the College Athlete Race and Gender Equity Act. The bill currently sits...
Ryan Whelpley
May 14, 20222 min read
NCAA Issues New NIL Guidance Aimed at Boosters
The NCAA’s Division I Board of Directors issued new name, image, and likeness ("NIL") guidance on Monday to clarify the NCAA's existing...
Landis Barber
May 10, 20222 min read
NCAA Issues New NIL Guidance
Last week, Division I leaders met and discussed the need to enforce the NCAA’s name, image, and likeness interim policy. After dropping...
Brendan Bell
May 10, 20223 min read
NCAA Could Be Lifting a Limit on the Number of Paid Assistant Coaches in College Baseball
With all the chaos surrounding the NCAA right now, many people recognize that the current model is in need of change. Whatever that...
Landis Barber
May 3, 20222 min read
NCAA Will Allow Schools and Conferences to Sell Statistics to Sportsbooks
After inking deals with professional leagues for certain player data, including the NFL, NBA, and MLB, sportsbooks are now shifting gears...
Ryan Whelpley
Apr 25, 20224 min read
Mississippi and Tennessee Amend NIL Laws to Allow Schools to Facilitate NIL Deals
Mississippi and Tennessee have each amended their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) laws to allow schools to facilitate NIL deals....
Ryan Whelpley
Mar 31, 20222 min read
U.S. Senators Propose New Bill to Change NCAA Infractions Process
The NCAA’s infractions process has long been criticized for lengthy investigations, selective enforcement, and arbitrary and...
Matthew Netti
Mar 30, 20225 min read
March Madness NIL Winners
It’s March so all eyes are on college basketball. This year, the men’s and women’s tournaments present a unique opportunity for brands...
Landis Barber
Mar 30, 20223 min read
The NCAA Accountability Act of 2021
After years of complaints about the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) handling of infractions, Senators Marsha Blackburn...
Ryan Whelpley
Mar 23, 20222 min read
Adidas Launches NIL Network that could Pay More than 50,000 Student-Athletes
Adidas announced that it will be launching a name, image, and likeness (NIL) network that will be open to every eligible student-athlete...
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