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This will be interesting to watch, though not sure the ramifications beyond college sports. Regardless of the outcome, one important subtext will be compliance with Title IX! https://lnkd.in/g5idpNp7
I am hoping this leads to more a "players' association" model to come from everything we are seeing with unionization efforts and NIL collectives within collegiate sports. This is a common practice in American professional team sports, where players' associations often allow for group licensing of athletes' Name, Image & Likeness. Could we also eventually see "salary cap"-like constraints on NIL collectives to keep the completive balance of marquee collegiate sports? https://lnkd.in/eGP_UD57
Wrote about my neighborhood (Capitol Hill) and my beat (College Sports™). Since a lot of people on here care deeply about these issues, very curious to hear any thoughts, additional questions, perspective in the comments. Thanks for reading! https://lnkd.in/e5vCamuU
The introduction of new federal NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) bills represents a monumental shift in collegiate sports. These bills champion the rights and financial opportunities for athletes. This move acknowledges their significant contributions and paves the way for greater autonomy and economic empowerment. It's a progressive step towards fairness in collegiate athletics, ensuring athletes can leverage their talents and hard work to secure a more stable future. If you would like more insights, please consider exploring the Forbes article for an in-depth look at these transformative developments. #PINCommunityAdvocate #NILBranding #NILStudentAthlete
Educator and attorney. Doctor of education in organizational change and leadership. 41 years of civil law practice. Broadening service to include higher educational leadership and creating organizational dynamics.
Draft NIL Legislation Aims to ‘Save College Sports as We Know It’ The question of whether college athletes should be employees looms over the conversation about setting a national standard on name, image and likeness rights. “People should be careful what they wish for,” a softball player testified Thursday. #studentathletes #ncaa #collegesanduniversities #NILlegislation #thelaw #money #profit #profitoffstudentathletes #employmentlaw #nationalstandard #studentathletesasemployees #testimony https://lnkd.in/gCz4qaYt
With collegiate name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights becoming more prevalent, legal questions on how athletes' freedom to exploit those rights, and how regulation of those freedoms work, are also on the rise. Allison First discusses how the Transfer Rule works in this new era of athlete freedom, the Department of Justice's involvement in regulating athlete transfers, and if the Transfer Rule can survive an antitrust challenge. https://lnkd.in/gZ5h7-K7
My latest #FMG blog discusses the recent multi-billion-dollar settlement in the federal antitrust lawsuits against the #NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association). The proposed settlement agreement requires the NCAA to pay damages over ten years to past and current college athletes who were prohibited from marketing and profiting from their name, image, and likeness. #FMGlaw #employmentlaw #laborandemploymentlaw #collegeathletics #TitleIX
In today’s #FMG blog, Noël Couch discusses the recent multi-billion-dollar settlement in the federal antitrust lawsuits against the #NCAA (National Collegiate Athletics Association). The proposed settlement agreement requires the NCAA to pay damages over ten years to past and current college athletes who were prohibited from marketing and profiting from their name, image, and likeness. Click below to read the full story! https://lnkd.in/enb_RUsj #FMGlaw #employmentlaw #laborandemploymentlaw #collegeathletics #TitleIX
In an article published by Sports Business Journal, Michael W. Perlo ’23 examines the legal implications of the increased involvement of private equity firms in collegiate sports. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/e_qs_qa7 #UBuffalo #UBuffaloLaw
🚨 The FIRST athlete objections to the House v. NCAA proposal have been filed, highlighting some major concerns as this landmark case seeks to pave the way for revenue-sharing in college sports. Covered by Front Office Sports, this article gives a very solid overview of what’s going down: ⚖️ Legal Challenges: Ivy League athletes filed objections over language in the settlement that could force them to drop separate lawsuits if they join the House plaintiff class. 🚫 Antitrust Concerns: Lawyers in related cases argue that the proposed $2.8 billion settlement underestimates damages and includes unfair restrictions that may violate antitrust laws. ❌ Gender Equity Issues: Female athletes have raised objections, stating that the settlement disproportionately undervalues women’s sports, offering significantly lower compensation compared to their male counterparts. As this legal battle continues to unfold, the objections to the House v. NCAA proposal underscore a ton of complexities with athlete compensation, with more challenges likely to arise as the case progresses toward a final approval. 🏛️ #CollegeSports #NIL #AthleteRights #SportsMedia https://lnkd.in/e7TUVKPN
In Sports Business Journal, Constangy attorney Chris Deubert discusses the NLRB's ruling granting Dartmouth men's basketball players unionization rights, adding complexity to NCAA sports. Learn more in the link below. #NCAA #LaborRelations
