In this week’s Film Room, we examine the heightened risks of sports betting applicable to the college game and measures institutions can take to keep them in check....more
In this week’s Film Room, we note the impact of the Second Circuit’s recent Flores v. NFL decision and considerations in college athletics dispute resolution.
In a recent decision, the United States Court of Appeals for...more
In this week’s Film Room, we break down an important announcement regarding...more
Recent reporting regarding the College Sports Commission -
Recent reporting suggests frustration with the College Sports Commission (CSC), both on campus and in the collective community....more
Welcome to our newsletter with the latest legal news in sports from the Courtside Counsel. Our team of attorneys is actively monitoring the news for need-to-know legal developments and issues involving the sports industry....more
Johnson (student-athlete employment status) update - As a brief refresher, plaintiff student-athletes in Johnson are seeking a finding that a wide range of student-athletes are employees of their institutions. In July 2024,...more
Last week, a federal court in California denied defendant SportsEdTV’s motion to dismiss a proposed class action alleging that SportsEdTV—which hosts sports training videos—violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and...more
Last week, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions issued decisions regarding three men’s basketball student-athletes who bet on their own games, bet on one another’s games and provided information that enabled others to...more
On September 4, the CSC released data regarding submitted third-party NIL transactions, noting the number, value and status of deals submitted. On September 5, the CSC published revised data, following a clerical error....more
As college athletics continues its multifaceted evolution, sponsorship and revenue generation considerations become even more determinative of competitive outcomes....more
9/3/2025
/ Antitrust Litigation ,
College Athletes ,
Compensation & Benefits ,
Eligibility ,
Intellectual Property Protection ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
Revenue ,
Sponsorship Agreements ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes
In this week’s Film Room, we provide updates regarding: court decisions on eligibility rule challenges, a data privacy lawsuit filed against SeatGeek...more
Last week, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (COI) issued a notable decision. In this week’s Film Room, we draw out underreported aspects of the decision that shine a light on significant features of college...more
In this week’s Film Room, we:
- flag risks associated with the football program general manager (GM) position
- update you on a recent surge of data privacy lawsuits targeting the sports industry
We also outline steps...more
Last week, the College Sports Commission issued revised guidance regarding its analysis of third-party NIL deals. In this week’s Film Room, we break down that update and note considerations that can support deal clearance....more
The New York Fashion Workers Act (Act), which came into effect on June 19, 2025, introduces significant protections for models and new obligations for businesses in New York’s fashion industry. If your company engages models,...more
By now, you’ve seen last week’s Executive Order regarding college athletics. In this week’s Film Room, we take a deep dive into key aspects of the EO and help you forecast what to expect in the coming months.
Unpacking Key...more
7/31/2025
/ Antitrust Provisions ,
College Athletes ,
Enforcement ,
Executive Orders ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
NCAA ,
Regulatory Agenda ,
Rulemaking Process ,
Scholarships ,
Student Athletes ,
Trump Administration
In this week’s Film Room, we break down:
- The reported text of a potential executive order and its possible impact on college athletics regulation
- A decision from a federal appeals court reversing an eligibility rule...more
In this week’s Film Room, we provide updates on:
- College Sports Commission (CSC) activity
- The SCORE Act
College Sports Commission Update -
On July 10, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo! Sports published a memo sent by...more
In this week’s Film Room, we:
- Break down an updated NCAA Q&A, which crystallizes the permissible competitive advantage offered by Designated Student-Athletes
- Provide a roundup of recently filed notices of appeal in...more
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
In this week’s Film Room, we get you up to speed on a very busy week in college athletics regulatory activity. Below, we:
- Unpack a detailed 36-page Q&A regarding House implementation and enforcement
- Provide an update...more
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
In today’s special edition of Film Room, we note immediate action items and flag the critical open issues to track in order to stay ahead during the busiest summer in recent memory.
House settlement approved -
On...more
6/10/2025
/ College Athletes ,
Compensation ,
Endorsements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Name and Likeness ,
NCAA ,
New Regulations ,
Settlement ,
Settlement Agreements ,
Sports ,
Student Athletes
Stress levels ratchet up as the membership continues to wait for an approved House settlement. In this week’s Film Room, we offer practical steps to take now to best move through the uncertainty....more
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