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
6/17/2025
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An Oregon federal judge denied the University of Oregon’s motion to dismiss the lawsuit accusing the University of disproportionate investment in women’s sports and “glaring inequalities in facilities, finances, and...more
4/14/2025
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In 2023, the number of federal corporate prosecutions remained far below the 25-year average after two consecutive years of increases.
..The DOJ’s Fraud Section secured just $690 million in penalties across eight...more
8/20/2024
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We may be embarking on the end of the infamous transfer portal hold that restricts college-athletes from immediate competition after switching schools. In an age of increasing athlete autonomy, this ruling could impose a...more