A new name, image, and likeness (NIL) dispute signals that the storm surrounding college athlete compensation will not be calming anytime soon. A lawsuit involving Florida State’s head basketball coach is the latest – but...more
A new NIL issue emerged last week as the starting quarterback for the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) left the undefeated Rebels over claims of unfulfilled verbal promises allegedly made to him by an assistant coach....more
Colleges and universities have started to become involved with online NIL stores where fans, students, and alumni can purchase custom-branded clothing adorned with the last name and jersey number of their student-athlete of...more
An alternate solution to the ever-increasing push to make collegiate student-athletes employees may finally be on the horizon. The lack of uniformity in state name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws has created an uneven playing...more
An arbitrator recently ruled that the University of Connecticut owes its former men’s basketball coach more than $11 million after determining the school violated a collective bargaining agreement by firing him without just...more
Name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation for college athletes has changed the landscape for college athletic departments and conferences alike, creating a host of new and unique compliance obligations. In the past year...more
Universities have often offered courses teaching students how to navigate the workplace and manage their careers. Now, we’re starting to see some of these courses focus on teaching students how to best participate in the gig...more