On June 21, 2021, the United States Supreme Court (“SCOTUS”) released its highly anticipated opinion in NCAA v. Alston. SCOTUS unanimously upheld the rulings by the United States District Court for the Northern District of...more
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The allowance of student‑athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) has shaken the landscape of college sports. The saga kicked off with the Supreme Court ruling on NCAA v. Alston on June 21, 2021. ...more
On June 14, Governor Greg Abbott signed into law Texas’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) bill, which had previously been approved by both the Texas Senate and the House of Representatives. The bill will allow collegiate...more
On May 28, 2021, the Texas State Senate approved Senate Bill 1385 on name, image, and likeness (NIL) law by a 28-2 vote. The bill was approved by the Texas House of Representatives by a vote of 117-27 on May 23, 2021, after...more
In early May, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law House Bill 617 on name, image and likeness (NIL) law. The Georgia law which governs compensation that student-athletes will be eligible to receive for...more
In spring, 2021, events are poised to reshape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics as it has existed.
On March 31, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral argument in the case of NCAA vs. Alston....more
An important development in the fast-changing landscape of intercollegiate athletics’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules may occur, when NCAA v. Alston is heard by the United States Supreme Court in March, with the Court’s...more
The Texas Legislature convenes January 12, 2021, for 140 days of regular session. House Bill 920, pre-filed by Representatives Matt Krause and Drew Darby, if enacted into law, takes effect January 1, 2023....more
These are indeed “Strange times.” No, I am not referring to effects of COVID-19, social distancing, and face masks.
On April 29, 2020, the NCAA Board of Governors announced support of rule changes which would allow...more