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“NIL Go”: Deloitte Establishes Basic Framework to Review Third-Party NIL Deals

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A three-page memo distributed to schools provides further clarity regarding Deloitte’s role as the approved clearinghouse for name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals, as outlined in the House settlement and guidance documents....more

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Gauging Professional Sport Biometric Data Privacy Concerns

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In today’s data-driven sports industry, teams, leagues and sponsors increasingly rely on biometric and performance data to enhance player performance, prevent injuries and optimize contract negotiations. Such data collection...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - May 2025 #3

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French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was convicted of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in Paris in 2021 and handed an 18-month suspended sentence....more

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Online Abuse in Sport: What Can We Learn From the Rubiales Trial?

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The event that took over the Women’s Football World Cup Final on 20 August 2023 returned to dominate headlines this month. Luis Rubiales (Rubiales), former president of the Spanish Football Association, was found guilty of...more

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Do April Tariff Showers Bring May Trade Deal Flowers?

Following the introduction and partial rescission of the “Liberation Day” tariffs last month, the latest U.S. government actions have largely—though not universally—continued down the path of an easing tariff burden. Of...more

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(Podcast) The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against ALO Yoga and several influencers for failing to disclose that various social media campaigns were actually paid ads. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down...more

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The Briefing: Influencer Fail – ALO Yoga & Influencers Named in $150M Class Action Lawsuit for FTC Violations

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A class action lawsuit has been filed against ALO Yoga and several influencers for failing to disclose that various social media campaigns were actually paid ads. Weintraub attorneys Scott Hervey and Tara Sattler break down...more

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How Culture, Law and Technology are Redefining Book Publishing

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There are a lot of exciting emerging trends in the book publishing industry that are responsible for its consistent growth....more

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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Relevant Provisions for Sports Industry

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On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released an updated text of draft tax legislation (the “House Draft Bill”)...more

Robinson+Cole Data Privacy + Security Insider

The VPPA: The NBA and NFL Ask SCOTUS to Referee

On April 22, 2025, the National Football League (NFL) filed an amicus brief asking the United States Supreme Court to take on a Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) class action case against the National Basketball Association...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: Roster limit changes and potential presidential commission

In this week’s Film Room, we update you on: - House party and objector submissions on roster limits - A new Arizona state NIL law that may conflict with the contemplated clearinghouse - Reporting regarding a potential...more

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No Visas for Foreign Transgender or Male Athletes Competing in Women’s Sports

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President Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) banning athletes assigned male at birth from competing in women’s sports. This applies to sports competitions within both educational institutions and athletic associations....more

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Possible Trump Executive Order on NIL Reform Would Face Legal Challenges

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After meeting with former University of Alabama football coach and seven-time national champion Nick Saban, President Trump is considering forming a college sports commission and issuing an executive order to establish...more

Jenner & Block

Client Alert: US Copyright Office Releases “Pre-Publication Version” of Report on Copyright Issues in Generative AI Training

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On May 9, 2025, the US Copyright Office released a “pre-publication version” of Part 3 of its report on Copyright and Artificial Intelligence (the Report). This much-anticipated Report focuses on use of copyrighted works in...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

Kadrey v. Meta: The First Major Test of Fair Use in the Age of Generative AI

On May 1, 2025, a federal courtroom in San Francisco became ground zero for one of the most consequential copyright hearings in recent memory. The three hour hearing in Kadrey v. Meta Platforms marked the first major judicial...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Podcast - Betty... embargaron Ecomoda

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En este episodio de "A Lo Legal En Par Minutos", nuestro socio Edwin Cortés y Catalina Gutiérrez, abogada de litigios, conversan sobre una línea argumental de la telenovela colombiana "Betty la Fea" en la que se hace evidente...more

Arnall Golden Gregory LLP

Unhidden Fees: FTC Mandates Upfront Disclosure of All Mandatory Fees in Live-Event Ticketing

The live entertainment industry should take note that the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) has finalized its Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees aimed at eliminating deceptive pricing practices in the live-event ticketing...more

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Cleveland Museum of Art to Return $20 Million Bronze Statue to Turkey

In February, the Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) announced that it would withdraw its lawsuit against the Manhattan District Attorney (DANY) for declaratory judgment that the museum was the rightful owner of a Greco-Roman...more

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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - May 2025 #2

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The Fourth Circuit on Friday seemed poised to unravel a federal court’s injunction allowing two NASCAR teams, including one co-owned by NBA legend Michael Jordan, to continue racing as chartered teams while they pursue...more

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Navigating Roster Limit Challenges: Updates to the House v. NCAA Settlement Agreement

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On May 7, the parties in House v. NCAA submitted supplemental briefs in response to U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken’s April 23 order requiring both parties to address her concerns over the issue of roster limits. These...more

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Can Tattoos Be Copyrighted? The Legal Battle Over Mike Tyson's Iconic Ink — No Infringement Intended Podcast

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In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close discuss the legal implications of Mike Tyson's face tattoo in the context of intellectual property law. They explore the copyright infringement lawsuit filed by tattoo artist S....more

McCarter & English, LLP

Changing Immigration Policies Pose New Challenges for NCAA Institutions and NIL Opportunities for International Student-Athletes

Nearly 25,000 international student-athletes from countries around the globe compete in National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sports. Almost all NCAA international student-athletes are on F-1 student visas, which...more

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‘Make Hollywood Great Again’ Trump Proposes Tariffs to Boost American Film Production

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President Trump recently announced a plan to impose a 100% tariff on films produced outside of the United States, leaving stakeholders in the entertainment industry concerned and confused....more

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FTC’s Unfair/Deceptive Fees Rule Takes Effect

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The Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees, 16 C.F.R. Part 464, is effective as of May 12, 2025. According to the FTC’s recent press release, the Rule “prohibits bait-and-switch pricing and other...more

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Champion Blue LLC: Kentucky’s Play to Reshape College Athletics

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Recently, the University of Kentucky took an interesting step in the context of collegiate athletics by converting its athletic department into a limited liability company (LLC), named Champions Blue LLC. This structure makes...more

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