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Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox P.L.L.C.

IP Hot Topic: The (Media) Empire Strikes Back

Some of the largest movie studios have entered the fray of GenAI copyright litigation. Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Twentieth Century Fox, Universal Pictures, and DreamWorks sued the image-GenAI company Midjourney, Inc. in the...more

Venable LLP

Zeigler v. NCAA: Court Denies Zakai Zeigler's Motion for Preliminary Injunction in Antitrust Fight Over NCAA's Four-Seasons Rule

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On June 12, 2025, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee denied Zeigler's request for a preliminary injunction, where he sought to immediately suspend the NCAA's Four-Seasons Rule to make him...more

Foster Garvey PC

Power Plays and Paydays: NCAA, Post Malone & the New Sports Economy

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Welcome back to the Spotlight! For time immemorial (since 1906, to be exact), the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) so-called amateurism rules sought to enforce a bright-line distinction between college sports...more

Vondran Legal

Who is the international intellectual property alliance?

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Who is the International Intellectual Property Alliance?  Here is some general information....more

WilmerHale

Final Approval for House v. NCAA Settlement Brings New Era, More Litigation

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The world of college sports enters historic new territory after Judge Claudia Wilken granted final approval to the $2.8 billion settlement of the federal class-action antitrust lawsuit House v. NCAA on June 6, 2025. Much ink...more

Kaufman & Canoles

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

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On June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved a settlement agreement between the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”), power conferences, and...more

Fisher Phillips

Federal Full Court Press: Landmark Bipartisan NIL Bill Seeks to Harmonize State-by-State Patchwork and Redefine Amateurism

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College athletics is racing headfirst into a new era – and some lawmakers want Congress to be the referee. With the bipartisan introduction of the Student-athlete Protections and Opportunities through Rights, Transparency,...more

Bricker Graydon LLP

Final Approval of House Settlement Reshapes College Athletics Landscape

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After five winding years in court, the most talked about class action lawsuit settlement in college athletics – House v. NCAA – has finally been approved by Judge Wilken in the Northern District of California. This landmark...more

Ice Miller

The New Ohio eBingo and RVLT Gaming Bill Introduced and What It Means

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Ohio continues to see the introduction of additional gaming bills since both SB 197 (iGaming & iLottery) and HB 298 (iGaming) were introduced in May 2025. On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, sponsored by Representatives Mike...more

Cozen O'Connor

NY AG’s Closure of Online Sweepstakes Casinos Not Left to Chance

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New York AG Letitia James sent cease-and-desist letters to 26 online sweepstakes casino platforms alleging that they engage in prohibited gambling activity. In the letters, the AG demands that the virtual “sweepstakes...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

Fourth-and-Null: Ohio Aims to Void Athlete Deals That Go Beyond Final Whistle

On March 18, 2025, State Representatives Brian Stewart (R-Ashville) and Ty D. Matthews (R-Findley) introduced House Bill 184. This bill is aimed at preventing college athletes from being locked into name, image, and likeness...more

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.

NCAA v. House: The Billion Dollar NIL Case That Will Reshape College Sports

College sports is on the verge of a historic shift that will redefine how student-athletes are compensated for the value they bring to their institutions. At the center of this transformation is House v. NCAA, a federal...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

What the House v. NCAA Settlement Means for the Future of NIL and College Sports

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The wait is over. On June 6, 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California approved the $2.576 billion class action settlement in House v. NCAA....more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

College Sports Commission Goes Live as NCAA Era Enters New Phase

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A new chapter in college sports began on June 6, when U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken granted final approval to the House v. NCAA settlement. This landmark $2.8 billion agreement will fundamentally reshape the structure of...more

Proskauer - Labor Relations Update

SAG-AFTRA Strikes Back:  Files ULP Over AI Darth Vader in Fortnite

On May 19, 2025, the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (“SAG-AFTRA”)—the union representing actors, voice artists, and other media professionals—filed an unfair labor practice charge...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

Maine Gambling Control Unit Issues Warning on Illegal Online Gaming Including Certain Sweepstakes Models

Maine’s Gambling Control Unit (GCU) has issued a formal warning regarding the proliferation of illegal interactive gaming (“iGaming”) platforms operating within the state. The warning emphasized that while certain forms of...more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

House Settlement Approved: College Sports Transition into a New but Familiar Legal Era

The settlement in House v. NCAA (“House Settlement”) was formally approved by Judge Claudia Wilken on June 6, 2025. The House Settlement is poised to bring significant changes to the landscape of college athletics, with...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: Tracking CSC detail and other open regulatory items

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

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Reading the Tea Leaves: How Trademark Applications Show WNBA and NWSL Expansion Plans and Complications

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Keen sports observers sometimes use trademark applications to try to identify the names and locations of potential expansion teams that may be coming to sports leagues. Recent trademark applications by the WNBA and National...more

Miller Canfield

House v. NCAA Settlement: More questions raised than answered

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On June 6, 2025, a U.S. District Judge in the Northern District of California approved the long-anticipated and landmark $2.576 billion settlement in House v. NCAA, transforming the landscape of college sports. ...more

Loeb & Loeb LLP

How Private Equity Is Shaping Modern Music Catalog Deals

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Ann Chen, deputy chair of the firm’s Capital Markets & Corporate department, provides an insider perspective on the crossroads of corporate law and entertainment, particularly in the music catalog space....more

Akerman LLP

A New Era of College Sports: Overview and Impact of the NCAA House Settlement Agreement

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The NCAA House settlement agreement has been the subject of significant discussion and controversy, with multiple hearings reflecting the magnitude of its implications. However, on Friday, June 6, Judge Claudia Wilken granted...more

Lowndes

$2.7 Billion Settlement Outlines New Ways Colleges Can Compensate Student Athletes

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Since its inception, the NCAA has restricted schools from paying student athletes anything beyond scholarships that covered tuition and the cost of attendance. However, with the continued popularity of college sports and the...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Film Room: House approved; College Sports Commission goes live

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

Fisher Phillips

Game. Set. Settlement: Your School’s 7-Step Plan After Final Approval Granted In House v. NCAA Authorizing Pay For...

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College sports have changed forever in a watershed moment that will fundamentally reshape the structure of Division I athletics. Following extensive briefing, nearly five hours of final argument, and multiple revisions to...more

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