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Mandated Risk Assessment of Students: Part One – Authority to Mandate

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At NABITA, we are often asked whether a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), CARE team, Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management (BTAM) team, or, in some instances, the Threat Assessment Team (TAT) has the authority to...more

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When the Academic Year Ends and the Title IX Complaint is Still Open 

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As the academic year draws to a close, Title IX practitioners may feel increased pressure to resolve outstanding Title IX complaints before graduation, summer breaks, and other transitions. The Office for Civil Rights (OCR)...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

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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

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One Big Beautiful Bill Act Provision Would Modify “Endowment Tax” Paid by Certain Private Colleges and Universities

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), as passed by the House of Representatives on May 22, 2025, contains a provision that would modify the excise tax paid by certain private colleges and universities on net investment...more

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Justice Department’s “Civil Rights Fraud Initiative” Increases False Claims Act Risks Related to Alleged Discrimination

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On May 19, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a memorandum announcing the creation of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Civil Rights Fraud Initiative (the Initiative), which directs DOJ attorneys to utilize the...more

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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

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Split U.S. Supreme Court Decision Leaves Religious Charter School Ban Intact

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On May 22, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a per curiam decision in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond, resulting in a 4-4 split due to the recusal of Justice Amy Coney Barrett. The Court’s split decision...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

Ballard Spahr LLP

FTC takes action against student loan debt relief companies

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The FTC has recently taken action against two student loan debt relief companies and their owners....more

Williams Mullen

Institutions of Higher Education Face Increased Exposure to False Claims Act Violations

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On May 19, 2025, the Department of Justice announced the establishment of a Civil Rights Fraud Initiative, created to enforce the False Claims Act (FCA) “against those who defraud the United States by taking its money while...more

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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

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Federal Law Imposes Anti-Hazing Requirements on Higher Education Institutions - 2025 Deadlines Are Looming

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A recent federal law requires higher education institutions to take several new actions in 2025 to address incidents related to hazing. The Stop Campus Hazing Act, enacted on December 23, 2024, modifies Clery Act...more

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Illinois Insights: An update from Cozen O'Connor (6/9)

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Ethics legislation stalls in Springfield as Senate president tries ‘brazen’ move that would have helped his election case - “In the closing hours of the Illinois General Assembly’s spring session, Senate President Don Harmon...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

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$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

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First Circuit Finds University Police Sergeants and Sergeant Detectives are “Supervisors” Under the National Labor Relations Act

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On May 23, 2025, the First Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the National Labor Relations Board’s 2024 decision that police sergeants and sergeant detectives in Northeastern University’s police department were statutory...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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K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup - June 2025 #2

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The New York State Education Department said it won’t rescind a ban on the use of Indigenous mascots and names in public schools despite a threat from the Trump administration to pull its federal funding, telling the U.S....more

Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL

House Settlement—Detailed Breakdown

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

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Client Alert: NCAA House Settlement Approved

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On Friday, June 6, 2025, US District Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division, finally approved the $2.8 billion settlement agreement arising from Case No....more

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General Assembly Expands Eligibility for CT Family Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave

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Effective October 1, 2025, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act (“CT FMLA”) and Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (“CT Paid Leave”) will be expanded to include all non-certified school employees at...more

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Green Light for a New Era: Final Approval of House v. NCAA Settlement Ushers in Historic Change for College Athletics—and a...

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On June 6, 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California granted final approval of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, clearing the way for NCAA Division I schools to directly compensate...more

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