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Tampering has long been a hot topic in the NCAA membership, with a variety of opinions on how to best address the issue. This week, the NCAA Division I (DI) Cabinet took decisive action to combat tampering, endorsing a...more
Reports of the NCAA circulating a memo to institutions reminding them of the restrictions on unauthorized contact with student-athletes in the tampering bylaw and warning of significant penalties for violations started a week...more
This is the second article in a series between Hogan Lovells and Secretariat on legal and expert issues that arise in sports disputes. Recent football seasons have demonstrated that financial regulations are now as much a...more
This extract was first published in The Rise of Women's Football: London Edition report, produced by The Rise of Women's Football in partnership with Hogan Lovells and GENSport. It is reprinted here with permission from The...more
But NFL celebrates possible pyrrhic victory. In August 2025, the National Football League filed a grievance against the NFL Players Association concerning the union’s annual release of Team Report Cards in which the...more
As the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots meet again on football’s biggest stage, the rematch inevitably pulls everyone back to one moment. Different rosters. Different seasons. Same unresolved question. With a...more
The college football coach carousel is in full swing and in this era of college football, each school competes in an arms race of sorts for not only the top players, but also the top football coaches. This blog post focuses...more
Wayne Gandy spent 15 years as a professional football player with the NFL. He played with the Los Angeles Rams during the 1994 season before the team moved to St. Louis, but never again played for a California team...more
Former UofSC Gamecock quarterback Connor Shaw joins us to share his powerful story of surviving sudden cardiac arrest and how that life-changing moment inspired him to launch Heart Huddle, a nonprofit dedicated to CPR...more
This is the first article in a series between Hogan Lovells and Secretariat on legal and expert issues that arise in sports disputes. ...more
The Act signals a shift in football regulation and aims to ensure the sustainable operation of English football clubs....more
In this episode, Austin Padgett and Rusty Close delve into the intriguing intersection of sports and intellectual property law. They explore the complexities of copyrighting choreographed works, from iconic celebration dances...more
In this week’s Film Room, we break down an important announcement regarding...more
Independence in expert analysis is essential Adverse inferences from missing data will only be drawn where the circumstances demand it Preservation must be handled rigorously, with clients tested and explanations for gaps...more
Last week, a federal court in California denied defendant SportsEdTV’s motion to dismiss a proposed class action alleging that SportsEdTV—which hosts sports training videos—violated the Video Privacy Protection Act (VPPA) and...more
In the United States, Sundays are for professional football. Saturdays are for college football. And Friday nights are for high school football....more
As college football season begins, the spotlight is not just on the games, but now it is also on the changing business landscape of college sports. As discussed in our previous blog, the House v. NCAA settlement that was...more
The Football Governance Act, introducing a new regulatory framework and independent football regulator for the top five tiers of men’s football in England, has now passed as legislation. This LawFlash sets out some of the...more
The Football Governance Act was passed into law on 21 July 2025. This follows a long period of debate amongst legislators, regulators, clubs, fans and other market stakeholders about the future of English football, in...more
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
With the Super Bowl coming up, it is important for brands looking to capitalize on football-themed promotions to remember that the terms “Super Bowl” and “Super Sunday” are registered trademarks guarded by the National...more
It seems almost certain that, in December 2024, FIFA will confirm the award of the rights to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Assuming that this happens, it will be a major milestone in the...more
The Pitch newsletter is a monthly update of legal issues and news affecting or related to the music, film and television, fine arts, media, professional athletics, eSports, and gaming industries. The Pitch features a diverse...more
The National Football League has paid more than $1.3 billion to settle claims from former professional athletes who suffered neurological damage due to concussions sustained while playing, with 4% of that earmarked for their...more
The UK Parliament held the first reading of the Football Governance Bill (the Bill) on 24 October 2024, establishing an independent football regulator in England. The UK Labour government made several changes to the previous...more