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In an era when the NCAA and college athletics conferences can’t seem to find a win, the Ivy League quietly earned one in April. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to toss out a lawsuit challenging the Ivy League’s...more
After years of playing defense in federal court, the NCAA has recently put a few important points on the board in its efforts to preserve competitive balance and maintain clear eligibility standards for student-athletes. Two...more
In April 2026, San Diego State University (SDSU) entered into a court-approved settlement resolving Title IX class action claims alleging systemic disparities in athletic financial aid awarded to female...more
A federal judge in the Southern District of California has approved a class action settlement resolving Title IX claims against a state university brought by current and former female student‑athletes alleging inequities in...more
The enactment of Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code—part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21)—is one of the most significant developments in education-related tax policy in a generation. Building on decades...more
If your business or institution is considering applying for federal grant programs, you should be prepared for potential new requirements related to DEI and immigration proposed by the Trump administration. The federal...more
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Last week, the College Sports Commission (CSC) issued two key announcements, one regarding the impact of new scholarships on the institutional cap and the other reiterating rules and approach to third-party NIL in light of...more
The impact of the elimination of scholarship equivalencies on Title IX compliance is an infrequently discussed aspect of the House settlement. We analyzed the practical application of that rule change in an article published...more
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A group of Senate Democrats recently introduced legislation designed to bring federal oversight to college athletics’ increasingly chaotic NIL landscape. The September 29 bill, known as the Student Athlete Fairness and...more
In the immediate aftermath of the House v. NCAA settlement, President Donald Trump issued an executive order addressing the future of name, image and likeness (NIL) payments and the distribution of scholarships to college...more
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In the wake of the landmark June 6, 2025, House v. NCAA settlement, several groups have initiated appeals challenging the Settlement’s terms, asserting Title IX, antitrust, and other related issues. Title IX and Antitrust...more
By now, you’ve seen last week’s Executive Order regarding college athletics. In this week’s Film Room, we take a deep dive into key aspects of the EO and help you forecast what to expect in the coming months. Unpacking Key...more
On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled, "Saving College Sports," aimed at preserving athletic opportunities and preventing college athletes from being classified as professional employees....more
On July 24, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order: Save College Sports (the “Order”), which outlines federal guidelines and positions on the evolving landscape of student-athlete compensation for name, image,...more
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A new era in college athletics officially began on June 6, 2025, when U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken granted final approval to the $2.8 billion House v. NCAA settlement in antitrust litigation over NCAA rules that barred...more