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CSC Notifies LSU and Other Schools of Investigations Into Potential NIL Deal-Reporting Violations

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Just weeks ago, we reported that the College Sports Commission (CSC) would be ramping up investigations into unreported third-party NIL agreements. The CSC has since made good on that promise. On January 30, The Athletic...more

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Trinidad Chambliss’ Contract-Based Challenge to NCAA Eligibility Decisions

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Trinidad Chambliss’ lawsuit in the Chancery Court of Lafayette County, Mississippi, asks the court to bar the NCAA from enforcing its eligibility denial and to require the association to apply its bylaws as written and as...more

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The FTC Dusts Off the 2004-Era Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act for the Benefit of Student-Athletes

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On January 12, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent letters to 20 unnamed Division I universities requesting information regarding student-athlete contracts with sports agents. The inquiry focuses on compliance with the...more

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From Locker Room to Sportsbook: Lessons for Colleges From the Smith Point Shaving Indictment

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A recent federal indictment in United States v. Smith, et al. alleged a multiyear point‑shaving and illegal sports betting scheme involving dozens of current and former Division I men’s basketball players from at least 17...more

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Enforcing After House: The College Sports Commission and the Future of NIL Regulation

The College Sports Commission (CSC) was established to oversee compliance with and enforcement of collegiate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules following the House settlement....more

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FTC SPARTA Letters Kick Off a New Quarter of Enforcement - What Student-Athletes and Agents Need To Know

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For sports fans, January is usually a pretty fun month. To borrow from a great (non-sports-related) movie, it’s Everything Everywhere All at Once. You’ve got the NFL Playoffs, the College Football Playoff, and regular-season...more

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Enforcement on the Horizon: CSC Issues NIL Guidance

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On January 8, the College Sports Commission (CSC) issued guidance in direct response to a recent news report from Yahoo Sports that examined college football student-athletes being offered third-party NIL deals that violate...more

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FTC Puts Student-Athlete Representation Back in the Spotlight

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sent a clear signal to the sports industry: Compliance with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) is back on the enforcement radar....more

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The Issue in Enforcing Student Athlete Revenue Sharing Contracts Resurfaces Amid Demond Williams Attempted Transfer

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On January 6, 2025, University of Washington standout quarterback Demond Williams announced that he plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal just four days after reportedly signing a contract with Washington football for the...more

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Film Room: NCAA Bylaws, CSC Policies And Contractual Terms Thrust Into Focus By Transfer Activity

Happy New Year! 2025 was a monumental year in college sports. As we open 2026, somehow the pace of regulatory and commercial activity continues to accelerate. While most were celebrating the new year or taking down...more

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NCAA Rescinds Rule Change That Would Have Allowed Athletes to Bet on Professional Sports

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The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has abruptly reversed a recently approved rule change that would have permitted college athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports. Under a rarely...more

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Film Room: Sports Betting Regulatory Update

In this week’s Film Room, we break down important sports betting news from the past week impacting college athletics, including: • A sports betting infractions case involving a men’s basketball program - • A rule...more

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CSC Moves to Close Post-House Settlement Loopholes and Bolster Enforcement Powers Through Membership Agreement

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The College Sports Commission (CSC) has circulated a 10-page University Participation Agreement that would dramatically reshape NIL and direct-payment enforcement. The biggest shift: schools would waive their right to...more

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Film Room: CSC releases NIL deal data and more sports betting cases

On November 6, the College Sports Commission (CSC) published an NIL deal flow report that included data on third-party NIL deals through the end of October. According to the report, the CSC has cleared 12,175 deals totaling...more

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NCAA Division I Modifies Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Rules and Penalties Effective Immediately

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors made significant modifications to the rules pertaining to the reporting of NIL deals to the designated clearinghouse, NIL Go....more

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NCAA President Calls for Stiffer State Laws on Sports Betting Following NBA Betting Scandal and Revised Legislation Permitting...

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On October 23, 2025, NCAA President Charlie Baker issued a statement calling for stiffer penalties at the state level for illegal sports betting schemes following the arrest of two NBA coaches and an NBA player for their role...more

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Anonymous Reporting in College Sports: A Game-Changer for NIL Compliance

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On October 8, the College Sports Commission (CSC) launched an anonymous tipline that facilitates the confidential reporting of possible violations related to third-party name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements and revenue...more

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NCAA Takes Steps to Permit Gambling on Professional Sports While Continuing to Crack Down on College Sports Betting

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On October 8, 2025, the NCAA Division I Administrative Committee adopted a proposal that would allow for student-athletes and athletics department staff members to bet on professional sports. The rule change will take effect...more

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Film Room: CSC Update and VPPA Lawsuit Survives MTD

Recent reporting regarding the College Sports Commission - Recent reporting suggests frustration with the College Sports Commission (CSC), both on campus and in the collective community....more

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[Podcast] Collateral Consequences: The Iowa College Sports-Betting Scandal

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For the first episode of Wicked Coin’s second season, hosts Tatiana Sainati and Diana Shaw are joined by special guest Colin Cloherty, a Wiley associate, former NFL player, and federal prosecutor, who helps them unravel the...more

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CSC’s First NIL Report Reveals $80 Million in NIL Deals, Although Overall System Efficacy Questions Remain

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The College Sports Commission (CSC) released its first NIL Go platform report since mandatory reporting went into effect in June. From June 11 through August 31, 2025, the CSC reports that 32,000+ registered users submitted...more

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Film Room: Sports Betting Risks and Data Privacy Lawsuit

Last week, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions issued decisions regarding three men’s basketball student-athletes who bet on their own games, bet on one another’s games and provided information that enabled others to...more

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Implications of Updated College Sports Commission Guidance Related to NIL Collectives, Transactions

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The College Sports Commission (CSC) has updated its guidance to clarify its enforcement position in response to questions over the continued viability of “NIL collectives” and transactions. The CSC established the NIL Go...more

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Film Room: COI Decision Informs Regulatory Approach and Another Data Lawsuit

Last week, the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (COI) issued a notable decision. In this week’s Film Room, we draw out underreported aspects of the decision that shine a light on significant features of college...more

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Moving the Goalposts: CSC Adds and Subtracts Guidance on the “Valid Business Purpose” Standard

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As we reported last week, the College Sports Commission (CSC) issued initial guidance on how it would evaluate student-athlete NIL deals. As part of that guidance, the CSC promised to make available additional information...more

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