College Athletes as Employees: How the 3rd Circuit Could Pave the Way
For as long as intercollegiate athletics have existed, colleges and universities (and the NCAA) have maintained that college athletes are “student-athletes.... Read more.
Frieser Legal Joins the NIL Verified Network
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Frieser Legal February 16, 2023 Frieser Legal Joins the NIL Verified Network The membership program represents a critical ste... Read more.
Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against USC to Move Forward
The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Los Angeles Regional Director has determined that the National College Players Association’s (NCPA) Unfair Labor... Read more.
Representing Athletes: The Legal Implications for NIL Agents
Over the past year and a half, high school and college athletes have signed thousands of name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals. NIL deals have been ... Read more.
5 Questions College Athletes Should Ask Professional Service Providers
Educational resources created for college athletes have been extensive in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era. There have been materials developed to help a... Read more.
A Comprehensive Legal Guide for NIL Industry Start-ups
At slightly more than one year old, the name, image, and likeness (NIL) industry is booming. And it’s not just for high school and collegiate athletes. The bi... Read more.
Why the Power 5 Commissioners want a Federal Law to Govern NIL
In an Aug. 31 letter to U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Tommy Tuberville, the Power 5 conference commissioners outlined their position on how Congr... Read more.
Navigating the World of NIL as a Sponsor
Much has been made of the rule changes in college athletics, with the NCAA allowing college athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness since... Read more.
Taking NIL to the Next Level: What to Look for in Year Two
As the second school year of the NIL era is about to begin, many collegiate student-athletes have taken advantage of the opportunities that have come ... Read more.
NIL for International Student-Athletes
Beginning on July 1, 2021, the NCAA amended its bylaws to allow student-athletes to receive compensation in exchange for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) f... Read more.