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 with... 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) for... Read more.
The Transfer Portal: Legal Considerations for Student-Athletes
With the spring semester nearing its conclusion, spring football is underway, and the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments have wrapped up. A common... Read more.
Tax Implications of NIL for Student-Athletes
As tax season is looming, many student-athletes that have earned income for NIL activities over the past year will likely interact with the IRS for the first time.... Read more.
College Athletes’ Brands and Possible Trademark Infringement
With college athletes able to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL), many have turned to creating and building their own brands. Building a brand can... Read more.
Square Peg in a Round Hole: The Challenge of College Athlete Unionization
With the 2022 NCAA Convention having concluded, sweeping legislation was considered and passed. The membership voted to approve a new constitution for... Read more.
Alabama State Rep. Moves to Repeal NIL Law
Alabama Representative Kyle South—the lawmaker behind the state’s NIL bill—has moved to repeal the law granting student-athletes the opportunity to utilize... Read more.
NCAA Rules, State Laws, Institutional Policies and… FTC Guides? One More Consideration for Student-Athletes in the NIL Era
Since NCAA student-athletes have been able to sign name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts, college athletes have entered into endorsement deals to promote various... Read more.
Legal Considerations of Hosting a Camp as a College Athlete
Since July 1st, 2021, NCAA student-athletes have been able to utilize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and capitalize on their athletic ability by hosting camps... Read more.