Why NCAA Athletes are not Allowed to Wear Sponsored Apparel in-Game but Professional Athletes (sometimes) Can
Since the beginning of the “NIL era,” NCAA student-athletes have had the opportunity to utilize their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for commercial purposes while maintaining their... Read more.
What Student-Athletes Should Include in an NIL Contract
Since July 1st, 2021, NCAA student-athletes have been able to enter into Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts with companies and brands looking to sponsor... Read more.
Understanding your Right of Publicity as an NCAA Student-Athlete
As an NCAA student-athlete, you are entitled to the “right of publicity.” But what does that really mean? The International Trademark Association defines the... Read more.
NIL Compliance Checklist for College Athletes
Collegiate student-athletes entering into Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) endorsement deals should be certain that their NIL deals are in compliance with all applicable... Read more.
Frieser Legal Launches Pro Bono Project
Frieser Legal Pro Bono Project About the ProjectAt Frieser Legal, we recognize the importance of sports in education and personal development. We also understand... Read more.
4 Months Into the NIL Era—Legal Questions College Athletes Haven’t Thought About Yet
On July 1st, 2021, the NCAA made headlines by allowing college athletes to monetize their name, image and likeness (NIL) for the first time. Intercollegiate athletes... Read more.
What to Make of the NCAA’s Suspension of Illinois MBB Star
The Illinois Men’s Basketball program has announced that Kofi Cockburn has been suspended by the NCAA Eligibility Center for three games for violating the... Read more.
NLRB General Counsel Memo
The National Labor Relations Board general counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, released a memo on September 29, 2021 outlining her position that college athletes are statutory... Read more.