In light of the NCAA’s changes of NIL legislation, much of the focus has been on student-athletes. However, companies have been presented with major sponsorship and branding opportunities as well. This is an outline of how brands can capitalize on the marketability of student-athletes in the wake of the March Madness tournaments. The numbers behind… Continue reading How Sponsors Can Capitalize on Athlete Marketing in the Wake of March Madness
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The NCAA’s new Standard of Review for NIL Violations: How it Works and What it Means
NEW NCAA Bylaw 19.7.3: “In cases involving name, image and likeness offers, agreements and/or activities in which related communications and conduct are subject to NCAA regulation, the infractions process shall presume a violation occurred if circumstantial information suggests that one or more parties engaged in impermissible conduct. The enforcement staff may make a formal allegation… Continue reading The NCAA’s new Standard of Review for NIL Violations: How it Works and What it Means
NCAA Announces First NIL-Related Infractions Case
On February 24, 2023, the NCAA released a decision in its first NIL-related infractions case. The case dealt with impermissible recruiting contacts and inducements in the University of Miami’s Women’s basketball program. Although the case did not involve any direct violation of any of the NCAA’s NIL rules or policies, it did involve John Ruiz, a… Continue reading NCAA Announces First NIL-Related Infractions Case
Making the Case for Subscription-Based Legal Services
As we are nearly ¼ of the way through the 21st century, it is beneficial to examine how consumer preferences and business services have developed in recent years. Subscription-based offerings have permeated through dozens of industries over the past decade. From Peloton and Equinox Plus to Netflix and Apple Music, businesses have started to offer consumers… Continue reading Making the Case for Subscription-Based Legal Services
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.” Students first, athletes second. Even with the introduction of athletic scholarships—which provide a scholarship in exchange for athletic performance—college athletes have not been viewed by courts as employees. While there have been dozens of… Continue reading College Athletes as Employees: How the 3rd Circuit Could Pave the Way
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 step forward in creating a more equitable and trustworthy NIL landscape for college athletes MILWAUKEE, FEBRUARY 16, 2023. Frieser Legal, a pioneering law firm in the NIL space, announced today that they… Continue reading Frieser Legal Joins the NIL Verified Network