With the 2022 NCAA Convention having concluded, sweeping legislation was considered and passed. The membership voted to approve a new constitution for the Association. The decentralizing move gives more rulemaking authority to individual NCAA divisions, schools and conferences. What we know for certain is that college athletics will look substantially different in a few years from now… Continue reading Square Peg in a Round Hole: The Challenge of College Athlete Unionization
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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 their name, image and likeness for commercial gain. South, a University of Alabama graduate, has stated that his state’s NIL law is “more restrictive than what the NCAA adopted.” Unquestionably, South does not want… Continue reading Alabama State Rep. Moves to Repeal NIL Law
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 brands, products, and services. NIL deals have included contracts with car dealerships, restaurants, and clothing brands, to name a few. Since July 1st, 2021, student-athletes have submitted their NIL deals to on-campus compliance… Continue reading NCAA Rules, State Laws, Institutional Policies and… FTC Guides? One More Consideration for Student-Athletes in the NIL Era
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 and providing lessons. While the majority of college athlete NIL activity has included sponsored social media posting, camps and lessons are an excellent way for student-athletes to monetize their… Continue reading Legal Considerations of Hosting a Camp as a College Athlete
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 NCAA eligibility. Much like professional athletes, college athletes have engaged in sponsored social media or “influencer” advertising, signing autographs, memorabilia sales, paid public appearances, and product endorsements. One important difference between the endorsement deals that NCAA student-athletes can sign and the ones… Continue reading Why NCAA Athletes are not Allowed to Wear Sponsored Apparel in-Game but Professional Athletes (sometimes) Can
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 them. Those NIL contracts have included deals with national brands, such as Gatorade and Dr Pepper, as well as local businesses like car dealerships and restaurants. While hiring an attorney or representative to draft and negotiate your NIL contracts… Continue reading What Student-Athletes Should Include in an NIL Contract