NIL Revolution is a comprehensive blog dedicated to analyzing the ever-evolving legal landscape of college athletics. From breaking news and current events to compliance and enforcement insights, our authors provide in-depth analysis of issues within the college athletics domain, with a particular focus on the regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for student-athletes.

Devoted to bringing you the latest developments and looking beyond the game, the blog is published by members of Troutman Pepper Locke’s NIL team and edited by Callan Stein, Chris Brolley, and Mike Lowe, experienced attorneys who frequently represent and advise higher education clients in areas related to collegiate athletics and NIL matters.

NIL Revolution will cover topics such as:

  • Breaking News
    • Legal Cases and Settlements
    • Legislation Updates
    • Conference Realignment
  • NIL Compliance
    • NIL Regulations and Laws
    • Title IX and Gender Equity
    • NIL Tax Issues
  • NCAA Bylaws
    • Rule Changes
    • Student-Athlete Eligibility
    • NCAA Policies
  • Investigations and Enforcement
    • NIL Enforcement
    • NCAA Investigations
    • Recruiting Violations
  • Opinions
    • The Future of NIL
    • The Future of College Sports

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Cal’s broad litigation and investigation practice encompasses white collar criminal matters, corporate and commercial civil litigation, internal investigations, and health care litigation. Cal frequently represents and advises higher education clients, particularly in areas related to collegiate athletics and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL)

Cal’s broad litigation and investigation practice encompasses white collar criminal matters, corporate and commercial civil litigation, internal investigations, and health care litigation. Cal frequently represents and advises higher education clients, particularly in areas related to collegiate athletics and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights and compliance. Cal provides NIL compliance advice and internal investigation services to major universities, including those that participate in Division I football and basketball, and likewise advises schools on athletics contracts, conference affiliations, conference realignment, and other NCAA-related issues. Cal also represents and advises businesses on NIL contracts, as well as NIL collectives on formation and compliance matters. Cal hosts the firm’s “Highway to NIL” podcast that discusses the legal landscape and developments in the area of NIL law.