On September 25, 2024, UNLV starting quarterback Matthew Sluka announced that he would be departing from the program due to broken promises regarding compensation that was promised to him in an NIL agreement with the university’s collective. Despite leading the
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NIL Representation Agreements: What Athletes and Agents Need to Know
When the NCAA amended its amateurism bylaws on July 1, 2021, the Association removed a handful of key restrictions that were previously placed upon collegiate “student-athletes.” In addition to the ability to sign name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals,…
NCAA Adopts New NIL Legislation for Coming Academic Year
On August 1, 2024, the NCAA’s new Bylaw 22 went into effect. With this change, the NCAA has adopted new bylaws for the upcoming academic year. Notably, the new bylaws change legislation regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL). The new…
NIL Litigation Heats Up with Two Major Cases
College athletics has been in a state of constant regulatory change since the NCAA’s decision to permit athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) nearly three years ago. In addition to several rounds of NCAA NIL guidance, there…
Zion Williamson Wins Appellate Case Against Former Agent
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit has ruled in favor of Zion Williamson in his lawsuit against his former marketing agency, Prime Sports Marketing. The case primarily dealt with the North Carolina Uniform Athlete Agents Act. While…
Frieser Legal Provided Counsel to Top-Ranked Football Recruit on Suspension
Frieser Legal advised five-star safety Trey McNutt during his eligibility dispute with the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). McNutt was suspended by the OHSAA in February for competing in offseason 7-on-7 tournaments, which violated an Association rule prohibiting football…
Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Loses Key Appellate Case
The Wisconsin Court of Appeals (District II) has ruled in favor of Hayden Halter, a high school wrestler, in his case against the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). In February of 2019, Halter was suspended by the WIAA for two…
Frieser Legal Named to “Top 100 Law Firms with Sports Practices”
Frieser Legal has been named to Hackney Publications’ annual list of Top 100 Law Firms with Sports Practices. The list is published “with the goal of providing the sports industry with a guidebook to the top 100 law firms with…
University Intellectual Property Implications in Name, Image, and Likeness Deals
Every college and university in the world owns intellectual property. One of the most important aspects of a university’s intellectual property is its trademarks. Consider any “big-time” college athletics universities, such as the University of Alabama, Michigan, or Wisconsin. Each has iconic…
NCAA Finds NIL Rules Violations in Florida State Football Program
The NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions (COI) has announced an infractions decision for violations of the NCAA’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) and recruiting rules in the Florida State football program. The conduct in question stems from an assistant coach…