The National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Los Angeles Regional Director has determined that the National College Players Association’s (NCPA) Unfair Labor Practice charge against the University of Southern California (USC) has enough merit to move forward. In February 2022, the NCPA
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Representing Athletes: The Legal Implications for NIL Agents
Over the past year and a half, high school and college athletes have signed thousands of name, image, and likeness (NIL) endorsement deals. NIL deals have been signed with local companies like car dealerships and national brands like Pepsi and…
5 Questions College Athletes Should Ask Professional Service Providers
Educational resources created for college athletes have been extensive in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) era. There have been materials developed to help athletes understand NIL laws, NIL contracts, intellectual property, taxes, and more. One area where college athletes…
A Comprehensive Legal Guide for NIL Industry Start-ups
At slightly more than one year old, the name, image, and likeness (NIL) industry is booming. And it’s not just for high school and collegiate athletes. The billion-dollar industry has created countless jobs and business opportunities. In addition to the…
Legislative Update on a Federal NIL Bill
By Marquis Ward
There has been a strong push for Congress to pass legislation to regulate the NIL space within college athletics. Recently, concern about donors and collectives abusing the current lack of name, image, and likeness rules has been voiced by some…
An Analysis of NIL Governance in High School Sports
By Marquis Ward
NIL has created avenues for talented athletes to transform themselves into marketable, celebrity figures. For some, these opportunities are accompanied by lucrative deals surpassing dollar amounts most Americans may never see. Although there has been much focus on name, image,…
Why the Power 5 Commissioners want a Federal Law to Govern NIL
In an Aug. 31 letter to U.S. Senators Joe Manchin and Tommy Tuberville, the Power 5 conference commissioners outlined their position on how Congress can most appropriately create fair and uniform legislation to govern name, image, and likeness (NIL) in college athletics. The…
Navigating the World of NIL as a Sponsor
Much has been made of the rule changes in college athletics, with the NCAA allowing college athletes to profit off of their name, image, and likeness since July 1st, 2021. The NIL market—already a billion-dollar industry—is only set to grow, as…
Taking NIL to the Next Level: What to Look for in Year Two
As the second school year of the NIL era is about to begin, many collegiate student-athletes have taken advantage of the opportunities that have come with the ability to market their name, image, and likeness. In year two, college athletes should consider…
NIL for International Student-Athletes
Beginning on July 1, 2021, the NCAA amended its bylaws to allow student-athletes to receive compensation in exchange for their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) for the first time. College athletes across the country have since signed thousands of endorsement deals…