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,
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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…
The Transfer Portal: Legal Considerations for Student-Athletes
With the spring semester nearing its conclusion, spring football is underway, and the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments have wrapped up. A common occurrence at this point in the semester is student-athletes entering the transfer portal. In the wake…
Tax Implications of NIL for Student-Athletes
As tax season is looming, many student-athletes that have earned income for NIL activities over the past year will likely interact with the IRS for the first time. Student-athletes should be mindful that their income from NIL deals over the…
College Athletes’ Brands and Possible Trademark Infringement
With college athletes able to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL), many have turned to creating and building their own brands. Building a brand can come with the use of a trade name and a personalized logo, specific…
Square Peg in a Round Hole: The Challenge of College Athlete Unionization
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…
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…