The battle between former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and the NFL took a significant turn this week when the Nevada Supreme Court refused to force Gruden’s claims into arbitration. Gruden’s lawsuit alleges that the league and Commissioner
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Duane Morris Sports Law, published by Duane Morris LLP, focuses on legal issues related to the sports industry. The blog covers topics such as collegiate athletics funding models, athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements, sports antitrust litigation, regulatory developments affecting sports organizations, and athlete investments in professional sports franchises. It addresses legal challenges faced by universities, athletic associations, professional sports teams, and individual athletes, including contract enforcement, compliance with governing bodies like the NCAA, and emerging trends in sports business and law.
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A Wave of Federal NIL Action Signals Big Changes Ahead
Over the past several weeks, there has been a surge of federal government activity aimed at reshaping the landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights in college athletics. From executive action to competing congressional bills, lawmakers and regulators are…
How the NCAA NIL Settlement Affects Higher Education Institutions
By Duane Morris
On June 6, 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved the settlement agreement in House v. NCAA, Oliver v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA. As higher education institutions determine how to implement the terms of the agreement,…
The First Challenge to House v. NCAA: Female Student Athletes Claim Backpay Provision Violates Title IX
Just days after the House v. NCAA settlement was approved, the first appeal of the order was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit based on Title IX concerns. On June 11, 2025, eight female athletes…
Future of NCAA In Question Following SEC’s Rumored Exit
“It Just Means More.” The slogan of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has long symbolized the prestige and tradition of its collegiate sports programs. But could the SEC be preparing to forge its own path? Recent statements made by SEC Commissioner…
April 24 Event: Game Changers: Unlocking Potential in Women’s and Emerging Sports Leagues and Advancements in Sports Tech
By Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP will present Game Changers: Unlocking Potential in Women’s and Emerging Sports Leagues and Advancements in Sports Tech on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern. REGISTER FOR THE EVENT Registration and Program: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30…
Jaden Rashada’s Claims Move Forward in Major NIL Litigation: Rashada v. Hathcock et al.
On April 8, 2025, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida ruled that the majority of claims asserted in Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against University of Florida (“UF”) head coach Billy Napier, former…