NEW NCAA Bylaw 19.7.3: “In cases involving name, image and likeness offers, agreements and/or activities in which related communications and conduct are subject to NCAA regulation, the infractions process shall presume a violation occurred if circumstantial information suggests that one
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Frieser Legal Insights, published by Frieser Legal, focuses on legal issues affecting athletes, sports agencies, and related businesses. The blog covers topics such as NCAA regulations, athlete eligibility disputes, name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights for high school and college athletes, sports contract disputes, and developments in sports law litigation. It also addresses regulatory changes impacting sports organizations and provides updates on significant court rulings and settlements relevant to the sports industry. The content is geared toward legal professionals, athletes, and sports industry stakeholders seeking information on the intersection of law and athletics.
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NCAA Announces First NIL-Related Infractions Case
On February 24, 2023, the NCAA released a decision in its first NIL-related infractions case. The case dealt with impermissible recruiting contacts and inducements in the University of Miami’s Women’s basketball program. Although the case did not involve any direct violation…
Making the Case for Subscription-Based Legal Services
As we are nearly ¼ of the way through the 21st century, it is beneficial to examine how consumer preferences and business services have developed in recent years. Subscription-based offerings have permeated through dozens of industries over the past decade. From…
College Athletes as Employees: How the 3rd Circuit Could Pave the Way
For as long as intercollegiate athletics have existed, colleges and universities (and the NCAA) have maintained that college athletes are “student-athletes.” Students first, athletes second. Even with the introduction of athletic scholarships—which provide a scholarship in exchange for athletic performance—college…
Frieser Legal Joins the NIL Verified Network
NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Frieser Legal February 16, 2023 Frieser Legal Joins the NIL Verified Network The membership program represents a critical step forward in creating a more equitable and trustworthy NIL landscape for college athletes MILWAUKEE, FEBRUARY 16,…
Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against USC to Move Forward
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…
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…