Since NCAA student-athletes have been able to sign name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts, college athletes have entered into endorsement deals to promote various brands, products, and services. NIL deals have included contracts with car dealerships, restaurants, and clothing brands, to name
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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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Legal Considerations of Hosting a Camp as a College Athlete
Since July 1st, 2021, NCAA student-athletes have been able to utilize their name, image, and likeness (NIL) and capitalize on their athletic ability by hosting camps and providing lessons. While the majority of college athlete NIL activity has included sponsored…
Why NCAA Athletes are not Allowed to Wear Sponsored Apparel in-Game but Professional Athletes (sometimes) Can
Since the beginning of the “NIL era,” NCAA student-athletes have had the opportunity to utilize their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) for commercial purposes while maintaining their NCAA eligibility. Much like professional athletes, college athletes have engaged in sponsored social media or “influencer” advertising, signing autographs, memorabilia sales, paid public appearances,…