Category: Practice Area- NIL & Athletes
Explore our blog posts on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) and athlete pay issues. Stay informed about legal developments, regulations, and insights shaping the future of college and professional sports compensation.
Angel Reese’s “mebounds” Trademark Is a Masterclass in Missing the Point (and the Layup) – Why Self-Awareness Matters
Let’s talk about why WNBA self-proclaimed diva Angel Reese wants to trademark an obvious insult and what it says about modern athlete marketing. Angel (technically, Angel Reese LLC) has filed a trademark application for the term “mebounds” – a nickname that originated online to mercilessly mock her habit of inflating rebound stats by missing easy layups and…
The New Era of High School Athlete Endorsements: Get Rich Before You Can Vote
Categories: Practice Area- NIL & AthletesRemember when high school sports were just about the love of the game? Cute, right? Those days are long gone. Thanks to recent rule changes, teenage athletes are now raking in endorsement deals before they even figure out how to do their own laundry. That’s right. The idiot you raised who cannot remember to put…
The Big Ten’s New NIL Policy: A Masterclass in Power Grabs (With a Side of Legal Gymnastics)
Categories: Practice Area- NIL & AthletesJust when we thought the NCAA had loosened its grip on student-athletes, the Big Ten swoops in with an NIL policy that reads less like an opportunity for players and more like a hostage negotiation. It’s all take-it-or-leave-it, with a dusting of old school paternalism and, let’s face it, racism. Let’s break it down, shall…
Understanding Common NIL Compliance Policy Terms Across Universities
Categories: Practice Area- NIL & AthletesWith the rise of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities for student-athletes, universities across the United States have implemented compliance policies to ensure that their athletes and programs remain within the bounds of NCAA regulations. While each institution tailors its policies to its unique culture and priorities, certain common terms and concepts appear across the…
Why NIL Recipients and Young Athletes Need Lawyers
Categories: Practice Area- NIL & AthletesThe advent of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights has revolutionized the world of collegiate and amateur athletics. Young athletes are now able to profit from their personal brands in ways that were unthinkable just a few years ago. However, with opportunity comes complexity. Navigating the legal and financial landscape of NIL deals requires more…
Newest NIL Case Settlement Changes the Athlete Payment Landscape
Categories: Practice Area- NIL & AthletesUnderstanding NIL and the Latest Class Action Settlement The world of college athletics has undergone a seismic shift with the advent of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements. These arrangements allow college athletes to profit from their personal brands while maintaining eligibility to compete. However, as NIL opportunities proliferate, legal disputes have emerged, including a…