Regulatory & Compliance
In a landmark decision, the NCAA Division I Council voted to remove cannabis from its list of banned substances for championships and postseason football, effective immediately. This shift reflects evolving attitudes towards cannabis and prioritizes student-athlete health and well-being...
As an update to last week’s article “Paying High School Athletes”, which focused on the implications and opportunities of high school athletes’ compensation and Florida’s NIL (name, image, and likeness) proposal, the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) unanimously...
As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, Southeastern Conference (SEC) football coaches are preparing for potential changes that could significantly impact roster sizes and the role of walk-ons. Recent discussions at the SEC spring meetings in Destin,...
The landscape of college athletics is on the verge of a seismic shift. With the House v. NCAA antitrust case nearing a settlement, the prospect of revenue sharing with college athletes is imminent. However, this impending change raises significant...
The House v. NCAA antitrust settlement marks a monumental shift in college athletics. While this development promises to address long-standing inequities in athlete compensation, it also poses significant challenges for smaller schools, non-revenue sports, and women's athletics. For athletic...
As the landscape of high school athletics evolves, the prospect of paying student-athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals is gaining traction. With states like Florida considering proposals to allow high school athletes to profit from business agreements,...
The landscape of college athletics is facing another significant shift as the debate over whether college athletes should be considered employees intensifies. Recent legislative efforts and unionization moves have brought this issue to the forefront, raising important questions about...
The electrifying moments when athletes like Caitlin Clark shatter records and captivate audiences underscore the growing interest in women’s college sports. However, beneath this surge in popularity lies a stark reality: significant gaps persist between men’s and women’s participation...
The landscape of college athletics is undergoing significant transformation. With the advent of revenue-sharing models and increasing commercialization, athletic departments are under pressure to secure new funding sources. Private equity firms like RedBird Capital and Weatherford Capital are stepping...
In a historic move, the NCAA and power conferences are on the brink of significant change. This week, a vote on the proposed terms of the House v. NCAA settlement is expected, which could revolutionize how college athletes are...
