Thursday, September 19, 2024

Regulatory Compliance and Legal Resources

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...
College football is undergoing a period of significant change, marked by evolving conference structures and a broader College Football Playoff (CFP). Amid this turbulence, the Group of Five (G5) conferences are exploring the possibility of launching an independent postseason...
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...
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...
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 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...
Imagine a packed stadium on a crisp autumn Saturday, the crowd roaring as a young quarterback throws the game-winning touchdown. This isn’t just a pivotal moment in college sports; it’s a snapshot of an evolving landscape where the spotlight...
The U.S. Department of Education's Title IX athletics rule has faced significant delays, sparking debate and concern among educational institutions and athletic programs. Originally expected to provide a framework for including or excluding transgender students from athletic teams aligned...
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...
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...