Approved NCAA v. House Settlement Leaves Open Ended Legal Questions

After five years of litigation and negotiations, an antitrust settlement between the NCAA, the Power Five Conferences (Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, and ACC), and current and former Division I student-athletes has been approved by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken. The landmark agreement reshapes the collegiate sports world as it completes the NCAA’s transition … Continue Reading

Paris Olympics & Paralympics – Part 2: What could possibly go wrong?

By Henry Goldschmidt on July 16, 2024 Posted in Anti-doping, Betting/Gambling, CAS, Dispute Resolution, Marketing, Olympics, Rules and regulations, Sports Policy

Having recently examined some of the legal issues that have overshadowed the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, in this article I will consider what could keep contentious/regulatory lawyers (and journalists) busy once the Games formally begin on 26 July 2024. With ten days still to go before the Opening Ceremony, it is … Continue Reading

First Major US Lawsuit Against University Head Coach and Boosters Over Alleged Failed NIL Deal

By Lauryn Durham on June 28, 2024 Posted in Amateur Sport, American Football, Case review, College Sport, Dispute Resolution, Governance, Intellectual Property, Name Image Likeness (NIL), Rules and regulations, US, US Sport

Former University of Florida (“UF”) recruit Jaden Rashada (“Rashada”) has filed a lawsuit against the University’s head football coach, Director of Player Engagement & NIL, boosters, and the company that partially funded an alleged failed NIL deal. Rashada claims that the UF head football coach, amongst others, defrauded him out of millions of dollars in … Continue Reading