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Legal Analysis


Banished Lafayette Basketball Coach Michael Jordan Sues the University for Civil Rights Violation
Former Lafayette Men's Basketball coach Michael Jordan has sued the college for more than $5 million for violation of the Civil Rights...
Jason Morrin
Nov 15, 20232 min read


NLRB Denies NCAA's Motion to Dismiss
Today, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) denied the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), PAC-12 Conference, and...
Landis Barber
Oct 25, 20232 min read


The Downfall of Amateurism and the Rise of NIL in College Sports
Caselaw History Name, Image, and Likeness (“NIL”) in college sports first became a talking point in the legal field with Nat'l Collegiate...
Adam King
Oct 21, 20238 min read


Sunsets on the SEC
What is the impact of Sunset Clauses on NIL contracts? While most states have similar laws governing student-athletes monetizing their...
Dan Henry
Oct 8, 20235 min read


NFL Updates Gambling Policy; NCAA to Follow?
The NFL revised its gambling policy last week to include harsher punishment for players caught betting on games involving their own...
Alec McNiff
Oct 6, 20232 min read


NCAA Approves Tez Walker Transfer Waiver
Citing new information presented by the University of North Carolina, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has approved...
Landis Barber
Oct 5, 20232 min read


Another Steppingstone for Student-Athlete Employment Status
Dartmouth basketball players joined together and informed Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 560 of Concord, N.H. that...
Logan Hughes
Sep 17, 20234 min read


The Latest Update on Federal NIL Legislation
Over the past few months, new NCAA President Charlie Baker has shown that getting a federal NIL bill passed is one of his top priorities....
David Schulte
Jul 28, 20233 min read


Northwestern Fires Pat Fitzgerald after Investigating Hazing within the Football Team
Content warning: This article contains mention of hazing and sexual assault Nicole Markus, Alyce Brown, Cole Reynolds, and Divya Bhardwaj...
Alex Patterson
Jul 13, 20232 min read


Getting Carded: A High Schooler’s Exclusive Sports Card Deal and NIL Law
On June 27, 2023, Panini America—a subsidiary of The Panini Group, the world leader in licensed collectibles—inked an exclusive trading...
Nathaniel E. Otto
Jul 3, 20234 min read


Why Student-Athletes Will Not Prevail in Johnson v. NCAA
There is no doubt that the world of college athletics is shifting into an atmosphere that has yet to be seen. The amount of battles the...
Logan Hughes
Jun 20, 20236 min read


Alabama Baseball Coach Fired Amid Suspicous Betting Probe, Lawsuit
The University of Alabama baseball team was having its best season under sixth-year head coach Brad Bohannon. With a collection of...

Brendan Bell
May 13, 20233 min read


Multiple College Baseball Coaches Sued for Handling of Players
In both professional and college sports, athletes are feeling more empowered than ever before. Whether it’s by demanding trades, entering...

Brendan Bell
May 4, 20234 min read


The Growing Trend of Mid-Major Head Coaches Voluntarily Taking Power Conference Assistant Positions
Coaches leaving low and mid-major programs for bigger and “better” jobs is nothing new in college athletics. From Fielding Yost to John...

Brendan Bell
Apr 24, 20233 min read
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