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A Guide to All Things NIL: Alabama

Thanks to a recent NCAA interim policy change and changes in state law, student-athletes in Alabama can now be paid for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL).  This opens new opportunities for students involved in collegiate sports to earn money. What Is The Alabama State Law For NIL Deals? Governor Kay Ivey signed a law


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Unboxing the Nike v. StockX NFT Lawsuit

On February 3, 2022, Nike, Inc. started a federal lawsuit against online marketplace StockX LLC over StockX’s use of NFTs.  The lawsuit marks another chapter in the emerging area of NFT litigation that includes Miramax, LLC’s suit against Quentin Tarantino (over “Pulp Fiction” NFTs) and Hermès International, S.A.’s suit against artist Mason Rothschild (concerning “MetaBirkin”


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Title VII and Flores v. The National Football League, et al.

Listen to the podcast: Siddartha Rao, Litigation Partner, discusses the matter on Bloomberg Radio (begins at 30:18) I. Flores Lawsuit Overview  On February 1, 2022, former Miami Dolphins head coach Brian Flores brought a race discrimination class action suit against the NFL and several of its teams.  His complaint alleges that the New York Giants


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Baseball Pitching Signs as Trade Secrets? Texas Court to Make the Call

Former Blue Jays pitcher Michael Bolsinger has not played Major League Baseball since a tough outing against the Houston Astros on Aug. 4, 2017.  Coming in as relief in the fourth inning, Bolsinger gave up four hits, four runs, three walks to the Astros, who eventually went on to win the 2017 World Series.  It


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A Guide To All Things NIL: Georgia

Thanks to a recent NCAA interim policy change and a new State law , student-athletes in Georgia can now be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”).  This opens up new opportunities for students involved in collegiate sports to earn money. What does the law say? On May 6, 2021 Georgia Governor


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A Guide to all Things NIL: New Mexico

Thanks to a recent NCAA interim policy change and a new state law, student-athletes in New Mexico can now be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).  Student-athletes are now able to earn money and monetize themselves in ways never before seen. What is the state law? On April 7, 2021, the


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A Guide to All Things NIL: Florida

Thanks to a recent NCAA interim policy change and a new state law, student-athletes in Florida can now monetize their name, image, and likeness (NIL).  This change will allow student-athletes to earn money through endorsement deals, advertising contracts and so much more. What does the law say? Florida, like 7 other states around the United States, passed


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How Do the NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness Rules Affect Key Stakeholders?

Thanks to a recent NCAA interim policy change and new laws in several states, some student-athletes can now be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).  This opens up new opportunities for students as well as other parties involved in collegiate sports.  However, it also raises new concerns for key stakeholders.  Legal


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A Guide to All Things NIL: Texas

Thanks to a recent NCAA interim policy change and a new state law, student-athletes in Texas can now be paid for use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL).  This opens up new opportunities for students involved in collegiate sports to earn money. What is the state law? On July 1, 2021, SB1385 became effective allowing student-athletes


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Olympic Ban: Failed Drug Test or Failed Policy?

Following a dominant win in the women’s 100 meters at the U.S.  Olympic Trials, Sha’Carri Richardson looked primed for a run at Olympic Gold in Tokyo.   However, Richardson’s Olympic dreams quickly came crashing down after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) announced she tested positive for THC, the active ingredient found in marijuana.  Since 2001, USADA


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