The Bottom Line After five years of twists and turns, the settlement of the House v. NCAA, Hubbard v. NCAA, and Carter v. NCAA consolidated class action suits has finally been approved, effectively ending the amateurism model that has underpinned the NCAA since its founding in the early Continue Reading
Sports Business Journal | A New Semester of Challenges: College Athletics’ Gambling Dilemma
In the ever-evolving realm of collegiate athletics, 2023 stands as a testament to the unexpected. Last month, more than a dozen current and former student athletes from the University of Iowa and Iowa State University were criminally charged in connection with betting activity. The players allegedly Continue Reading
Association of National Advertisers | Legal Affairs Committee Webinar | Stay in Compliance Without Losing Your Edge
Quick Details Date | May 11, 2:00 PM ET Location | Online Presenters Session Overview Every year, new trends, technologies and threats profoundly impact the business landscape. This year's top advertising and marketing issues are largely focused on one theme: Protection. Marketers Continue Reading
NCAA Seeks to Control NIL Madness this March, Signals Changes in Enforcement
The Bottom Line Recent moves by the NCAA signal a more aggressive approach to NIL rules enforcement.The change in bylaws dramatically increases the likelihood of the NCAA finding violations.Institutions, marketers and student-athletes need to remain vigilant and disciplined about structuring NIL Continue Reading
Top 10 Advertising and Marketing Issues for 2023
The top advertising and marketing issues this year are largely focused on one theme: Protection. Marketers will need to be aware of various trends that could threaten their intellectual property rights, reputations and market shares. Meanwhile, regulators are focusing on ensuring consumers — Continue Reading
NCAA Takes Aim At Booster-backed “Collectives” and Their NIL Deals
The Bottom Line The rise of NIL collectives has dramatically reshaped the college recruiting landscape. The NCAA’s revised booster guidance is aimed at limiting the power and influence of NIL collectives and could very well lead to renewed litigation. Marketers and sponsors considering Continue Reading
NCAA Adopts New Constitution and Pursues NIL Violations
The Bottom Line The NCAA’s revised constitution pushes governing authority down to its divisions, conferences and schools. The NCAA’s definition of amateurism has been simplified but leaves unresolved questions for student-athletes and sponsors. Team-wide NIL are the initial target of Continue Reading
The Top 10 Advertising and Marketing Issues to Watch for in 2022
The Bottom Line 2022 has the potential to be a major year for the advertising and marketing industry — new laws and guidance are going into effect, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reviewing various guides, and new enforcement priorities have emerged. We expect that a number of trends Continue Reading
New Jersey Not All-In on College Sports Betting Yet
The Bottom Line New Jersey bettors will have to wait a little longer before than can place a wager on their hometown college teams as voters rejected a November ballot measure that would have greatly expanded betting on college sports in the state. A Constitutional Concern New Jersey Continue Reading
Association of National Advertisers One Day Conference | NIL and Athlete Sponsorships: The Changing Landscape
On September 14, Davis+Gilbert Entertainment + Sports partner Jim Johnston and Davis+Gilbert Entertainment + Sports associate Andrew Richman will speak during a webinar titled “NIL and Athlete Sponsorships: The Changing Landscape” hosted by the Association of National Continue Reading