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Several important bills protecting the “name, image and likeness” (NIL) rights of college athletes are currently under consideration and review in Congress... Several important bills protecting the “name, image and likeness” (NIL) rights of college athletes are currently under consideration and review in Congress.  While the bills share a common goal and theme, they each […]

Is filling out a March Madness bracket illegal? Spring is right around the corner. For some, that means one thing: warm weather. For others, that means it’s time for March Madness. Each year, millions of Americans root for teams that made it to the NCAA Tournament – whether they’re gunning for their alma mater or not […]

If you’ve been keeping up with the latest sports law news, you’ve probably heard Texas A&M Defensive Coordinator John Chavis will face a jury of his peers regarding his alleged breach of contract with Louisiana State University. The Advocate reported Baton Rouge District Judge Tim Kelley recently concluded a jury will decide whether Chavis or LSU […]

The O’Bannon Petition & the future of “amateurism” Ed O’Bannon Jr. and a group of former NCAA athletes have filed a petition to the Supreme Court to not consider the NCAA’s appeal to overturn a decision for intellectual property of athletes’ images and likenesses. This has already been a groundbreaking case for intellectual property rights, […]

The NCAA’s Attempt to Defend Amateurism In 2015, a court ruled that the National Collegiate Athletic Association is violating the Sherman Antitrust Act by failing to provide student-athletes with compensation when it uses their images to sell products, and the organization is making an attempt to maintain its concept of amateurism. Court rules in favor […]

High School MLB Draftees will be Allowed to Hire Agents When it comes to any of the four major American sports, hiring an agent is important. Sports law experts are certified to represent athletes and ensure they have fruitful, long-lasting careers are an important part of any sports star’s story. For young baseball players, hiring an […]

NCAA Draft Eligibility Rules Changed The National Collegiate Athletic Association recently adjusted its rules on declaring for the NBA draft. At times college basketball players attempting to determine their likelihood of being drafted may have felt stymied by NCAA eligibility rules. Previous association rules placed an April limit on players’ ability to remove their names […]

Dealing with the NCAA transfer rules For student-athletes, changing schools in accordance to NCAA transfer rules is no simple task. Some might describe these NCAA transfer rules as Byzantine in their complexity. It is not as simple as applying for a new school, completing the transfer and slipping into a brand new jersey. There are numerous […]

What is the Exceptional Student-Athlete Disability Program? Professional athletes often purchase insurance to protect against loss of salary should they be seriously injured, but the NCAA also sponsors an insurance program for “exceptional” athletes – those typically bound for professional leagues. This program is known as the Exceptional Student-Athlete Disability Program. The organization offers student-athletes in football, […]

Ed O’Bannon’s NCAA Lawsuit at Center of Discussion New York, NY, June 10, 2014 – Anthony R. Caruso, Esq., partner and chair of the Sports, Media & Entertainment Law Group of Scarinci Hollenbeck LLC, appeared Monday, June 9, 2014, on the Morning Show for PIX Channel 11 TV/CNN with former college player Frank Corbett in […]

Former UCLA basketball star, Ed O’Bannon, recently filed an anti-trust lawsuit against the NCAA He is claiming the organization is violating anti-trust laws by limiting what athletes can receive for competing. O’Bannon says it is unfair that the NCAA can sell television rights and likeness of athletes to video game manufacturers without paying players. If […]

The NCAA has been under fire recently The organization is facing multiple lawsuits over its definition of amateurism and whether or not collegiate athletes are fairly treated. Former University of Minnesota football player Kendall Gregory-McGhee recently added to the NCAA’s legal issues by filing a lawsuit claiming the value of scholarships is below the actual […]