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  1. September 25, 2024

    UF's Ex-GC Prepares To Tackle Athletics With Legal Expertise

    Amy Meyers Hass on Friday passed the metaphorical torch of the University of Florida's legal department to her longtime deputy general counsel. Now, she works in another part of the university as deputy athletic director and senior women's administrator — roles she said will require her legal experiences and skills, especially in the evolving realm of college sports.

  2. September 06, 2024

    Off The Bench: NCAA Flops, NBA Trial, Sunday Ticket Appeal

    In this week's Off The Bench, the $2.78 billion deal to settle a vast class action targeting the NCAA's name, image and likeness compensation rules hits a snag, the NBA and Warner Bros. aim for an April trial in their media rights fight, and NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers look to reinstate their $4.7 billion antitrust victory over the league.

  3. September 05, 2024

    NCAA's $2.78B NIL Deal Misses 1st Shot At Initial OK

    A California federal judge declined Thursday to preliminarily approve a $2.78 billion deal to settle an antitrust class action targeting the NCAA's name, image and likeness compensation rules, saying counsel must "go back to the drawing board" on some of the deal's terms.

  4. September 03, 2024

    Ivy Leaguers Withdraw Opposition To NCAA's $2B NIL Deal

    Two Brown University athletes have withdrawn their opposition to the NCAA's proposed $2.78 billion name, image and likeness settlement, telling a federal judge in California on Tuesday that they've been assured it will not impact their own antitrust case against several Ivy League schools.

  5. August 19, 2024

    NCAA Defends $2B NIL Deal Amid Growing Opposition

    The NCAA is pushing back against critics of its more than $2 billion proposed name, image and likeness settlement with college athletes, arguing the deal is the result of "intense and carefully structured negotiations" by competent class counsel, and detractors have baseless objections.

  6. August 13, 2024

    Ex-Pro Says $2B NCAA Deal Undercuts Collective Bargaining

    Former NBA player David West and his attorney have joined a growing chorus of opposition to the NCAA's more than $2 billion proposed name, image and likeness settlement with college athletes, arguing it circumvents collective bargaining.

  7. August 12, 2024

    Female Athletes Say $2.8B NCAA Deal 'Vastly Favors' Men

    A group of female athletes objected to a more than $2 billion proposed class settlement with the NCAA over use of their name, image and likeness, arguing the deal "vastly favors" male athletes and perpetuates an existing gender pay gap.

  8. July 26, 2024

    NCAA's $2.8B NIL Deal, Revenue-Sharing Plan Sent To Judge

    A $2.78 billion deal to settle a massive class action targeting the NCAA's name, image and likeness compensation rules was submitted to a California federal judge for preliminary approval Friday, allowing for revenue sharing with athletes across all sports.

  9. July 24, 2024

    Even With Deal, Athletes Still Fighting For Share Of NCAA Pie

    College athletes suing for a cut of NCAA television revenue in Colorado federal court have stressed that they will continue to litigate even if the settlement of a massive class action over name, image and likeness rights in California receives court approval.

  10. July 22, 2024

    Midyear Report: Surveying Vast NCAA Litigation Landscape

    While the NCAA has never been a stranger to high-stakes litigation, the past six months have seen a deluge of courtroom intrigue as college athletes flex their legal muscle amid a quickly shifting consensus on the organization's overall business model.