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🏅 Former college athletes can now claim their share of the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement for lost NIL and revenue-sharing opportunities! money bag If you competed between June 15, 2016, and Sept. 15, 2024, you may be eligible for compensation. The deadline to file is January 31, 2025. calendar At Bitman Law, we’re here to help you navigate the claims process and secure the compensation you deserve. Contact us today to get started! telephone receiver #NCAA #Settlement #AthleteCompensation #NIL #LegalHelp #CollegeAthletes #InfluencerCounsel #BitmanLaw

I've been following this case since it was filed. This is a great outcome for all NC high school athletes and should serve as a homing beacon for all other states/entities who regulate NIL deals in arbitrary or unnecessary ways. #NIL #nameimagelikeness #sportslaw #sportslawyer #sportsadviser #sportsconsultant

This piece by Eric Prisbell of On3 contains a great breakdown of the various legal proceedings bearing down on the NCAA and the current college athletics model. https://lnkd.in/gm-sAhVf With all of these proceedings seemingly headed for results that aren’t in the NCAA’s favor, leaders have a choice: wait for these proceedings to dictate the future college athletics model on a piecemeal basis, or proactively create a model that complies with the law. Eric included my thoughts on the preliminary injunction entered in the Tennessee/Virginia case versus the NCAA with respect to its #NIL-recruiting rules, which is a perfect example of how courts are now analyzing the NCAA’s rules that limit athlete compensation. #ncaa #nameimagelikeness #collegeathletics #collegeathletes #sportslaw

BREAKING: Judge grants preliminary injunction in Tennessee, Virginia NIL lawsuit versus NCAA! This landmark ruling guts the NCAA’s NIL guidelines and emphasizes the importance of student-athletes understanding their true NIL value and having the freedom to negotiate fair compensation. Stay tuned for updates as this legal battle unfolds, reshaping the landscape of college athletics. #NIL #LegalUpdate #InfluencerCounsel

Georgia’s governor signed an executive order today that prohibits the NCAA or a conference from punishing a Georgia university for paying or offering #NIL compensation to athletes. Which means schools in Georgia can now directly pay or fund NIL compensation to their athletes. The state joins Virginia as the second state to allow direct NIL compensation to athletes. There are also a number of other states with laws that allow schools to essentially fund NIL payments to their athletes through a third party. We’ll likely see more state laws or executive orders like this with the proposed House settlement now looking uncertain, as schools want to be able to fund NIL payments even if the settlement doesn’t happen. And laws/orders like this will also give schools a head start with paying athletes if the settlement is eventually approved. Schools can begin paying athletes now instead of waiting months for the potential approval. The order is in effect until the effective date of the House settlement (or another settlement) or passage of a federal NIL law. #nameimagelikeness #ncaa #collegeathletes #collegeathletics #sportslaw

From Ashlyn Hare and John Clune, here are five key insights from yesterday's groundbreaking House v. NCAA Settlement Preliminary Approval Hearing. Check it out. #sportslaw #boulderlaw #titleIX #NCAAsettlement #NCAA 

The NCAA has decided to settle and end the antitrust lawsuits by agreeing to pay former and current athletes $2.7 billion over 10 years. This settlement marks a significant shift in the landscape of amateurism, as athletes can now receive compensation from their schools. Starting in 2025, revenue sharing will occur with $20 million a year allocated to paying athletes. While this is a small step forward, many questions remain about how these funds will be distributed. For student-athletes, it's essential to understand that the world of college athletics is changing. Prepare yourself for financial opportunities, continue to build your personal brand, and stay updated on NCAA legal cases and how your school will distribute these funds. #ChatZDP #NCAA #studentathletes #compensation #NIL #Personalbranding 

In a significant step for the proposed House settlement, Judge Wilken has granted preliminary approval to the revised settlement agreement that was filed on September 26. This kicks off a months long process that will culminate with a final approval hearing on April 7, 2025. For those that watched the preliminary approval hearing, it will be similar to that but it will be both in-person and virtual. Likely to accommodate athlete class members that want to participate in the hearing (whether that be to explain their objections or express their support for the settlement). Other than the final approval hearing, the other most important dates are: -Jan 31, 2025: this is the deadline for athlete class members to file objections to or opt out of the settlement. Expect more objections than have already occurred. -March 3, 2025: this is the plaintiffs’ and defendants’ deadline to respond to the athlete class member objections. While this is an important milestone in the potential settlement, there is still a long way to go before final approval. And if there is ultimately final approval, the chances of appeals being filed are high. No matter what happens, I think schools are going to start paying or funding #NIL payments to their athletes very soon. Another exciting day in the college sports law world. #ncaa #collegeathletics #sportslaw

🏈 Matt Sluka's NIL Dispute: A Growing Trend in the Post-NIL Era? ⚖️ In a case that echoes Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against the University of Florida and Billy Napier, UNLV’s starting quarterback Matt Sluka is at least redshirting this year. The Rebels have started 3-0 with Sluka under center, and he might leave the program, citing "unfulfilled" NIL promises. Sluka’s story shines a spotlight on the darker side of the NIL world, where athletes are being promised big deals only to be left shortchanged. Sluka was reportedly offered $100,000 but has only received $3,000 for relocation expenses—raising serious legal concerns around breach of contract, fraud, and bad faith negotiations in the context of NIL. The legal issues at play are substantial. Unlike the NFL, where players face heavy penalties for holding out, college athletes—particularly freshmen—can leverage their redshirt eligibility to refuse to play with little to no repercussions. Sluka’s move to sit out echoes Jaden Rashada’s legal battle and may give us a glimpse into a new trend: athletes weaponizing their redshirt status to navigate NIL disputes. This approach may become the new norm in college football's post-NIL era. It underscores how important transparency, trust, and legal safeguards are for athletes entering into NIL agreements. #NIL #MattSluka #JadenRashada #BreachOfContract #Fraud #Misrepresentation #RedshirtEligibility #CollegeAthletes #NCAA #SportsLaw #AthleteCompensation #UNLV #CollegeFootball #LegalIssues

The Division I Board of Directors finance committee approved the proposed $2.77 billion settlement of the case known as House v. NCAA. The committee passed the settlement to the full board, recommending adherence to the original financial plan... #antitrust #competitionlaw #sports #collegesports #studentathletes #settlement #divisions