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New Mexico’s Open Government Foundation Files Lawsuits Demanding Transparency in College Athlete Revenue-Sharing Contracts

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In June 2021, the discussion around whether college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts should be shielded from public disclosure took center stage. This conversation arose during a pivotal time as the NCAA accepted that athletes could earn endorsement income. At that moment, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) was tasked with creating model legislation for states to use regarding NIL agreements, raising a critical legal question about the transparency of such contracts. The NCAA mandated that universities collect athletes’ NIL contracts to monitor compliance with existing regulations prohibiting pay-for-play arrangements. This requirement sparked considerable … Read more

Court Tosses Oklahoma Education Department’s Lawsuit Against Freedom From Religion Foundation Over Student Prayer Case

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MUSKOGEE, Okla. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education against the Freedom From Religion Foundation, marking a significant development in a legal battle that began earlier this year. The lawsuit arose after the foundation sent a cease-and-desist letter to a local school that had permitted a student to pray over the intercom. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced its decision on the grounds that the state lacked legal standing in the case. According to court documents, the state was unable to … Read more

Tennessee AG Takes Legal Stand Against National Foundation for Transplants Over Missing Funds

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Nashville, Tenn. – Tennessee’s Attorney General has initiated legal action against the National Foundation for Transplants (NFT), a previously respected non-profit that assisted organ transplant patients in fundraising. The sudden termination of its operations has led to a lawsuit that scrutinizes the alleged mismanagement of funds. Despite its closure, the foundation has consistently denied any misconduct related to its financial practices. The foundation, recognized for its significant role in supporting patients who needed funds for organ transplants, has been surrounded by controversy since it ceased operations unexpectedly. This abrupt ending has left many questioning the … Read more

Former Board Member Charged with Stealing $300,000 from Historic Carousel Foundation in Pottstown

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NORRISTOWN, Pa. – Authorities in Montgomery County have issued an arrest warrant for 56-year-old Adam Sager, formerly of Sarasota, Florida, on allegations of embezzling $300,000 from a nonprofit organization that manages a historic carousel in Pottstown. District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced the charges which encompass multiple felony counts stemming from Sager’s tenure as a board member and attorney for the organization. The case came to light following a meeting in February where board members of the “Carousel at Pottstown” brought the financial discrepancies to the attention of local law enforcement. An in-depth investigation revealed … Read more