Image

Federal Judge Blocks NCAA’s Restriction on Name, Image, and Likeness Compensation, Posing a Challenge to College Sports Governance

by

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and RICHMOND, Va. — The NCAA suffered a setback on Friday as a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction, prohibiting the enforcement of its rules that prevent college athletes from receiving compensation for their name, image, and likeness. The ruling by U.S. District Judge Clifton Corker in the Eastern District of Tennessee challenges the long-standing principle of amateurism in college sports, which prohibits third parties from paying recruits to attend specific schools. Judge Corker stated that the NCAA’s prohibition likely violates federal antitrust law and harms the student-athletes. The plaintiffs argued that since … Read more

NCAA Fights Back: Argues Against Invalidation of Name, Image, and Likeness Rules Amid Lawsuit

by

Indianapolis, Indiana – The NCAA has responded to a lawsuit filed by attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia, arguing against a temporary restraining order that would invalidate the NCAA’s rules on name, image, and likeness (NIL) in recruiting. The lawsuit alleges that the NCAA’s NIL rules are a violation of antitrust laws. This legal battle comes amidst an NCAA investigation into potential rules violations concerning NIL at the University of Tennessee. The NCAA’s response claims that there is no evidence of irreparable harm caused by their rules and argues that the plaintiffs’ request for injunctive … Read more

Department of Justice Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Against NCAA’s Transfer Eligibility Rule, Supporting College Athletes’ Rights to Control Name, Image, and Likeness

by

CHARLESTON, West Virginia – The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its involvement in a multi-state lawsuit challenging the NCAA’s transfer eligibility rule, asserting that it unlawfully restricts college athletes’ ability to monetize their name, image, and likeness while controlling their education. This marks the first time the DOJ has joined a state-led antitrust lawsuit. In addition to the DOJ, three more states and the District of Columbia have joined the lawsuit led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, bringing the total number of plaintiffs to 11. The lawsuit, filed on December 7 in the … Read more