NCAAs

Class-Action Lawsuit Challenges NCAA’s Ban on CHL Hockey Players, Alleging Antitrust Violations

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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A legal battle is brewing as the NCAA faces a proposed class-action lawsuit over its policy that blocks hockey players who have competed in the Canadian Hockey League from joining NCAA teams. The lawsuit, filed August 12 in the U.S. District Court of Western New York, accuses the NCAA of violating antitrust laws, proposing it unfairly suppresses player compensation and limits league competition. The lead plaintiff, Rylan Masterson, claims his brief participation in two games with the Windsor Spitfires of the CHL at age 16 has nullified his opportunities to compete in … Read more

Female Athletes Challenge NCAA’s Transgender Participation Policy, Citing Title IX Violations

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Lexington, KY – More than a dozen female athletes have filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) over its transgender participation policy, alleging that it infringes upon their Title IX rights. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discrimination in institutions receiving federal funding. The athletes claim that the NCAA’s policy, which allows transgender competitors to participate in sports based on their affirmed gender, denies them the opportunities promised by Title IX. The lawsuit stems from a ruling made by the NCAA Board of Governors in January 2022, which permits … Read more

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

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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

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

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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