NIL

NC State’s 1983 Championship Team Faces Setback as Judge Dismisses NIL Lawsuit Against NCAA

by

RALEIGH, N.C. — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by members of North Carolina State University’s 1983 men’s basketball team against the NCAA regarding the use of their names, images, and likenesses in the context of the recent NIL developments. This decision comes as a setback for the former players who sought compensation for their contributions to the school’s historic championship run. The lawsuit aimed to challenge the NCAA’s longstanding policies that have traditionally restricted athletes from profiting from their own likenesses. The plaintiffs argued that their significant achievements and the recognition their … Read more

Navigating the Uncharted Waters of NIL: How One Lawyer’s Bold Interpretation Could Change the Game for International Athletes

by

In Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the implications of the NCAA’s new interim policy on name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements are unfolding, particularly for international athletes. As the landscape shifts, immigration lawyer Benjamin Snyder has found himself at the center of a dialogue about how foreign students, specifically those holding F-1 visas, can navigate NIL payments while enrolled in U.S. colleges. When the NCAA implemented its NIL policy in mid-2021, many believed that international athletes would be ineligible for such agreements due to restrictions on F-1 visa holders, which limit their ability to engage in … Read more

Federal Judge Deals Another Blow to Former Ohio State QB Terrelle Pryor’s NIL Lawsuit Against NCAA

by

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A federal court has dismissed former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor’s lawsuit against the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, Ohio State University, and Learfield, claiming he lost opportunities to profit from his name, image, and likeness (NIL) during his college career from 2008 to 2010. U.S. Chief District Judge Sarah D. Morrison issued the ruling on Friday, marking another legal setback for athletes seeking compensation for their contributions to college sports. The decision follows the dismissal of a similar lawsuit earlier this year, where former Kansas player Mario Chalmers and 15 other … Read more

Frustration Mounts: Gamecocks’ Rahsul Faison Hires NIL Lawyer Amid NCAA Waiver Uncertainty

by

Columbia, South Carolina — South Carolina Gamecocks running back Rahsul Faison is anxiously awaiting a decision from the NCAA regarding his eligibility for the 2025 season. In pursuit of clarity, Faison has enlisted the help of an attorney specializing in name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer addressed the media in Greenville on Thursday, acknowledging that Faison’s decision to hire legal representation was purely his own. “That was not something we directed him to do. I found out on social media, like everyone else,” Beamer said. “This is a personal step … Read more