In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorney Cal Stein breaks down President Trump's "Saving College Sports" executive order. Stein highlights the order's push for new name, image, and likeness (NIL) guardrails, protection and expansion of women's and nonrevenue sports, and a crackdown on third-party pay-for-play payments. He also discusses the call for federal agencies to clarify student-athlete status, signaling possible changes ahead for college athletics governance. 

In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein, Mike Lowe, and Brett Broczkowski delve into the latest guidance from the College Sports Commission (CSC) regarding name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. They explore the criteria set by the CSC for evaluating NIL deals, including payer association, valid business purpose, and range of compensation. The discussion highlights the implications for associated entities, particularly collectives and boosters, and the potential shift in their roles due to the new guidelines.

Key topics include:

• Background on the CSC (2:16);
• Associated payer criteria for NIL deals (4:14);
• Valid business purpose for NIL deals (6:41);
• Range of compensation for NIL deals (13:20);
• Possible CSC enforcement activity against student-athletes (16:00);
• NIL deal reporting requirements: multiyear deals and deals under $600 (19:07);
• Range of compensation versus fair market value (23:05).

In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein and Chris Brolley discuss the recent Q&A document released by the NCAA and conferences, focusing on the guidance providing clues for how enforcement may look under the College Sports Commission in the post-House settlement landscape. Among other topics, they examine the role of the College Sports Commission in investigating NIL rule violations, the arbitration process for contested penalties, and enforcement issues related to high school and transfer athletes. The episode also covers compliance with roster limits, the benefits cap, and scrutiny of third-party NIL deals involving associated entities.

Topics include:

• Background on the Q&A document (1:48);
• Q&As on enforcement: The College Sports Commission and the neutral arbitration process (3:09);
• Potential enforcement activity: Timing of NIL offers and tampering (7:52);
• Potential enforcement activity: Compliance with roster limits (11:42);
• Potential enforcement activity: School payments to student-athletes and the benefits cap (16:30);
• Potential enforcement activity: Third-party NIL payments and "associated" entities/individuals (24:50).

In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Mike Lowe, Lu Reyes, and Philip Nickerson examine the status of the House settlement. They focus on how the settlement might impact roster limits for current student-athletes and discuss the introduction of the NCAA's new name, image, and likeness (NIL) enforcement division.

Specific topics include:

• Current state of the House settlement (2:23);
• Summary of the College Sports Commission's (CSC) role in NIL enforcement (4:56);
• The CSC's NIL enforcement focus (7:21);
• Differences between CSC enforcement and the NCAA infraction procedures (12:13);
• Preparing compliance offices for CSC investigations and enforcement (16:00);
• Unique approaches to challenging CSC findings and penalties in arbitration (25:43);
• Impact on NIL collectives (28:00).

In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Mike Lowe, Lu Reyes, and Philip Nickerson examine the status of the House settlement. They focus on how the settlement might impact roster limits for current student-athletes and discuss the introduction of the NCAA's new name, image, and likeness (NIL) enforcement division.

Specific topics include:

• Current state of the House settlement (2:23);
• Summary of the College Sports Commission's (CSC) role in NIL enforcement (4:56);
• The CSC's NIL enforcement focus (7:21);
• Differences between CSC enforcement and the NCAA infraction procedures (12:13);
• Preparing compliance offices for CSC investigations and enforcement (16:00);
• Unique approaches to challenging CSC findings and penalties in arbitration (25:43);
• Impact on NIL collectives (28:00).

In this episode of Highway to NIL, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein and Chris Brolley discuss the recent developments in the House litigation. The episode covers the highlights and concerns raised during the final settlement hearing held by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken on April 7.

Specific topics include:

• Summary of the proposed settlement terms and their implications (2:24);
• Judge Wilken's concerns about the impact on future student-athletes (5:50);
• The loss of roster spots for current student-athletes (10:18);
• Third-party name, image, and likeness payments and state law conflicts (16:39);
• Impact of Title IX on the settlement (20:13);
• Next steps and the timeline for addressing concerns (25:21).

The Highway to NIL Podcast analyzes the legal landscape concerning college athletics and the regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of student athletes. The podcast provides key insights into the current state of affairs, focusing on the NIL guidance and policies coming directly from the NCAA; the various passed and amended state NIL laws; and NIL enforcement, including how the NCAA, state attorneys general, and other regulators may investigate and punish schools for NIL violations.

In this installment, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein and Mike Lowe discuss the Trump administration's recent rescission of a Department of Education (DOE) guidance document issued by the outgoing Biden administration. The rescinded document addressed Title IX implications for NIL compensation for student-athletes. The episode explores the potential implications of this rescission and the need for legislative clarity in the NIL space.

Specific topics include:

• Summary of the DOE guidance document and its rescission (3:04);
• The incoming DOE's criticisms of the guidance document (10:46);
• New DOE position on NIL as compensation vs. financial aid (13:07);
• What next? Replacement guidance or federal legislation? (18:01).

The Highway to NIL Podcast analyzes the legal landscape concerning college athletics and the regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of student athletes. The podcast provides key insights into the current state of affairs, focusing on the NIL guidance and policies coming directly from the NCAA; the various passed and amended state NIL laws; and NIL enforcement, including how the NCAA, state attorneys general, and other regulators may investigate and punish schools for NIL violations.

In this installment, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein and Chris Brolley discuss the guidance document issued by the Department of Education related to Title IX within the context of compensation for use of a student-athlete's NIL, as well as a statement of interest filed by the U.S. through the Department of Justice in the House v. NCAA case. Both of these developments are poised to significantly impact the resolution of the case and the future of college athletic NIL compliance.

Specific topics include:

• Department of Education NIL Fact Sheet:
  • Title IX obligations related to NIL publicity and NIL support services (2:22);
  • All NIL payments (paid by school or by collective) can trigger Title IX obligations (13:39);
  • Enforceability of DOE policy and its impact going forward (20:30);
• DOJ House Statement of Interest:
  • Proposed revenue cap violates antitrust laws (25:54);
  • Impact on possible approval of settlement (30:30);
  • Need for collective bargaining? (34:06).

The Highway to NIL Podcast analyzes the legal landscape concerning college athletics and the regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of student athletes. The podcast provides key insights into the current state of affairs, focusing on the NIL guidance and policies coming directly from the NCAA; the various passed and amended state NIL laws; and NIL enforcement, including how the NCAA, state attorneys general, and other regulators may investigate and punish schools for NIL violations.

In this installment, Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys Cal Stein, Chris Brolley, Tim Bado, and Howard Shire recap several of the most prominent NIL-related news stories from the 2024 holiday season through the start of 2025. These stories include an update on the House settlement and a new NCAA guidance document, several NIL-related civil lawsuits that were filed or decided, and a potential NCAA rule change impacting student-athlete eligibility. Join them as they delve into recent highlights you may have missed.

Specific topics include:

• House case: settlement update, schools already starting to bring NIL "in house," and NCAA's Q&A document (3:09);
• Diego Pavia lawsuit: JUCO years do not count toward NCAA eligibility (12:00);
• Potential NCAA rule change: five years of athletics eligibility (16:54);
• NIL civil lawsuits: student-athletes claiming broken NIL promises and Clayton Act violations (22:49).

The Highway to NIL Podcast analyzes the legal landscape concerning college athletics and the regulation of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights of student athletes. The podcast provides key insights into the current state of affairs, focusing on the NIL guidance and policies coming directly from the NCAA; the various passed and amended state NIL laws; and NIL enforcement, including how the NCAA, state attorneys general, and other regulators may investigate and punish schools for NIL violations.

In this installment, Troutman Pepper attorneys Cal Stein, Tim Bado, and Pat Zancolli discuss the legal process related to the House settlement approval and the operational process of implementing the settlement.

Specific topics include:

• Recap of the House case and the House settlement (2:25);
• Legal process for objecting to the House settlement (5:57);
• Implementation of the House settlement for schools and student-athletes (8:41);
• Impact of the House settlement on athletic roster limits and scholarships (12:17);
• Process for finalizing the House settlement in 2025 (18:52).