The battle between former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden and the NFL took a significant turn this week when the Nevada Supreme Court refused to force Gruden’s claims into arbitration. Gruden’s lawsuit alleges that the league and Commissioner Roger Goodell intentionally leaked private emails, triggering his resignation and damaging his reputation. The court’s
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A Wave of Federal NIL Action Signals Big Changes Ahead
Over the past several weeks, there has been a surge of federal government activity aimed at reshaping the landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights in college athletics. From executive action to competing congressional bills, lawmakers and regulators are moving quickly to impose structure on what has become a chaotic and state-by-state patchwork. These…
How the NCAA NIL Settlement Affects Higher Education Institutions
By Duane Morris
On June 6, 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved the settlement agreement in House v. NCAA, Oliver v. NCAA and Hubbard v. NCAA. As higher education institutions determine how to implement the terms of the agreement, all should be cognizant of potential Title IX implications. Read the full Alert…
The First Challenge to House v. NCAA: Female Student Athletes Claim Backpay Provision Violates Title IX
Just days after the House v. NCAA settlement was approved, the first appeal of the order was filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit based on Title IX concerns. On June 11, 2025, eight female athletes argued that women will not receive their fair share of the $2.8 billion in…
Future of NCAA In Question Following SEC’s Rumored Exit
“It Just Means More.” The slogan of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) has long symbolized the prestige and tradition of its collegiate sports programs. But could the SEC be preparing to forge its own path? Recent statements made by SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on May 26, 2025, in response to swirling rumors about a potential departure…
Game Changers: Unlocking Potential in Women’s and Emerging Sports Leagues and Advancements in Sports Tech
By Duane Morris
Duane Morris LLP will present Game Changers: Unlocking Potential in Women’s and Emerging Sports Leagues and Advancements in Sports Tech on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern.
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Jaden Rashada’s Claims Move Forward in Major NIL Litigation: Rashada v. Hathcock et al.
On April 8, 2025, Judge M. Casey Rodgers of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida ruled that the majority of claims asserted in Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against University of Florida (“UF”) head coach Billy Napier, former UF director of NIL and player engagement Marcus Castro-Walker, and well-known UF booster and President…
Judge Wilken Conducts Final Approval Hearing in House v. NCAA
On April 7, 2025, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken convened a final approval hearing for the proposed $2.8 billion settlement resolving three high-profile antitrust cases—House v. NCAA, Carter v. NCAA, and Hubbard v. NCAA. As discussed in previous updates, Judge Wilken has appeared supportive of this settlement from its initial filing, but she acknowledged…
NCAA Litigation Update: What’s Coming Next in House v. NCAA.
In approximately one month, on April 7, 2025, Judge Wilken will hear arguments from certain parties who have objected (“Objectors”) to the proposed settlement agreement to resolve several student-athlete compensation lawsuits against the NCAA—House, Carter and Hubbard. As previously discussed on this Blog, the Objectors will have the opportunity to voice their arguments before…