The House v. NCAA settlement has transformed the college sports landscape, raising new questions around athlete employment status; name, image, and likeness (NIL) compliance; and Title IX obligations. As legal challenges and regulatory proposals multiply, institutions, investors, and sponsors must navigate a rapidly evolving environment.
This Insight explores the emerging risks and policy shifts shaping the future of college athletics in the wake of this groundbreaking settlement.
ATHLETE CLASSIFICATION: EMPLOYMENT, LABOR & TAX IMPLICATIONS
Since the announcement of the House settlement, stakeholders across the college sports landscape have been confronted with a range of unresolved legal and structural questions, particularly concerning the short- and long-term implications of the