Diverging today from our typical content … According to research led by Christopher Oveis, an associate professor at the University of California San Diego Rady School of Management, expressing gratitude doesn’t just make others feel good. It can strengthen relationships, reduce stress and even help your body perform better under pressure. “Gratitude is powerful because it benefits…
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From Morgan Lewis: On December 9, the Board of Trustees of the University of Utah (Utah) unanimously approved a transformative partnership with New York-based private equity firm Otro Capital (Otro) expected to generate upwards of $500 million in capital for the university (consisting of the committed infusion from Otro and committed capital from donors). The…
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(From the pages of NIL Institutional Report) By Marcela Bermudez, of Greenspoon Marder On September 19, 2025, U.S. District Court Judge Brian Jackson denied the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services’ (USCIS) motion to dismiss the NIL-visa lawsuit involving former Louisiana State University student and basketball player Last-Tear Poa, who now plays for Arizona State. This…
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Six former women’s lacrosse team members have settled the Title IX class action they filed against Fresno State University in 2021 for discriminating against its female student-athletes. The settlement requires Fresno State to hire an agreed outside expert to conduct a Gender Equity Review, work with that expert to develop a Gender Equity Plan, provide…
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On December 18, The Drake Group will host a webinar that will address “Enforcement of NCAA Rules and NIL Enforcement in the New and Dynamic World of Intercollegiate Athletics.” To register for the webinar, which will be held from 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST, REGISTER HERE This webinar addresses the increasing complexities of NCAA Enforcement, moving beyond…
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FROM THE PAGES OF SPORTS LITIGATION ALERT AND THE ARCHIVE OF MORE THAN 6,000 CASE SUMMARIES AND ARTICLES. By Jeff Birren, Senior Writer Shyler Drumm was severely injured by a classmate. His parents had previously complained to the football coach about the harassment Drumm was receiving from teammates. The coach told the players to stop…
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Brooklyn Law School (BLS) today announces the launch of the BLS Sports Law Clinic, a new in-house legal clinic that will provide free legal services to athletes and sports organizations facing complex legal challenges. Led by Professor Jodi Balsam, a nationally recognized expert in sports law, the clinic will give law students hands-on experience working…
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The PGA of America has announced key leadership appointments, including the addition of Attorney Vanessa Vogler as Chief Administrative Officer, along with promotions within the Association’s legal team to position the organization for continued growth and success. “As we continually strive to serve our members and grow the game, Vanessa brings a track record of…
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Kutak Rock has announced that attorney John G. Long has joined the firm’s Irvine office, departing Bond Schoeneck & King, a law firm that specializes in collegiate athletics law. Long, who also did a stint at Jackson Lewis, brings more than a decade of experience representing universities, coaches and sports organizations in high-profile collegiate and…
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent a letter to Texas universities in the ACC, Big 12, and SEC urging them not to sign the College Sports Commission’s (“CSC”) University Participation Agreement, which gives practically unlimited authority to the CSC and undermines participating universities. The Attorney General has also sent a letter to State Attorneys…
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