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Court Enjoins NCAA's "Five-for-Five" Eligibility Rule As Applied To The Class Of 2022, Adding To Nationwide Eligibility Litigation
A federal court in Colorado has issued a preliminary injunction preventing the NCAA from enforcing its Five-Year Eligibility Rule against Division I student-athletes who began competition in 2022. The ruling addresses whether the NCAA's exclusion of the "Class of 2022" from a new eligibility framework violates antitrust law, potentially affecting thousands of athletes seeking a fifth season of competition.
United States Media & IT
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Steptoe LLP
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DROP!!!: (Full Ep) Deserve To Win 46: Cal Football Preview W/ GM Coach Ron Rivera From The OFFICIAL Law Firm Of Cal Athletics–Troutman Amin, LLP! (Video)
Troutman Amin LLP, the official law firm of UC Berkeley Cal Athletics, welcomes GM Coach Ron Rivera for an in-depth preview of Cal's 2026 football season featuring quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele and new head coach Tosh Lupoi. The episode also covers critical TCPA and marketing law developments, including an $83 million penalty against robocall operator Aaron Michael Jones and significant rulings affecting lead generators and caller ID compliance.
United States Media & IT
Troutman Amin LLP
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How The New Student Visa Rule May Impact International Student-Athletes
A new Department of Homeland Security rule will replace the longstanding "Duration of Status" system with fixed admission periods for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors beginning September 15, 2026. This change creates unique immigration planning considerations for international student-athletes whose collegiate careers may extend beyond four academic years, requiring careful coordination between athletic eligibility and immigration status timelines.
United States Immigration
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Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
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Covering All The Bases: A Look At MLB’s Trademarks
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game logos and branding represent a sophisticated trademark strategy that extends far beyond the field. From specially designed annual logos featuring location-specific graphics to protected acronyms and classic baseball phrases, MLB demonstrates how comprehensive intellectual property protection creates valuable assets across merchandise, broadcasting, and brand identity.
United States IP
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Lerner David
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An $8 Million Sip: FIFA’s Use Of Hydration Breaks In The World Cup
FIFA's mandatory hydration breaks at the 2026 World Cup have generated an estimated $250 million in U.S. advertising revenue while fundamentally altering game dynamics and competitive balance. The policy, framed as player welfare but creating unprecedented commercial inventory in soccer broadcasting, has sparked debate over whether financial pressures will permanently reshape one of sport's last uninterrupted formats. Coaches now exploit these breaks as tactical timeouts, raising questions about fairness an
Worldwide Media & IT
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Gowling WLG
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Special Master Declines Categorical Exemption Of MMRs And Brand Sponsors From Associated Entity Designation Under House Settlement
Following the House settlement, the legal treatment of NIL deals involving multimedia rights partners and brand sponsors has become significantly more complex. A recent federal court ruling rejected categorical exemptions for these entities, instead requiring fact-specific analysis of their relationships with athletic programs. Schools, athletes, and their partners must now navigate heightened scrutiny from the College Sports Commission when structuring NIL agreements with entities that may qualify as "Asso
United States Media & IT
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Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC
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Special Master Denies Motion To Exclude MMRs And Brand Sponsors From "Associated Entity" Definition Under NCAA House Settlement; CSC Updates Enforcement Policy
A federal magistrate judge has ruled that multimedia rights companies and brand sponsors cannot be categorically excluded from the definition of "Associated Entities" under the House Settlement, leaving open the possibility that such entities could be subject to NCAA oversight if they engage in activities that circumvent compensation caps for college athletes. The decision comes as the College Sports Commission updates its enforcement policies and raises concerns about institutions using consulting agreemen
United States Media & IT
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Crowell & Moring LLP
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NCAA’s New Eligibility Rule Creates Immediate Compliance Obligations + A Legal Challenge
The NCAA Division I Cabinet has fundamentally restructured college athletics eligibility by replacing decades-old season-of-competition rules with a streamlined age-based model. This sweeping change eliminates sport-specific restrictions and the waiver process while granting student-athletes five years of competition based on enrollment timing. However, the new framework faces immediate legal challenges from athletes who claim the transition rules create arbitrary distinctions among members of the same high
United States Employment
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Jackson Lewis P.C.
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