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New College Sports Law Passes Senate With 77 Votes

The US Senate recently passed the Protect College Sports Act, 77-22, which is set to completely revamp the rules and regulations related to how these sports are handled. In theory, it could do a great deal to open up opportunities for college athletes to personally benefit from their positions, while also allowing for greater profits for groups such as the National College Athletics Association (NCAA). However, the measure has faced significant criticism from those who say the rules do little to protect athletes from exploitation.

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Sports Law Professor: NBA’s Clippers Penalties Send Clear Message — Teams Can’t Buy Their Way Around Salary Cap

The NBA’s decision to impose $30 million in fines and strip the Los Angeles Clippers of five future first-round draft picks sends a powerful message to the league’s other teams: There are consequences for trying to circumvent the salary cap to land or retain a star player, says a New York sports law professor.

The NBA found that the Clippers violated the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by facilitating endorsement opportunities between Kawhi Leonard and four companies that did business with the team — Aspiration Partners, Boingo Wireless, Daktronics and Lockton Insurance.
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How Could Your Noncompete Agreement Affect You?

It has been commonplace for many employers to include noncompete clauses in their employment contracts, generally to the detriment of employees themselves. As a result, many employees with these agreements find themselves struggling to find work, thanks to the restrictions placed on them by their employer. But what exactly is a noncompete agreement, and how could it potentially affect you?

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Court Ruling Could Shut Door on NFL Players Seeking a Second Chance in College Football

Sports Attorney Says NCAA Should Let Former NFL Players Use Remaining Eligibility — and Earn NIL Money

What happens when an NFL player’s professional career ends, but he still has college eligibility remaining?

According to New York sports attorney and sports law professor Andrew Ross Sack, the answer should not be that the player is forced to walk away from football altogether.

That could be the reality for Cleveland Browns tight end Dae’Quan Wright and other former college players following a recent federal appeals court ruling that could prevent former NFL players from returning to college football.

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Sports Law Professor Warns NCAA’s New Jersey Sponsorship Rules Could Create ‘Rich Get Richer’ Era in College Football

As college football enters a new era of corporate branding, one sports law expert says the NCAA’s decision to allow additional sponsor logos on uniforms could dramatically widen the financial gap between powerhouse programs and everyone else.

On August 1, NCAA rules permitted Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) programs to display up to two additional commercial logos on uniforms and apparel during the regular season and preseason, along with an additional logo on equipment. Teams competing in conference championship games will be allowed another commercial logo on uniforms and apparel.
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NCAA Rule Change Means Sponsor Patches Will Now Be On Team Jerseys

Starting August 1, teams playing under the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) will be able to put patches from sponsors on team uniforms. Teams such as Ohio State and Notre Dame have already announced they have signed deals to this effect, with other teams ready to follow suit. This is a sign of how recent rule changes are impacting student athletics, which are likely to see more deals like these in coming months and years.

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What Are Your Rights as a Disabled Worker?

The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and other similar laws protect the rights of disabled workers. These ensure that people with disabilities can make a living without worrying about losing their job simply because of their disability. But what exactly are your rights as a disabled worker, and what can you do if your rights are violated?

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Employee Misclassification and How it Could Impact You

It is estimated that anywhere between 10 and 30% of all employers misclassify at least some workers, according to the Economic Policy Institute. This can substantially impact affected workers, both when it comes to their legal rights and their financial compensation. But what exactly is employee misclassification, and how could it negatively impact you?

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‘The System Is Broken’: Sports Attorney Warns Court Ruling Could Undermine College Football Integrity

GARDEN CITY, N.Y. — A Texas judge’s decision to allow a college quarterback who admitted betting on his own team to remain eligible has exposed what one sports law attorney calls a growing crisis in college athletics.

On June 8, Lubbock County Judge Ken Corry granted a temporary injunction allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to participate in the 2026 football season, despite an NCAA ruling that would sideline him for gambling-related violations. The NCAA plans to suspend Sorsby for the first two games of the season.
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Five Ways Racial Discrimination Could Affect You

Racial discrimination in the workplace has been illegal in the United States since the passage of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Despite this, a shocking number of employees across the US find themselves victims of discrimination every year, and the effects can be devastating. Here are just five of the ways racial discrimination might affect you:

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I became an attorney because I want to make a difference in peoples’ lives by helping them when they experience a problem or require my professional expertise to maximize their claim or position in an employment or business matter.

-Andrew Ross Sack

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