Category: NIL

Entering the transfer portal does not cancel an NIL contract. The assignment and termination clauses you signed months earlier decide what you keep, what you owe, and what you lose. Entering the transfer portal does not automatically cancel your NIL contracts. Your agreements stay in...

An injury does not automatically cancel an NIL contract. The deliverables, termination, and impairment clauses you signed months earlier decide whether the money keeps coming. An injury does not automatically cancel your NIL contract. Your agreement stays in force unless something ends it, and usually...

Neither a long-term nor a short-term NIL contract is automatically better. The clauses inside the deal, including exclusivity, renewals, and buyouts, decide how much freedom and future income you keep. Have an attorney review the terms before you sign. Neither is automatically better. The right...

A multi-year NIL deal signed in 10th grade can quietly limit your student-athlete’s biggest opportunities at 17 and that risk is the most important thing for parents to understand. NIL deals are real legal contracts, not informal sponsorships. They can affect athletic eligibility, college scholarships,...

Missing the five-business-day reporting deadline may allow the CSC to declare a Division I student-athlete ineligible for practice and competition, with no prior warning required. If the school also discovers and reports the unreported deal and the athlete still has not reported it by the end of the...

When a deal runs two or more years and includes penalties for transfer or portal entry, a licensed attorney should review it before your student-athlete signs. You negotiated the deal, your client signed, and everything looked clean. Then the school files for a TRO, or...

One missed reporting deadline, failing to submit a qualifying NIL deal within five business days of execution or agreement to payment terms, could result in the student‑athlete becoming ineligible for practice and competition College sports just went through the most sweeping compensation overhaul in NCAA...

Agents open doors, but only attorneys can read the fine print. The most costly NIL mistakes happen before anyone signs on the dotted line. The deal is signed, and the social media post goes live. But three months later, a student-athlete learns the brand is...

International student-athletes must carefully navigate NIL opportunities, as participation could jeopardize their visa status. It's crucial to seek guidance from designated school officials and avoid activities that may be considered unauthorized work under their visa restrictions. You've worked for years to compete at the collegiate...

For families navigating NIL earnings, forming an LLC can provide liability protection and tax flexibility. However, weigh the ongoing costs and compliance requirements against your specific situation before making this decision. Your son just signed his first NIL deal—a local restaurant paying $2,000 for social...