Articles by Robbie Dickson

NLRB Hearings In USC Case Seeking Student-Athlete Employment Resume

The case will determine whether the USC football and men’s and women’s basketball players should be labeled as employees rather than student-athletes. 

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Paige McCormick Among Group of Louisville Athletes To Discuss NIL On Capitol Hill

Over the past three years, McCormick, a Louisville senior, has amassed over 25 NIL deals.

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Effect of Employment Status On International Student-Athletes

With college athletes potentially being classified as employees in the future, there is curiosity surrounding how that could effect the foreign athletes.

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Dartmouth Men’s Basketball Team Votes to Unionize

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team, newly-minted as employees by the NLRB, has voted to unionize ahead of its final game of the season.

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NCAA Pauses Investigations into NIL Deals After Court Injunctions

Courtesy: Robbie Dickson In a memo sent to member schools on Friday, NCAA President Charlie Baker announced that the NCAA…

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Tennessee Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Preventing Restrictions to NIL Activities

The judge’s ruling means that the the NCAA can’t enforce any restrictions on NIL activities until the conclusion of a case fighting those restrictions.

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City of Scottsdale Will Return To Court In Swim Neptune Case Over Pool Use

Having entered an agreement with Scottsdale Aquatic Club after denying Swim Neptune, the City of Scottsdale may have violated its own policies.

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U.S. District Court Rejects TRO Request By Tennessee, Virginia Over NIL

In their antitrust lawsuit, the plaintiffs allege that the NCAA’s NIL recruiting ban constituted an “illegal agreement to restrain and suppress competition.”

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NCAA Swimming & NIL: Social Media Opportunities On The Men’s Side

Championship season brings the most attention to the sport, making it the perfect opportunity for athletes to capitalize on their name, image, and likeness.

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Tennessee, Virginia Attorney Generals Suing NCAA Over NIL-Recruiting Ban

The Complaint alleges that the NCAA has entered into “an illegal agreement” to restrain and suppress competition because of its NIL-recruiting ban.

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NCAA Division I Council Approves New NIL Protections

The approved legislation includes the creation of a voluntary registry for NIL service providers and mandatory disclosure of certain deals.

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NIL Do’s and Don’ts For Student-Athletes: Three Things To Watch For

Signing a NIL deal is exhilarating, but athletes should exercise caution before signing on the dotted line. 

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NCAA President Outlines New “Forward-Thinking” Subdivision Proposal

Charlie Baker outlined a proposal for a new subdivision that would loosen the NCAA’s stance on amateurism and permit student-athletes to be compensated.

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Oregon Women Bring Title IX Lawsuit Over Unequal Treatment, Lack of NIL Support

Also implicated in the complaint is Oregon’s NIL collective, Division Street. The plaintiffs include 26 beach volleyball players and six club rowers.

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33 States Now Allowing High School Student-Athletes To Enter NIL Deals

States are continuing to change their policies to allow high schoolers to benefit from their NIL, with South Carolina on the verge of joining the list.

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