Tag Archives: NIL

Federal Intervention in College Athletics: Legal Implications of Trump’s College Football Executive Order

Rebekah Brunelle – In a significant and controversial move, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on April 3, 2026 aimed at reshaping the governance of college football (Urgent National Action to Save College Sports). The order signals an unprecedented level of federal involvement in collegiate athletics – an area traditionally governed by private associations, […]

NIL Deals and the Transfer Portal: The Duke–Mensah Dispute and the Next Phase of College Athletics

Alexander Brenner – College sports are rapidly evolving. The transfer portal and Name, Image , and Likeness (“NIL”) compensation have created a system where college athletes can earn significant amounts of money while also moving between schools without penalty. Just a few years ago, college athletes were not allowed to participate in athletics for a […]

U.S. Visa Law Counteracts NIL Developments

Jacob Leon – In 2021, after years of pressure, the NCAA changed its rules to allow student-athletes to be compensated for their talents. The rule change allows athletes to be compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL). However, not all student-athletes have been able to benefit from the rule change. International student-athletes, in particular, […]