Maryland’s High School NIL, Learfield & Dunkin’, and What’s NOT Wrong With the Transfer Portal

This week we discuss Maryland’s new and unique high school NIL policy, the importance of the Learfield/Dunkin’ NIL deal, and why the Transfer Portal isn’t the mess you think it is.

Name Image Likeness, NIL, NIL Consulting, NIL EducationBill CarterOctober 4, 2024Student-Athletes, NIL, name image likeness, High School NIL, NIL Brands, transfer portal

NIL Insider: Florida Law, NIL Recruiting, and Being NIL Verified

In this week’s Name, Image Likeness Insider, read about Florida’s repeal of its NIL law, the University of Alabama’s impact on NIL recruiting, and what it means to be “NIL Verified.”

NIL, NIL Education, NIL Consulting, Name Image LikenessBill CarterOctober 4, 2024Student-Athletes, NCAA, NIL Laws, NIL Providers

Brands Should Capitalize on NIL Despite the Legal Landscape

While some big brands have jumped in, many major sports sponsors are concerned about NIL’s turbulent legal landscape. Attorneys Mit Winter, Darren Heitner, and I discuss why now is the right time to give NIL a try.

NIL, NIL Education, NIL Consulting, Name Image Likeness, Brand MarketingBill CarterOctober 4, 2024Student-Athletes, NCAA, NIL Laws, NIL Providers, NIL for Brands

9 Free Resources to Help You Stay Current on NIL

This week’s NIL Insider is a list of my suggested resources to help you stay current on the evolving landscape of NIL. It includes webinars, newsletters, courses, and people to follow.

NIL, NIL Education, NIL Consulting, Name Image Likeness, Brand Marketing, FTC, Social MediaBill CarterOctober 4, 2024Student-Athletes, NCAA, NIL for Brands

Careful What We Wish For: Student-Athlete as Employees May Negatively Impact NIL

The NLR’s LA office issued a complaint against the NCAA, the Pac-12 Conference and USC, alleging unfair labor practices in misclassifying college athletes as “student-athletes” instead of designating them as employees.

NIL, NIL Education, NIL Consulting, Name Image Likeness, Brand Marketing, FTC, Social MediaBill CarterOctober 4, 2024Student-Athletes, NCAA, NIL for Brands