Current Status of Collegiate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Regulations: Changes to state NIL laws, a Federal NIL law, and athlete employment status

The CLE presentation will be an overview of the current status of collegiate name, image, and likeness (NIL) regulations. We will delve into the current landscape of NIL laws across different states, providing a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing student-athletes' ability to monetize their personal brand. We will discuss the intricacies of existing state NIL laws, future state NIL law changes, and examine the latest drafts of federal NIL legislation currently under consideration. Additionally, we will offer perspectives on the future trajectory of NIL, exploring potential developments and implications for student-athletes, universities, and the sports industry as a whole.

Key topics to be discussed:

• Current state NIL laws
• Future changes to state NIL laws, including trends and outliers
• Federal NIL laws, will one happen and what could it look like
• Other NIL related “hot topics” including student athlete employment status and issues facing collectives

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