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SCOTUS to Decide Whether Employees Can Sue Schools for Sex Discrimination Under Title IX: What It Means for Your Institution
Can an employee sue a federally funded school for sex discrimination in the workplace under Title IX? The Supreme Court has agreed to tackle this question next term, and its answer may have huge implications for higher education and K-12 institutions alike. While many federal appeals courts have allowed Title IX employment-based discrimination claims, the 11th Circuit – covering Alabama, Georgia, and Florida – held that Title IX does not contain an implied private right for employees to sue.
Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Reshape College Sports: 3 Things Schools Should Do Now to Prepare
After months of false starts on Capitol Hill, a bipartisan pair of senators is trying a different route when it comes to resolving issues around modern college sports. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), joined by Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), introduced a bill on May 27 to give the NCAA and the new College Sports Commission (CSC) targeted antitrust protection.
NCAA Prize Money Settlement: What K-12 and Higher Ed Leaders Need to Know
Student-athletes will no longer have caps on the amount of prize money they can earn prior to college enrollment under a new settlement signed by the NCAA. The agreement to resolve litigation in Brantmeier v. NCAA permits prospective student-athletes to retain unlimited pre-enrollment prize money, marking another significant shift in the evolving landscape of amateurism and athlete compensation.
Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Anti-Trust Challenge Against Ivy League Schools: 3 Things Schools Should Know About This Win
In an era when the NCAA and college athletics conferences can’t seem to find a win, the Ivy League quietly earned one in April. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals agreed to toss out a lawsuit challenging the Ivy League’s no-athletic-scholarship policy as an antitrust violation. The ruling comes amid an evolving period for college athletes, as the legal lines surrounding their compensation and school-related benefits are tested.
3 Steps Your Athletic Department Can Take After White House Releases Second College Sports Executive Order
President Trump’s April 3 Executive Order seeks to mandate new eligibility, transfer, and athlete agent regulations for college athletics by August 1 – and should cause your athletic department to consider preparations. The much-anticipated “Urgent National Action to Save College Sports” Order, released just weeks after a White House roundtable on the subject, marks the president’s second Executive Order on college athletics in the last year.
5-Step Crisis Communications Plan for Professional Sports Organizations
Your sports organization operates under a constant spotlight, which works in your favor when that attention drives higher valuations, robust merchandise sales, and global brand recognition. But when a crisis hits, that same spotlight intensifies – and your window to respond is extremely narrow. The good news is that preparation makes all the difference, and there are steps you can take that will help you if a crisis hits.
FTC Launches Probe Into College Athlete Agents as Transfer Portal Chaos Grows – What Schools Should Do Now | JD Supra
Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that it is launching an inquiry into the agents of college athletes, aiming to kick off a consumer-protection crackdown to prevent student-athlete exploitation during the increasingly unregulated transfer portal process.
DOL’s New H-1B ‘Project Firewall:’ 5 Steps For Tech Employers to Stay in Compliance | JD Supra
Employers that rely on the H-1B visa program to bring in high skilled and specialty talent will face stricter scrutiny and heightened enforcement under a new Department of Labor effort dubbed “Project Firewall.” The Trump administration initiative, announced September 19, will mean more compliance investigations, on-site visits, and reviews of job postings for companies that participate in the high skilled foreign worker program.
Federal Lawmakers to Consider Bill to Reshape College Athletics, From NIL to Media Rights | JD Supra
A group of Senate Democrats recently introduced legislation designed to bring federal oversight to college athletics’ increasingly chaotic NIL landscape. The September 29 bill, known as the Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement (SAFE) Act, responds to concerns about rising costs, potential effects on non-revenue sports funding, and the need for clearer regulatory guidelines for student-athletes. What does your institution need to know about this proposed legislation?
EXPERT INSIGHTS-EMPLOYER GUIDE TO KEY DOL PROPOSALS ON LATEST REGULATORY AGENDA
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Employer Guide to Key DOL Proposals on Latest Regulatory Agenda | JD Supra
The US Department of Labor (DOL) just released its latest semiannual regulatory agenda, and employers should tune in. The agency’s current proposals include high-priority actions related to joint employer determinations, independent contractor classification, minimum wage and overtime exemptions, workplace safety, and more.
Court Blocks University From Cutting Women’s Sports Programs: What Your School Needs to Know | JD Supra
In the wake of the groundbreaking settlement establishing a new revenue-sharing system with student-athletes, a federal court in Texas just blocked a university from cutting women’s beach volleyball, golf, and bowling teams for the upcoming school year because of potential gender discrimination concerns. The August 1 decision against Stephen F.
What Should Your Athletic Department Know About Trump’s New NIL Executive Order Attacking “Pay for Play” Deals? 3 Steps For Universities | JD Supra
In yet another sweeping move impacting college athletics, President Trump just signed an Executive Order seeking to ban “third-party, pay-for-play payments to collegiate athletes,” while still allowing athletes to enter into Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals.
NY Hits Play While NLRB on Pause: Inside the State’s New Labor Bill | JD Supra
Recent uncertainty at the federal level involving labor relations disputes has prompted states to take action, particularly since the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) currently has too many vacancies to issue decisions. Indeed, New York just became the latest state to pass a bill that could expand its authority to oversee labor disputes in the private sector – but it will almost certainly face legal challenges.
Paused Payouts: Title IX Appeal Delays $2.8B NCAA Athlete Payments in House Settlement | JD Supra
It didn’t take long for the first legal challenge attacking the game-changing House v. NCAA settlement agreement. Eight female student-athletes filed an appeal to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on June 11 arguing that the back pay damages portion of the House settlement, recently approved by Judge Claudia Wilken, violates the gender discrimination provisions in Title IX.
Federal Full Court Press: Landmark Bipartisan NIL Bill Seeks to Harmonize State-by-State Patchwork and Redefine Amateurism | JD Supra
College athletics is racing headfirst into a new era – and some lawmakers want Congress to be the referee. With the bipartisan introduction of the Student-athlete Protections and Opportunities through Rights, Transparency, and Safety Act (aptly abbreviated the “SPORTS Act”) on June 10, Representatives Lisa McClain (R-MI) and Janelle Bynum (D-OR) have made a strong move to provide long-awaited federal clarity on name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights.
Game. Set. Settlement: Your School’s 7-Step Plan After Final Approval Granted In House v. NCAA Authorizing Pay For Student-Athletes | JD Supra
College sports have changed forever in a watershed moment that will fundamentally reshape the structure of Division I athletics. Following extensive briefing, nearly five hours of final argument, and multiple revisions to address stakeholder concerns, a judge granted final approval on June 6 to the settlement agreement in House v. NCAA.
NCAA Eligibility Rules in Jeopardy: Key Points on the Lesser-Known Threat to Longstanding College Athletics Practices | JD Supra
On top of the House v. NCAA settlement that’s poised to upend amateurism, recent challenges to the NCAA’s eligibility rules threaten to disrupt another longstanding practice in college athletics. Most recently, a federal court ordered the NCAA not to enforce an eligibility limitation under its “Five-Year Rule” against another Power 5 student-athlete. Here is what you need to know about the recent eligibility challenges and broader implications for college athletics.
Judge Delays Final Approval of the House v. NCAA Settlement Over Roster Limit Concerns: What Your Athletic Department Should Know + 3 Steps to Get Ahead | Fisher Phillips - JDSupra
The future of college sports hangs in the balance as negotiations over the NCAA’s proposed $2.8 billion antitrust settlement head into overtime. Judge Claudia Wilken recently declined to grant final approval of the deal due to concerns over its proposed roster limits, and she gave the parties until May 7 to determine whether to modify the terms of the agreement address those concerns.
Settlement to End Collegiate Amateurism on Brink of Approval: What You Need to Know About Latest House v. NCAA Court Hearing | JD Supra
On the final day of “March Madness,” the NCAA’s attention shifted from basketball courts to the courtroom, where a federal judge signaled a high likelihood that she would sign off on a settlement agreement that would end collegiate amateurism as we know it and permit schools to pay student-athletes for the first time ever.
Latest NCAA Settlement Means Colleges Can Use NIL Funds for Recruiting | JD Supra
Another day, another settlement impacting college athletics. The NCAA and the states of Tennessee and Virginia recently announced a settlement that essentially ends the NCAA’s rules prohibiting name, image and likeness (NIL) deals in recruitment efforts across the country. What does your college, university, or business need to know about this January 31 development and other challenges the NCAA is facing? How Did We Get Here?
Feds Announce that NIL Payments Will Not Be Subject to Title IX Gender Equity Requirements – What Your School Needs to Know | JD Supra
President Trump’s new administration just clarified that Title IX equity principles should not apply to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments, a decision that could have a significant impact on your college athletics program.
Caught in a Raging Storm: 5 Steps Your School Should Take as NIL Disputes Continue to Cause Problems for Universities | JD Supra
A new name, image, and likeness (NIL) dispute signals that the storm surrounding college athlete compensation will not be calming anytime soon. A lawsuit involving Florida State’s head basketball coach is the latest – but certainly not the last – event to impact this new era college athletics. What does your college, university, or business need to know about this lawsuit and what are five steps you can take to prepare for these unchartered waters?
$375 Million UFC Antitrust Settlement Highlights Era of Athlete Empowerment: 2 Key Takeaways For Sports Industry | JD Supra
One of two class action antitrust lawsuits involving the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) may be coming to a close as a federal court Judge preliminarily approved a settlement agreement between the fighting organization and over 1,000 fighters. This settlement could have an impact across other sports leagues and professional organizations. What are the two most important things to keep in mind when looking at this case?
Creating value in the IoT ecosystem with IoT platforms
For companies entering the world of the Internet of Things, it can be difficult to choose from the many available technologies, protocols, vendors, and integrators. Here, platforms can help connect supply and demand—IoT users with technologies or vendors—to generate new value.
Standing Stones, by Marian Call
1. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LYRICS: My first language was rhythm a heartbeat not mine And my first meal was shared Blood and body bread and wine Lord, but we never saw No we never saw My first quest To leave home Bright and cold And my first test was to cry, was to cry And my bones and my And at the bones of it at the bones of it...
Windows 10 S Promises Efficiency and Fosters Learning Opportunities
At a recent event, Microsoft unveiled a wide range of products that directly affect the learning experiences of students. One of the unveilings, Windows 10 S introduced the promise of speed, security and superior performance. This new operating system can provide both teachers and students valuable time and educational opportunity. If you have ever been in a classroom full of devices, speed is a huge factor.
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