By Josh Lens, Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management at the University of Arkansas; Molly Harry, Assistant Professor of Recreation and Sport Management at the University of Arkansas; Sydney Hammit, PhD Candidate in Health, Sport, and Exercise Science at the University of Arkansas; Kelly Nielsen, PhD Student in Health, Sport, and Exercise Science at the…
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By Connor Glass & Todd Shumaker, CCH+A INTRODUCTION Late last year, the NCAA Division I Board of Directors adopted key changes to the NCAA infractions process, which were conceived and developed by the Division I Transformation Committee and the Division I Board of Directors Infractions Process Committee. As part of the NCAA’s key changes, the…
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By Michael A. Ross, MS Former SUNY Brockport wrestling Coach Don Murray is suing the NCAA for what he claims to have been a shoddy investigation led by the Division III college ultimately ending his 50-year long career during which five national titles were won and producing dozens of All-Americans. Murray abruptly retired last year…
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By Susan D. Friedfel, Paul V. Kelly and Taylor M. Kosakoff, of Jackson Lewis The “New York Collegiate Athletic Participation Compensation Act” (S.5891-F/A.5115-E) allows New York college athletes to receive compensation for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) without losing their scholarships or eligibility. It also allows these players to use an attorney or agent…
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Memphis has reached an agreement with NCAA enforcement staff on recruiting violations that occurred within the men’s basketball program and the appropriate penalties for those violations. A Committee on Infractions panel has preliminarily approved the agreement. One individual in the case has contested the alleged violations. Thus, his portion of the case will be considered…
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Lambergman is the general counsel and chief operating officer of LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletics directors of the 131-member schools of the Football Bowl Subdivision. Austin (TX) date? — Hackney Publications announced today that it has published its latest segment of the Sports Law Expert Podcast, with future releases set to be distributed on…
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The National Association for Athletics Compliance (NAAC) is seeking nominations for its five awards – the compliance Rising Star Award, Division II Excellence Award, Frank Kara Leadership Award, Mike Cleary Organizational Leadership Award and Creative Education Award. The compliance Rising Star Award will recognize a young professional with no more than five years of full-time compliance experience who is seen as an emerging leader within…
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Brown Promotes Shoshanna Engel Lewis to Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation/Governance and Performance Veteran NCAA compliance professional Shoshanna Engel Lewis has been promoted to Brown University’s Assistant Vice President for Athletics and Recreation/Governance and Performance. Engel Lewis joined Brown in July 2021 as Deputy Director of Athletics, Governance and Student Services/Senior Woman Administrator.…
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