October 2025 Employment Law Update: AI, Pay Transparency, and Federal Scrutiny
NIL: The New Chaos
The landmark House v. NCAA settlement was meant to bring order to the world of college sports. Instead, it has unleashed a brand new chaos. The systems designed to ensure compliance are already collapsing, creating a minefield of unforeseen risks for all stakeholders.
In the second installment of our Sharpe Insights NIL series, we move from legal theory to the practical fallout on the ground. This video examines the failure of the new NIL clearinghouse, uncovers the hidden crisis of medical liability now facing team physicians, and maps the tangled web of legal risks for athletes, universities, and brands.
The Executive Order on Athlete Status: What It Means—and What It Doesn’t
A new Executive Order seeks to classify college athletes as amateurs, creating direct legal conflict with recent court settlements. This Sharpe Insights article analyzes the key legal issues and strategic implications for universities, athletes, and brands in this redefined landscape.