In a recent article for Sports Litigation Alert, Thompson Coburn partner David Kaufman offered insight into the implications of the landmark House v. NCAA settlement, highlighting the NCAA’s long-standing legal battles over its restrictions on athlete compensation.
The settlement, which includes an estimated $2.8 billion in damages for Division I athletes who competed between 2016 and 2024, marks a significant shift. David wrote, “For student-athletes in revenue producing sports like football and men’s basketball, and to a lesser extent, women’s basketball, this may be a welcome development as the money spigot apparently has been opened.”
Read the full article here.
