The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) recently approved a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal for Massachusetts high school student-athletes, pursuant to section 47.1.3 in the MIAA’s season handbook. This
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Brian B. Garrett and Linda S. Johnson discuss Independent Schools, Tax-Exempt Status, and Title IX Implications of Recent Federal Court Decisions in this webinar. If you would like to view
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In the wake of #MeToo, many companies have policies prohibiting, and sometimes requiring disclosure of, romantic relationships. Earlier this year, Jeffrey Zucker resigned as President of CNN acknowledging that he
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Last month marked the first anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s watershed decision, NCAA v. Alston, which opened the door for student-athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness,
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