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Entertainment & Sports

Aug. 14, 2025

House rules: Protecting college athletes' finances in the new era of compensation

In June 2025, a $2.8 billion settlement in House v. NCAA gave college athletes new rights to direct payments and NIL earnings under capped revenue-sharing rules, ushering in unprecedented financial opportunities but also complex tax, compliance, and fraud risks that demand careful legal and financial guidance.

Frank N. Darras

Founding Partner
DarrasLaw

Email: frank@darraslaw.com

Western State Univ COL; Fullerton CA

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 In June 2025, Judge Claudia Wilken of the Northern District of California approved a landmark $2.8 billion antitrust settlement in the case of House v. NCAA. This settlement allows schools to offer direct payments and financial benefits to college student-athletes. Additionally, it establishes clearer and more specific regulations for third-party agreements and endorsements related to a player's name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights.

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