HSB Blog
What to Look for this College Football Season: NIL Transparency and Athlete IP Rights
September 04, 2025
As college football season begins, the spotlight is not just on the games, but now it is also on the changing business landscape of college sports. As discussed in our previous blog, the House v. NCAA settlement that was finalized this summer did more than allow college athletes to get paid; it forced a fundamental shift in how athletes’ rights, particularly around NIL, are managed. As we approach this fall, increased transparency and scrutiny will shape every NIL deal, and the intellectual property (“IP”) rights of players will take center stage in ways we have not seen before.EEOC Decisions Enforce Stronger Protections for Religious Accommodation in the Workplace
August 25, 2025
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has recently issued significant decisions against two federal employers for failing to provide reasonable religious accommodations to their employees. These decisions underscore the importance of treating religious accommodations as a fundamental right under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, rather than a secondary consideration.HSB Webinar Announcement – Hiring from a Competitor: Legal Risks, Recent Verdicts and Risk Mitigation Strategies
August 11, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.Commemorating Juneteenth and Honoring the Emanuel Nine
June 19, 2025
On Juneteenth 2025, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd remembers and recognizes the tenth anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, South Carolina. On June 17, 2015, nine church members lost their lives during a Bible study at the hands of an individual who had entered the church under the guise of fellowship. This tragic act of violence continues to underscore the importance of reflection, understanding and ongoing dialogue around issues of race and equality in our communities.HSB Webinar Announcement: Mid-Year Employment Law Update
June 13, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.NCAA v. House: The Billion Dollar NIL Case That Will Reshape College Sports
June 12, 2025
By: Ashley Long and Collin Keefer (2025 Summer Law Clerk, 2L at University of South Carolina School of Law)College sports are on the verge of a historic shift that will redefine how student-athletes are compensated for the value they bring to their institutions. At the center of this transformation is House v. NCAA, a federal antitrust lawsuit that led to the largest settlement in NCAA history. Judge Claudia Wilken officially approved the $2.8 billion settlement on June 6, 2025, opening the door to both retroactive compensation and direct revenue sharing between schools and student-athletes.
Supreme Court Affirms Uniform Legal Standard for All Discrimination Claims
June 09, 2025
By: Alex Glunt WilliamsThe United States Supreme Court issued a unanimous opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, rejecting a heightened burden for plaintiffs in “majority-groups” to meet their evidentiary burden in discrimination cases under Title VII.
HSB Webinar Announcement – DEI Under Scrutiny: Interpreting the Latest EEOC and DOJ Guidance
May 09, 2025
Join us for a one-hour session exploring the latest guidance on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace.NIL: Why Every Student-Athlete in the Transfer Portal Needs Legal Representation
April 30, 2025
The NCAA transfer portal has become a defining feature of college athletics. Each year, thousands of student-athletes enter the portal for a variety of reasons such as seeking a better fit, increasing playing time, or elevating exposure. Recently, more student-athletes are using the portal to pursue lucrative Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. While this process might seem straightforward, it is actually quite complex. Beyond athletic considerations, student-athletes face an increasingly complicated legal and business landscape, especially with NIL opportunities in play. For these reasons, legal representation is not just beneficial, it is essential.HSB Webinar Announcement – Employment Law Pitfalls: What Employers Get Wrong (Even When They Think They Are Right)
April 08, 2025
Click here to view a recording of this complimentary webinar presented by HSB's Employment Law team.
