NIL laws in New Jersey

Authors: Alexis Kopcienski, Esq., Katy Boehmer-Abbott Name, image, and likeness continues to transform college athletics, and New Jersey continues to  respond to this evolving industry. The most recent response includes a new NIL statute. Addressing the national changes to NIL law and institutions increasing reliance on it, the New  Jersey Legislature amended the state’s NIL statute. […]

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NIL representation can be a huge advantage — but it can also wreck an athlete’s future if the wrong person gets involved early. NIL deals move fast, and athletes (especially high school and younger college athletes) often get pressured into signing agreements before they even understand what they’re giving up. The biggest risk isn’t “missing […]

Tax Implications of NIL Earnings: What Student Athletes Need to Know from New Jersey NIL Lawyers

Authors: Alexis Kopcienski, Esq., Matthew A. Skinner, Esq., Nikita Wilber, Theresa A. Lyons, Esq., MSW Name, Image, and Likeness is the newest way student athletes can start making money. The National College Athletics Association (NCAA) used to not allow student-athletes to  receive money from outside sources to protect the fairness of the recruiting process. Now  with […]