Too old for college sports, too knowledgeable not to share. Two NIL "experts" share their views on the latest news, biggest NIL deals, and most interesting legislation changes weekly. Hear from industry pros - athletic directors, compliance coordinators, and student-athletes about their thoughts on the NIL landscape. Presented by VicTreeFi. Share your thoughts with us! Email contact@victreefi.com.
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Steve and Lisa (husband and wife legal team) discuss the latest in legal and current event news!
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Join attorneys Aaron and Spencer as they discuss late breaking college athletics topics with a focus on NCAA rules. Check out our YouTube channel too https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0TutFckcIg&t=209s
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VondranLegal.com - PPV Boxing Piracy Defense. Call (877) 276-5084. We have helped many bars, restaurants and business owners defend and settle these cases. Receiving a demand letter from G&G Closed Circuit Events, Inc. for illegally broadcasting a commercial pay-per-view boxing event is a serious matter that requires immediate attention. G&G Closed…
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We discuss the NCAA’s latest move in the fight against athlete unionization, the outcome of the recent vote by the House Committee on Education and the Work Force, Nebraska’s new NIL law, and the success of AthleteCon. We talk about our favorite nillies including Graham Mertz’s deal with Mercedes Benz of Gainesville and Ollie Gordon II’s deal with …
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We discuss the general terms of a settlement that will see the NCAA pay nearly $2.8 billion in damages over 10 years to nearly 14,000 players. It also creates a new system that allows schools to use up to $21 million a year to pay student-athletes. We cover a new South Carolina NIL law and updates related to Jaden Rashada’s lawsuit against Billy Na…
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We discuss how a proposed new athlete compensation model could reduce the roster size of collegiate football programs - negatively impacting walk ons. We cover John Legend’s performance at the Club 15 NIL 500 Gala supporting University of Kentucky athletes, the announcement of the Protect the Ball Act, recent updates to NCAA NIL guidance, the propo…
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We share an interview with UNC Asheville Forward Drew Pember. Drew shares his POV on life as a student-athlete, NIL opportunities, and more. We cover the Ivy League’s assertion that athlete unionization would undermine academic goals, the launch of the Nickel City Collective and Two Rivers Trust, the Wisconsin High School Athletic Association’s rej…
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We discuss the viral music video featuring Kentucky Wildcat Basketball Manager and Geddes Pools. We speak with Clay Duerson from Creative Caddie, the company behind the creative music video featuring Geddes Pools! We learn tips to create attention-grabbing content and discuss the experience behind the scenes of a video shoot. We cover the discussio…
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We discuss Auburn’s loss to Yale, NIL’s impact on the transfer portal, the Zags Collective Match Madness fundraiser, and a recent Oregon NIL bill. We talk about our favorite nillies including Raid’s deal with Jeremy Roach and Darianne Littlepage-Buggs and Goldman Sachs deal with Angel Reese. To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io …
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We hear from University of Alabama thrower Chandler Hayden. She discusses her experience as a female student-athlete and as an athlete at SEC schools. We discuss the recent change in the South Carolina High School League’s bylaws related to NIL, the recent NIL roundtable with Senator Ted Cruz, North Carolina’s recent NIL update, and updates related…
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We hear from Russ White from The Collective Association. Russ responds to our recent interview with Deseret News’ Executive Editor Doug Wilks regarding the disclosure of NIL information to the public. We discuss the latest updates in the lawsuit against the NCAA filed by the attorneys general of Tennessee and Virginia, NCAA President Charlie Baker’…
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We speak with Deseret News’ Executive Editor Doug Wilks about his recent testimony at a Utah NIL hearing. Dough discusses the Title IX implications of withholding NIL records and the importance of transparency. We provide an update on the Tennessee/Virginia NIL lawsuit against the NCAA, discuss the NCAA’s new NIL regulations, the NLRB’s Dartmouth r…
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We discuss the NCAA’s investigation into the University of Tennessee’s alleged NIL violations and the latest antitrust litigation against the NCAA. We cover the latest investigation into the University of Florida’s potential NIL violations and provide updates on the NCAA’s investigation of Florida State. We discuss the Collective Association’s offi…
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We discuss how Florida State University became the first program to be punished by the NCAA for NIL infractions. We also cover Utah’s proposed NIL law, the latest updates on the status of Federal legislation related to NIL, discussions within the state of Florida related to high school NIL activities, and the impact of NIL on Ivy League programs. W…
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Vondran Sports Law - NIL endorsement agreements overview - [essential contractual elements] In this podcast, Attorney Steve® discusses some of the most important items a student-athlete should take into account BEFORE signing a NIL sports endorsement agreement. Important terms are discussed including: Parties to the agreementSpecifically identified…
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http://www.snlshow.com - Click to listen to past episodes! In this episode, Steve and Lisa (Husband and Wife Law Firm Team) discuss the following current events: 1. Alabama Coach Nick Saban retires, or will he? 2. Gang rape in the Metaverse, should this be a crime? 3. Collegiate Name, Image and Likeness sports marketing is BOOMING! 4. Strike 3 Hold…
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We discuss the scheduled NIL discussion at the 2024 NCAA Convention, Charlie Baker’s recent letter to student-athletes, Yea Alabama’s new fundraising initiative, NIL notes from high school recruits, and how Blueprint Sports is navigating non-profit fundraising. We discuss our favorite nillies including Squirrel White’s deal with the Nashville Preda…
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Vondran Legal® - Sports Law - Collegiate NCAA Compliance Representation. Call us at (877) 276-5084 or visit us online at www.vondransports.com. Welcome to Vondran Legal®, your premier source for sports law and collegiate NCAA compliance representation. Our team and experienced attorney is here to provide you with top-notch legal services in the eve…
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We discuss NCAA President Charlie Baker’s recent NIL letter proposing that schools directly pay athletes, among other revelations. We cover recent news including the Title IX lawsuit against Oregon, the latest lawsuit related to the transfer portal, the announcement of the Bluff City Collective as the official collective of Memphis men’s basketball…
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We discuss Carson Beck’s $1,000,000 deal, the announcement of Arkansas Edge as the official collective of Arkansas Athletics, Lone Star NIL’s latest campaign, the launch of the Secondary Break Club to support UNC men’s basketball, the shutdown of the Teal Collective, the announcement of the Brandr vs. EA Sports settlement, Alex Fontenot’s lawsuit. …
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Vondran Legal® Software Audit Defense 2023 Compliance Updates - Call us if you received a demand letter and need copyright legal counsel. We can be reached at (877) 276-5084. We are starting to get calls from businesses across the United States that are receiving software audit demand letters initiated by the BSA (Business Software Alliance). The B…
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We debunk Heather McMahan’s myth about the chicken at the University of Alabama. We cover the Orange United collective’s campaign to raise $500,000, President Biden’s NIL roundtable, the collective alcohol loophole, and the class action lawsuit against the NCAA. We discuss our favorite nillies including Travis Hunter’s deal with Squishmallows and B…
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We speak with Mike Blewitt from CSMG about the company’s role in the NIL world. We focus on the importance of hyperlocal NIL campaigns. We discuss the launch of the Pride of ODU Collective, the announcement of the Friends of Nova Collective as the official collective of Villanova Athletics, Matthew and Ryan Bewley’s lawsuit against the NCAA, and th…
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Vondran Legal® - VARA Copyright Law Firm - Kerson vs. Vermont Law School - the Underground Railroad Mural. If you have a legal issue involving art law, paintings, scultpures or illustrations, call us at (877) 276-5084. The Visual Artists Rights Act (VARA) is a United States copyright law that was enacted in 1990. It was introduced to protect visual…
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Vondran Legal® - You CLICK we DEFEND® - Strike 3 Holdings Defense Law - FAQ. Here are the top FAQ's we get as IP legal counsel when "John Doe" Defendants are sued in Federal court over alleged movie file-sharing of Blacked, Tushy, Slade and Vixen movies. 1. How did Strike 3 find out I was downloading their movies? 2. What if I was a previous subscr…
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Vondran Legal® - Artificial Intelligence Updates - Congress looking to pass Federal Right of Publicity law to curb Deep Fake content. WHAT IS PROHIBITED? Any person that, in a manner affecting interstate or foreign commerce (or using any means or facility of interstate or foreign commerce), engages in an activity described in paragraph (2) shall be…
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We cover a complaint filed by the NLRB against USC athletics, the PAC 12, and the NCAA. We discuss our time at the Beau Johnson X Soyumi NIL event. We discuss the state of affairs for athletes within the state of Utah following the Utah State Records Committee’s determination to open NIL contract records. We cover our favorite nillies including Kan…
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Attorney Steve® BitTorrent Litigation - Strike 3 Holdings Settlement Insights - Call us at (877) 276-5084 If you're a well-off or wealthy individual, receiving a Strike 3 subpoena notice from your internet service provider (ISP) requires special considerations. For one, if their copyright infrigement lawyers know you have money you can expect to pa…
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Vondran Legal® Free Speech Law Firm [California | Arizona] Call us at (877) 276-5084. To prevail in a free speech deprivation case under 42 U.S.C. 1983 in the Ninth Circuit, a plaintiff must typically prove the following elements: 1. The plaintiff was engaged in protected speech or expression. 2. The defendant, acting under the color of state law, …
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We cover the saga of NIL discussions before the Senate Judiciary Commitee. We discuss a new NIL deal for Houston basketball players. We discuss our favorite nillies including Chop Robinson’s pork campaign and the Grove Collective’s charitable efforts. To learn more about our Nillie platform, visit nillie.io or email contact@victreefi.com. To learn …
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Chrissy and Wheeler cover NIL petitions from Ivy League athletes. Recently, 15 members of the Dartmouth men’s basketball team signed a petition to join Local 560 of the Service Employees International Union. Dartmouth has objected, saying the players are not employees. Additionally, the CBPA filed a charge with the NLRB alleging that the conference…
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Chrissy and Wheeler celebrate the new NIL rules for high school athletes in Georgia. They also speak with college athlete Connor Printz about his success within the NIL world. Connor shares tips for obtaining NIL deals and growing a social media presence. They also shoutout the upcoming NIL event at Soyumi Asian Kitchen featuring Beau Johnson. In t…
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Attorney Steve® Fair Use Parody Cases - The Mattel Barbie case found to be a fair use for Defendant. This is general legal information only and not legal advice. "A parody is a "literary or artistic work that imitates the characteristic style of an author or a work for comic effect or ridicule." Id. at 580, 114 S.Ct. 1164 (quoting AMERICAN HERITAGE…
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss how the ninth NIL congressional hearing got derailed last week. They cover who said what and where things took a turn! In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss the launch of the SWFL Flight Crew to support Florida Gulf Coast University student-athletes and the potential class action lawsuit focused on p…
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss Nillie’s inclusion in Business Insider’s list of NIL companies. They talk about how Deion Sanders, aka Coach Prime, crashed Kristi Dosh’s Business of College Sports website. Chrissy shares her excitement to see Angel Reese in a music video with Latto and Cardi B. In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss…
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss NCAA President Charlie Baker’s visit to Sioux Falls. He and Senator John Thune took part in an event hosted by the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference and Augustana University and discussed potential national NIL legislation and proposed changes to the NIL ecosystem. In the News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler…
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Chrissy and Wheeler discuss The Collective Association and its founding members. TCA is a trade association made up of 17 member institutions from powerful football programs. They talk about the power that such a group may hold and debate whether inclusion in the group will provide an unfair advantage to member collectives. In the News and Facts se…
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Attorney Steve® Software Audit Essentials - The ITCA based in the Netherlands with worldwide offices With the Business Software Alliance apparently not pursuing anymore Microsoft compliance cases, there is a new company that has recently come on my radar - the ITCA. Listen in as Software Lawyer Steve Vondran, Esq. chimes in. If you are facing a leg…
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Attorney Steve® IPTV Defense - Motion Picture Associate Settlement Agreements When entering into a Motion Picture Associate Settlement Agreement, it is crucial to thoroughly comprehend the various provisions and terms outlined in the agreement. Three key aspects that require careful consideration are future cooperation, confidentiality, and other t…
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Chrissy and Wheeler talk about five talented football players on the Nillie roster. They discuss their talent on and off the field and talk about their schools’ football programs. Athletes include Myles Crawley, Sunny Anderson, Lyndon Rash, CJ Daniels, and DyShawn Gales. They also review recent press coverage of the athletes including footage from …
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Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement Essentials - The Editorial License from Stock Photo Agencies like Alamy, iStockPhoto, and Shutterstock Using an editorial license is indeed important when expressing opinions and reporting news, as it allows freedom of expression and protects First Amendment rights. However, it is crucial to understand that editor…
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Chrissy and Wheeler speak with members of the Micconoppe 1851 Collective and the legendary Marvin Jones about FSU’s new Marvin Jones LASER Center. They discuss the importance of providing student-athletes an opportunity to gain business skills before leaving school. In our News and Facts segment, Chrissy and Wheeler discuss the NIL Newstand’s new N…
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This week we discuss how we trademarked Nillie! In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the Classic City Collective’s recent event featuring Corey Smith, the announcement of the Garnet Trust as the official collective of USC, the addition of a NIL agent listing on the NIL Island website, and the growing number of proposed Federal bills related to…
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Attorney Steve® - Internet Law Updates - unlawful disclosure of movie watching habits! In today's digital age, movie-watching has taken on a new form. With the rise of streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu, many traditional video rental service providers have been left behind. However, one aspect that remains constant is the protection of consumer…
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Attorney Steve® Photo Infringement Essentials - Copyright Small Claims Board ("CCB") In this episode of Piracy Log, Steve Vondran discusses one of the first decisions to come out of the CCB in Washington D.C. A decision was rendered, but it was much lower than most people would have thought. Listen in and fee free to share this podcast on your soci…
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Attorney Steve® Software Essentials - Hexagon/Vero software piracy pursuits (Visi/Esprit) 2023 Piracy Log When you get a phone call or a letter from Hexagon accusing you of using unlicensed or cracked software, it is important to understand the most important thing NOT TO DO. Listen in as Attorney Steve® Vondran provides tales from the software tre…
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Chrissy and Wheeler run through the latest NIL news in a quick summer episode! In our News and Facts segment, we discuss the Icon 1901 Collective’s Influencer University, recent changes to Missouri NIL law, the announcement of the Meta NIL incubator, changes to the KHSAA Handbook, updates to New York’s NIL law, and statistics released by INFLCR. We…
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Attorney Steve® - BitTorrent Litigation Updates July 2023 [How the Cobbler Nevada case factors into settlements] When you get an ISP notice from your internet service provider (like Charter, Comcast, Cox, AT&T or Verizon) things can become pretty confusing pretty quick. One key component to settling these alleged movie file-sharing cases is to unde…
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This week on the podcast we speak with Donye McFadden, The Champ’s Cheat Code! We discuss his work to improve the mental and physical wellness of athletes as a trainer through his program, REFORM U. We also give a shoutout to his wife, Brittany Greene, The Credit Crusader! In our News and Facts segment we discuss how several collectives are partner…
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Attorney Steve® Trade Secret Litigation Essentials - Attorney fees and costs for a prevailing defendant. California Uniform Trade Secrets Act ("CUTSA") allows for the winning party Defendant to seek to recover their reasonable costs and attorney fees, including expert witness fees. A Plaintiff must show (a) objective speciousness and (b) subjective…
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Attorney Steve® - Recent Trends in IP & Copyright law (Summer 2023) 1. Fair use opinions for educational institutions 2. Strike 3 Holdings going strong 3. Ansys cases still ongoing after Texas federal court case 4. Photo infringement cases (check your website images) 5. Joe Hand Boxing Piracy (don't use Roku or ESPN personal licenses for commercial…
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This week we discuss our trip to Atlanta for the 1NIL Empowerment Summit. During the event, we heard from panelists including attorneys from Dentons, Benjamin Chavis, Brian Woods, Edward Davis, and Jennifer Rodriguez. In our News and Facts segment, we discuss New York’s new NIL bill, The Brandr Group’s lawsuit against EA Sports, and the possibility…
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