Texas Tech Nil Deals
Navigating the world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals can be a daunting task for college athletes. Texas Tech University, known…
March 7, 2026
State Laws
March 7, 2026
Nil Tax
In today’s complex financial world, understanding the nuances of taxation is crucial for both individuals and businesses. Among the myriad of tax-related…
February 27, 2026
Building a Personal Brand as a College Winter Athlete in the Olympic 2026 Cycle
Introduction: Branding in the Olympic Window The Winter Olympics 2026 in Milano-Cortina represent more than a competitive milestone for NCAA winter athletes.…
February 24, 2026
Rhode Island NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Rhode Island = “Deregulated Zone” — NO state NIL statute (H 5082 failed in Senate 2021). “Regulatory Arbitrage through Inaction” = strategic…
January 26, 2026
Washington D.C. NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Washington D.C. = “The Capital Conundrum” — Uniform College Athlete NIL Act (2022, amended 2024/2025). Section 215: Direct institutional payment + agent…
January 3, 2026
Wyoming NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Wyoming’s NIL Evolution Wyoming = “Frontier Model” of NIL adaptation. Legislative silence + state-subsidized revenue sharing + charitable collective alignment + regulatory…
January 3, 2026
Kentucky NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Kentucky = “Aggressive Compliance” model. SB 6 (2022) → SB 3 (2025, emergency legislation). SB 3 authorizes DIRECT institutional payment + “Poison…
January 2, 2026
Hawaii NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Hawaii has NO state NIL statute—”Statutory Silence” (SB 2915 failed). Unique “Competitive Friction”: General Excise Tax (GET) 4.5% on GROSS receipts +…
January 2, 2026
Maryland NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Maryland NIL governed by Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act (SB 439)—unique hybrid: Commercial liberty + physical safety (brain injuries, heat…
January 2, 2026
Alaska NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Alaska has NO state NIL statute — “Regulatory Vacuum” (“White Space”). Unique hybrid model: UAA/UAF are D-II schools with DI men’s hockey…
January 2, 2026
Minnesota NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Minnesota has NO state legislative vacuum law — “Legislative Vacuum” (SF 2909 is NOT a legislative vacuum bill). Strategic advantage: no laws…
January 2, 2026
Maine NIL Laws: Rules for College and High School Athletes
Legislative Document 1893 (2022) — The Statutory Bedrock: “An Act Regarding the Use of a Student Athlete’s Name, Image, Likeness or Autograph”…
January 1, 2026