If approved, the settlement will: The Office of the Attorney General called the settlement a “decisive victory” for economic freedom and student-athlete rights. The settlement, announced March 15, stems from a January 2024 lawsuit filed by Miyares and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. It was later joined by attorneys general from the District of Columbia, […]
If approved, the settlement will:
The Office of the Attorney General called the settlement a “decisive victory” for economic freedom and student-athlete rights.
The settlement, announced March 15, stems from a January 2024 lawsuit filed by Miyares and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. It was later joined by attorneys general from the District of Columbia, Florida, and New York. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in 2024 halting NCAA enforcement of the NIL restrictions during litigation.
Attorney General Miyares said the NCAA’s prior restrictions “unfairly limited student-athletes’ economic opportunities,” and emphasized that the reform “creates a more just and competitive future for college athletics.”
Read the original lawsuit here: NCAA NIL Complaint Court Document
- Allow student-athletes and transfer portal entrants to negotiate NIL compensation before committing to a school;
- Permit third parties to engage in NIL negotiations during recruitment windows;
- Authorize schools to assist recruits with NIL opportunities;
- Prevent the NCAA from enacting conflicting policies; and
- Require transparency in NIL policy changes, including consultation with states for the next five years.
Read the final settlement here: NCAA NIL Settlement Court Document
RICHMOND, VA (CVILLERIGHTNOW) – A federal lawsuit led by Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has resulted in a final settlement with the NCAA that will eliminate restrictions on student-athlete compensation for name, image, and likeness (NIL) during recruitment. The agreement, pending court approval, marks a major shift in collegiate athletics governance.
