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The 14-Day Rule: How Agent Contact Still Voids Amateur Status

Apr 1, 2026

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8 min read

The 14-Day Rule: How Agent Contact Still Voids Amateur Status

Why a state-law 'safety net' won’t catch you when NCAA Bylaw 12.3.1 pulls the rug.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
Vetting the Collective: A Due Diligence Checklist for Athletes (Issue #38)

Mar 27, 2026

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8 min read

Vetting the Collective: A Due Diligence Checklist for Athletes (Issue #38)

Beyond the Hype: Protecting Your Future from Insolvency, "Mootness Traps," and the IRS

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The "Athlete Services" Model vs. The NIL Agreement

Mar 25, 2026

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5 min read

The "Athlete Services" Model vs. The NIL Agreement

Beyond the Pay-Per-Tweet: Why the 'Athlete Services' model is the new contractual blueprint for the professional era.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The Middle Lane: Athletes.org and the Architecture of Non-Employee Bargaining (Issue #37)

Mar 20, 2026

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7 min read

The Middle Lane: Athletes.org and the Architecture of Non-Employee Bargaining (Issue #37)

Revenue Sharing, "Athlete Services" Contracts, and the President’s Push for a Professional (but Not Employee) Model

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
To LLC or Not to LLC?

Mar 18, 2026

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6 min read

To LLC or Not to LLC?

The Pros and Cons of Creating a Business Entity for Your NIL.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The $303M Compliance Guillotine: Why this Settlement Puts Collectives on Notice

Mar 11, 2026

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6 min read

The $303M Compliance Guillotine: Why this Settlement Puts Collectives on Notice

Beyond the $20.5M cap: Why every NIL deal now faces triple liability and a 6-year lookback for "pay-for-play."

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
Breaking Down the First Great NIL Settlement (Issue #34)

Feb 20, 2026

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9 min read

Breaking Down the First Great NIL Settlement (Issue #34)

The Ghost of Inducement: Why the $13.85M Rashada Settlement is the Final Warning for Every Parent, Coach, and Collective in the NIL Era.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The Structural Mirage: Why College Sports and CBAs are a "Tough Fit" (Issue #32)

Feb 6, 2026

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8 min read

The Structural Mirage: Why College Sports and CBAs are a "Tough Fit" (Issue #32)

Chasing the "Pro" Standard: Why Bargaining Units, State Statutes, and the 4-Year Eligibility Clock are Breaking the Traditional Labor Model

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
No Taxation Without Representation (Issue #31)

Jan 30, 2026

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8 min read

No Taxation Without Representation (Issue #31)

Boulder’s Tea Party: Why Coach Prime’s Fine Schedule is a Sports Law Final Exam Question Come to Life.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The Athlete’s Guide to Tampering-Proof Compliance

Jan 28, 2026

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5 min read

The Athlete’s Guide to Tampering-Proof Compliance

The "Standard NIL Agreement" is no longer just about social media posts. In the new era of revenue sharing, it is a program’s lifeline, and yours.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
Price-Tagging the Portal: Rebuilding Transfer Restrictions

Jan 21, 2026

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6 min read

Price-Tagging the Portal: Rebuilding Transfer Restrictions

Following antitrust pressure, the battle has shifted from NCAA headquarters to private civil courts.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The Age-21 Glitch: Why Schools Still Want Your Parents' Signature (Issue #28)

Jan 9, 2026

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8 min read

The Age-21 Glitch: Why Schools Still Want Your Parents' Signature (Issue #28)

The Legal Conflict Between Legacy Recruiting Rules, "Infancy" Doctrine, and Athlete Autonomy.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The Roster Squeeze and the Future of College Basketball (Issue #27)

Jan 2, 2026

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9 min read

The Roster Squeeze and the Future of College Basketball (Issue #27)

The Collision Between Professional Eligibility, Roster Math, and the Modular Education Revolution.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The Parental Veto: When the Aid Agreement Binds a Minor Athlete (Issue #23)

Dec 5, 2025

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9 min read

The Parental Veto: When the Aid Agreement Binds a Minor Athlete (Issue #23)

The Legal Conflict Between Family Authority, Contract Law, and the Minor's Choice.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
Who Owns Your Likeness? (Issue #17)

Oct 17, 2025

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10 min read

Who Owns Your Likeness? (Issue #17)

Legal Defense Strategies: Legal Risk of IP

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
Pro vs. College: How to Win Both Ways

Oct 15, 2025

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4 min read

Pro vs. College: How to Win Both Ways

The Legal Loophole That Lets You Keep Eligibility After the Draft—And Protects Your NIL Earnings.

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The NIL Contract Deep Dive Pt. 3 (Issue #14)

Sep 26, 2025

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13 min read

The NIL Contract Deep Dive Pt. 3 (Issue #14)

The Legal Edge NIL: Contract Roadmap Part 3

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The NIL Contract Deep Dive Pt. 2 (Issue #13)

Sep 19, 2025

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12 min read

The NIL Contract Deep Dive Pt. 2 (Issue #13)

The Legal Edge NIL: Contract Roadmap Part 2

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
The NIL Contract Deep Dive Pt. 1 (Issue #12)

Sep 12, 2025

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14 min read

The NIL Contract Deep Dive Pt. 1 (Issue #12)

The Legal Edge NIL: Contract Roadmap Part 1

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
Key Takeaways for Athletes and Families: Preparing for the Future (Issue #10)

Aug 29, 2025

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13 min read

Key Takeaways for Athletes and Families: Preparing for the Future (Issue #10)

The Legal Edge NIL: Future-Proofing Your NIL Journey

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard
Protecting Your NIL: Contracts and Compliance (Issue #6)

Aug 1, 2025

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14 min read

Protecting Your NIL: Contracts and Compliance (Issue #6)

The Legal Edge NIL: Protecting Your NIL Rights

Rebekah Ballard
Rebekah Ballard

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