The Death of Amateurism – Part II

Implications of the Proposed Settlement on the Future of College Sports By Erica Hamilton (Part I appeared in the last issue of Sports Litigation Alert.) Objections to the Settlement Schools Challenging the Proposed Settlement Since the proposed settlement was announced in May 2024, Division I schools not named as defendants in the lawsuits are expected to bear approximately $990 million of the settlement costs, sparking significant backlash from smaller schools.[1] Big East Com