NCAA Takes Additional Steps Toward Ratification of Name, Image, and Likeness Legislation

By Gregg E. Clifton and Iciss R. Tillis, of Jackson Lewis   The NCAA has taken a further step toward the finalization of specific provisions which would allow student-athletes the opportunity to pursue endorsement opportunities for the use of their name, image and likeness. The NCAA Division I Council has approved an updated draft of proposed student-athlete name, image, and likeness rights (NIL) legislation. This revised proposal, which is still subject to further recommendations and modif