TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Feb 13, 2024

Following a hearing on the state’s request for a preliminary injunction against the NCAA’s illegal name, image and likeness (NIL)-recruitment rules, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti spoke to the media and released a prepared statement. Among his comments, Skrmetti said, “Due to the NCAA’s arbitrary and illegal rules, student-athletes are being harmed and prevented from making important decisions concerning their name, image and likeness rights — which may have a big impact on their academic and financial futures. Antitrust law in this area is clear, and as the court has previously said, our case is likely to succeed on the merits. We are happy with the case’s progression and look forward to litigating it fully if necessary.” Read the full statement. The UT Daily Beacon reports on the hearing while Knox News has photos from the day.