Introduction: Name, Image and Likeness Compensation in the NCAA In October 2019, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) announced a major change in its rules: student-athletes will be permitted to receive compensation for the use of their name, image and likeness (NIL).1 The announcement represented a reversal from the NCAA’s previous position that “in order…
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Minimum Wage in the Minor Leagues: Is Minor League Baseball Exempt from the Requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act?
Major League Baseball (MLB) is currently defending itself in a lawsuit brought by former Minor League baseball players.1 The plaintiffs allege, among other things, that the MLB has violated the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) by failing to pay Minor League players minimum wage and overtime pay.2 Currently, every MLB team has at least…