Anti-Trust Attorney Urges Black Div 1 Athletes to File A Claim NOW for Significant NIL Financial Compensation: $280K! – Deadline: Jan 31

EU Web | California Black MediaOPINION – *The NCAA, (the National Collegiate Athletic Association) has been the judge, jury, and executioner regarding the financial future of college athletes.Athletes still aren’t permitted to be directly compensated by colleges and universities, however, a recent ruling allows athletes to profit by other means, such as using their name, image, and likeness (NIL) to improve their financial futures.This landmark settlement arises in the context of the NCAA’s long-standing policies, which have often put Black athletes at a disadvantage, particularly regarding ad revenue and marketing that tends to limit engagement with Black audiences.Under the terms of the proposed settlement, (Black) athletes who played Division I sports from 2016 to 2024 must submit claims by January 31, 2025, to ensure they receive compensation (up to $280,000!) from the settlement.“The current settlement deals with name, image, and likeness (NIL), said Patrick A. Bradford, a Founding Partner of Bradford Edwards & Varlack LLP, which specializes in complex commercial litigation, including anti-trust litigation.Attorney Patrick Bradford – Photo: Steven WilliamsTheir firm often represents clients before the DOJ, FTC, SEC, and FINRA. The case is pending currently before Judge Claudia Wilken in the District Court, Federal District Court in California, Oakland.“Now,...