TakeawaysHigher education institutions have unique data privacy and cybersecurity challenges, including cross-border data transfer requirements.Institutions are subject to increased regulatory oversight.Assessing current data privacy and cybersecurity processes, data maintained, and data shared across the institution and with third parties can help ensure compliance with varying legal requirements.Related links
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Transparency or Turbulence: Colleges Brace for Education Department Crackdown on Admissions Data
On August 15, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) proposed adding a supplement to the department’s annually updated data collection from postsecondary educational institutions that participate in federal student financial aid programs. The supplement, called the “Admissions and Consumer Transparency Supplement” (ACTS), would require selective four-year institutions of higher
Unpacking the “House” Settlement’s Impact on Collegiate Athletics
CSC’s First NIL Report Reveals $80 Million in NIL Deals, Although Overall System Efficacy Questions Remain
The College Sports Commission (CSC) released its first NIL Go platform report since mandatory reporting went into effect in June. From June 11 through August 31, 2025, the CSC reports that 32,000+ registered users submitted 8,359 deals valued at $79.8 million for approval.
According to the CSC, it cleared more
EO Directs Future Reporting Requirements for Higher Education Institutions
TakeawaysThe Trump Administration is requiring higher education institutions in receipt of federal funding to report race-based admissions data.The secretary of education will revise reporting requirements of educational institutions to government agencies and take remedial action against institutions for unlawful or incomplete admissions data.Educational institutions should review their admissions practices to assess race-based considerations.Related links
Federal Judge Certifies Classes in Tennis Players’ NCAA Antitrust Suit
While much attention this summer was paid to the NCAA’s antitrust litigation regarding NIL compensation and the House settlement, other antitrust challenges to NCAA regulations are progressing across the country. In Brantmeier v. NCAA, the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina certified an injunctive class and
Circuit Split Over NCAA Eligibility Rules Looms as Student-Athletes Take the Field
As the new school year begins, several student-athletes are taking the field thanks to victories in the courtrooms over the summer. Buoyed by a U.S. District Court decision in December 2024 granting a preliminary injunction against the NCAA from enforcing its “Five-Year Rule” rule, several other athletes filed similar antitrust
Implications of Updated College Sports Commission Guidance Related to NIL Collectives, Transactions
The College Sports Commission (CSC) has updated its guidance to clarify its enforcement position in response to questions over the continued viability of “NIL collectives” and transactions.
The CSC established the NIL Go portal in partnership with Deloitte as part of the House v. NCAA settlement. Through NIL Go, the
Employment Implications When Colleges and Universities Shut Down
Over the past few years, several colleges and universities across the country have unexpectedly closed, often with little notice to the communities they served. When this happens, the immediate attention is usually given to students and how they will be able to continue their educational journey without significant losses of
Presidential Order Aims to Bring Stability to Intercollegiate Sports
Presidential Order Aims to Bring Stability to Intercollegiate Sports
On July 24, President Trump issued an executive order (EO) entitled, “Saving College Sports.” The order includes several policy statements and directives with the stated purpose being to provide for the fair treatment of college athletes, including students who participate in
NCAA Considers Major Policy Shift on Gambling Restrictions
The NCAA Division I Council has proposed a rule change to permit student-athletes and institutional staff to place bets on professional sports. If adopted, this change would mark a significant shift from the NCAA’s long-standing ban on all forms of sports wagering by student-athletes and institutional staff. The proposal must
Antitrust Labor Markets: $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement Reshapes College Athletics
A federal judge for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California recently approved a groundbreaking, nearly $2.8 billion settlement that promises to reshape college athletics by allowing schools to share revenue directly with college athletes. The settlement stems from antitrust litigation—focused on the labor market of college
College Sports Commission Goes Live as NCAA Era Enters New Phase
A new chapter in college sports began on June 6, when U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken granted final approval to the House v. NCAA settlement. This landmark $2.8 billion agreement will fundamentally reshape the structure of Division I athletics.
Among the most significant developments is the creation of the College Sports
Next Era for College Athletics Begins as NCAA Implements $2.8B Settlement Agreement: Key Changes
The NCAA has announced “a new era” in college sports, touting “unprecedented” benefits for student-athletes following the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California’s long-awaited approval of the $2.8 billion settlement in the House antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA and the “Power 5” conferences – the ACC, Big
President Trump Orders Closure of the Department of Education: What Schools and EdTech Companies Need to Know About FERPA
On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued Executive Order 14242 directing the Secretary of Education “to the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law, [to] take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education[.]” This long-expected but dramatic move has educational institutions and education technology