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Eighteen Nebraska athletes pursuing arbitration against the College Sports Commission over the denial of NIL deals are being represented by law firm Husch Blackwell through a joint representation arrangement with their university. “Each of you could choose to be represented by separate counsel in this matter,” the agreement states. “We understand, however, that there are considerations of cost as well as strategic advantages for each of you in joint representation.
We also understand that you have agreed on all material issues concerning this matter. ” More from Sportico. com Kessler Airs CSC Concerns but Lauds 'Fantastic' Post-House NCAA Era Paramount's Jeff Shell Accused in Lawsuit of Leaking UFC, WBD Info NIL Club Finds Booming User Base (Mostly) Beyond Regulators' Radar A copy of the document, obtained by Sportico through a public records request, is dated Feb.
18 and was signed last month by each of the athletes and the university’s general counsel, Bren Chambers. Last week, Yahoo Sports broke the news of the arbitration appeal while reporting that the athletes are Huskers football players. The Huskers’ CSC challenge is not only the first major test of the arbitration process created under the House v.
NCAA settlement, but also an early blueprint for how schools and athletes may structure and fund legal representation in disputes over NIL deal denials. The settlement allows schools to cover athletes’ attorney fees in such cases, though those expenses likely count against institutions’ revenue-sharing caps. Under the agreement, Husch Blackwell is paid directly by Nebraska Athletics, with the firm’s hourly rates ranging from $425 to $1,350.
Husch Blackwell partner Julie Miceli, who previously worked as deputy general counsel for the U. S. Department of Education and associate general counsel at Northwestern University, is listed as the responsible attorney on the matter.
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