Here’s what’s happening at the intersection of sports, marketing, and entertainment law as we hit the holiday season - a look at: the USOPC's new guidance on the updated Rule 40; the NCAA's Board of Governors' vote to allow student-athletes to benefit from the use of their name, image and likeness; the Federal Trade Commission's release of "Disclosures 101;" recent trademark issues for athlete's nicknames; and more.
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Sports Marketing and Media News For December

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