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federal2021
Additional Highlights:AntitrustSherman ActStudent-Athlete Compensation
National Collegiate Athletic Association v. Alston
United States Supreme Court
Key Holding
The NCAA's rules restricting education-related benefits for student-athletes violate antitrust law under the Rule of Reason.
Case Summary
NCAA v. Alston unanimously held that the NCAA's limits on education-related compensation for student-athletes violate antitrust law, marking a significant development in the long-running legal battle over student-athlete compensation and helping pave the way for name, image, and likeness rights.