On August 5, 2019, a federal district court judge in Minnesota ruled that St. Cloud State University ("SCSU"), a public university in Minnesota, violated Title IX by providing fewer opportunities for women to compete in intercollegiate athletics compared to men. Portz et al. v. St. Cloud State University et al., No. 0:16-cv-01115 (D. Minn. Aug.... Continue Reading →
NCAA Denies Brock Hoffman’s Family Hardship Waiver: Is the NCAA Heartless?
Under the current NCAA rules, a college athlete who transfers from a four-year college to an NCAA institution must complete one academic year of residence unless they qualify for a transfer exception or are granted a waiver. One of the most common (and controversial) waivers is known as the "Family Hardship Waiver." Why is this... Continue Reading →