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NIL Governance Demands a New Kind of Commissioner | California Sports Lawyer® Podcast with Jeremy Evans

In this episode of the California Sports Lawyer® Podcast, host Jeremy Evans explores the evolving name, image, and likeness (NIL) landscape in college athletics and the growing need for structure and consistency.

Often described as a "wild west", the current NIL system and transfer portal raises questions around governance, competitive

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When Media Becomes the Partner | California Sports Lawyer® Podcast with Jeremy Evans

In this episode of the California Sports Lawyer® Podcast, host Jeremy Evans explores the evolving relationship between media and the subjects it covers, and how that dynamic is reshaping storytelling across sports and entertainment.

The discussion examines the shift from traditional independent reporting to a more collaborative model, where leagues,

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