Insights and Analysis

The House settlement at one year: Taking stock and looking forward

26 June 2026

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One year after the landmark House settlement reshaped the college sports landscape, institutions are still navigating its far-reaching implications across governance, enforcement, transactions, compliance, and athlete compensation.

In this webinar recording, our interdisciplinary team of partners, Joel Buckman and Michael Bell, with senior associates Evan Guimond and Jimmy McEntee, examine how the landscape has continued to evolve since the settlement's approval. Alongside the accompanying presentation slides, the discussion explores emerging controversies, shifting enforcement priorities, increased deal activity, and the unresolved questions surrounding arbitration, regulation, and institutional risk – offering practical insights into what comes next for college athletics.

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Authored by Joel Buckman, Michael Bell, Evan Guimond, and Jimmy McEntee.