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What to Look for this College Football Season: NIL Transparency and Athlete IP Rights
September 04, 2025
As college football season begins, the spotlight is not just on the games, but now it is also on the changing business landscape of college sports. As discussed in our previous blog, the House v. NCAA settlement that was finalized this summer did more than allow college athletes to get paid; it forced a fundamental shift in how athletes’ rights, particularly around NIL, are managed. As we approach this fall, increased transparency and scrutiny will shape every NIL deal, and the intellectual property (“IP”) rights of players will take center stage in ways we have not seen before.73 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
August 21, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A., is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 73 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2026 Best Lawyers in America®, including eleven attorneys as "Lawyer of the Year" and six attorneys as "Ones to Watch."47 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Named 2025 “Legal Elite”
August 08, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that 47 of our attorneys have been named 2025 “Legal Elite” by Greenville Business Magazine, Columbia Business Monthly, Charleston Business Magazine, B2B The Grand Strand and B2B Pee Dee Business.Robert Knowlton and Bryan Hickey Named as 2025 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Intellectual Property Law in Greenville and Columbia
June 11, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is proud to announce that two of its shareholders, Robert (Bob) Knowlton from the Columbia office and Bryan Hickey from the Greenville office, have been named 2025 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" for Intellectual Property litigation in their respective markets.NIL: Why Every Student-Athlete in the Transfer Portal Needs Legal Representation
April 30, 2025
The NCAA transfer portal has become a defining feature of college athletics. Each year, thousands of student-athletes enter the portal for a variety of reasons such as seeking a better fit, increasing playing time, or elevating exposure. Recently, more student-athletes are using the portal to pursue lucrative Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities. While this process might seem straightforward, it is actually quite complex. Beyond athletic considerations, student-athletes face an increasingly complicated legal and business landscape, especially with NIL opportunities in play. For these reasons, legal representation is not just beneficial, it is essential.12 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized in 2025 South Carolina Super Lawyers
April 29, 2025
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. has once again been recognized for legal excellence, with several attorneys recognized on the South Carolina Super Lawyers list for 2025, a prominent legal ranking by Thomson Reuters. This year’s list includes six attorneys as South Carolina Super Lawyers and six as South Carolina Rising Stars.Beyond the Game: NIL Opportunities and Legal Insights for Student-Athletes and Businesses
March 31, 2025
With March Madness in full swing, the spotlight isn’t only on thrilling buzzer-beaters or underdog victories; it’s also on the continued evolution of Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) rights. Since the NCAA's landmark policy shift in 2021, student-athletes can now profit from their personal brands. This is exciting. However, these new opportunities come with the need for smart strategy, compliance and legal insight.Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes Shareholder William Gibbs to Greenville, Counsel Lauren Offord to Raleigh
February 07, 2025
Continuing the firm’s approach to client-centered strategic growth, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd P.A. welcomes two new attorneys. Corporate and transactional lawyer William F. Gibbs joins as a shareholder in Greenville, South Carolina, while commercial real estate attorney Lauren E. Offord will serve as special counsel in Raleigh, North Carolina.Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Welcomes Five New Associates
November 12, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is pleased to announce that Kate Childs, Catherine R. Langdon, Ashley Long, Sarah J. Reisinger and Chloë Satzger have joined the firm.
77 Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers
August 15, 2024
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is proud to announce that Best Lawyers®, a legal peer-review guide, has selected 77 HSB attorneys for inclusion in The 2025 Best Lawyers in America©, including eleven attorneys as “Lawyer of the Year” and fifteen attorneys as “Ones to Watch.”
