Indiana High Court Latest Battleground for Players’ Rights

The Indiana Supreme Court is set to weigh in on whether online fantasy sports companies need the consent of athletes to use their names, pictures and statistics in their video contests and in advertising their contests.

This article addresses the proposed class-action litigation, which was filed by three former college football players and involves unions representing players from several leagues, and explores the significant financial impact it may have on the daily fantasy sports industry, professional and college athletes and the organizations that represent them.