Assistant Professor at the Administration, Sam C. Ehrlich has launched College Sports Litigation Tracker, a free online database designed to monitor ongoing lawsuits that could have a major impact on the future of university track and field. I did.
Currently, the platform tracks 38 active cases, covering critical issues such as athlete revenue sharing, employment status and Title IX reform. Ehrlich provides a simple overview, regular updates and direct links to key legal declarations, allowing fans, managers and policymakers to access complex legal information. He views the project as an extension of his research and chooses not to monetize it, reinforcing his commitment to filling the information gap in sports law.
“I followed these cases for a while, but it was frustrating to dig into files and social media posts to find relevant documents,” Ehrlich said.
What will the conversation with Joe Sabin, a professor at Southeast Louisiana University, be it if they had the centralized resources to track these cases in real time? That vision quickly transformed into the reality of Ehrlich during the winter break of 2024/2025. Ehrlich has streamlined the process of monitoring lawsuits since launching the site, using legal subscription services, highlighting important dates, and making complex legal procedures easier for the public to digest. We maintain a “case calendar” that allows you to use it. And the reaction was overwhelmingly positive.
Recently, Ehlrich was invited to discuss one of the cases of Orlando Sports Talk Radio. There, the host praised the website as a valuable resource. His site is also highlighted in Sports Illustrated, with experts in athletics, journalism and policy research expressing their appreciation for the tracker’s clarity and organization.
“This is exactly why I wanted to make it,” he said. “The support from my peers and friends is incredible and I am truly grateful for the feedback I’ve had so far.”
