Revolutionizing College Athletics and Navigating Travel Planning:
Living808’s John Veneri caught up with What’s the Law Podcast host Coralie Chun-Matayoshi for a preview of the latest episodes on khon2.com.
Paying College Athletes: A Landmark Settlement
In a historic move, the NCAA has reached a $2.8 billion settlement that could fundamentally alter the landscape of college sports. For the first time, schools may be able to share sports revenue with their players. This development, discussed by podcast host Coralie Chun-Matayoshi, marks a significant departure from the traditional view of college athletes as amateurs who do not get paid to play.
A federal judge will soon decide whether to approve this settlement. If approved, the $2.8 billion will be distributed among approximately 25,000 past Division 1 athletes, whose names and images were used during their playing days. The majority of these athletes come from men’s football and men’s and women’s basketball. Moving forward, schools could allocate up to $20 million of their sports revenues to compensate their players.
However, this shift could negatively impact smaller schools like the University of Hawaii (UH). The financial burden of contributing to the settlement and competing for talent could widen the gap between well-funded colleges and those struggling to pay their athletes. Additionally, the settlement could signal the end of amateurism in college sports, potentially leading to athletes being considered employees with rights to unions and workers' compensation.
While the future of the settlement remains uncertain, its approval could be a game changer for college sports, according to Chun-Matayoshi.
Travel Agencies: Your Guide to Seamless Travel Planning
As summer travel peaks, many people seek new adventures or dream vacations but find the planning process daunting. Chun-Matayoshi explains how travel agencies can simplify travel arrangements, offering services from itinerary planning to booking flights, hotels, car rentals, and activities. They also assist with passports, visas, travel insurance, and provide advice on local customs, tipping, and currency exchange.
Choosing a reliable travel agency involves checking recommendations from family and friends, online reviews, and ensuring the agency is licensed and has a client trust account in a federally insured financial institution in Hawaii.
By law, travel agencies in Hawaii must provide a written statement with detailed information about payments, service providers, cancellation policies, and both parties' rights and obligations. If this information is not provided, travelers should contact the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affair’s Regulated Industries Complaints Office (RICO).
In case of trip cancellations, Hawaii law generally entitles travelers to a refund within 14 days, minus any cancellation fees and amounts already paid to service providers. However, if a no-refund agreement is signed, travelers may not be eligible for refunds even in cases of illness or death. Chun-Matayoshi emphasizes the importance of reading agreements carefully before signing.
Upcoming Podcasts
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