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The ECHR Grand Chamber judgment in Semenya v Switzerland and its wider impact on international sport

The European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber's judgment in Semenya v Switzerland.[1] represents a watershed moment in the intersection of sports regulation and human rights la…
LawInSport Podcast
| Chris Bond

Background to the ECHR Grand Chamber judgment in Semenya v Switzerland

This article explains the history of legal proceedings Caster Semenya brought before led to the European Court of Human…
Triathlon participants swimming
| John Finlay

Elections, Integrity and Whistleblowers: An analysis of  Garcia v World Triathlon CAS Award

On 24 June 2025, the Court of Arbitration for Sport partially granted the appeal of Mr Liber Garcia against a decision…
Female Footballer Tackling
| Manan Agrawal

Unique Challenges with Player Welfare in Women's Football

There are specific welfare challenges facing female players, the gaps in current support systems, and the evolving safe…
Two Footballers Tackling
| Manan Agrawal

Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC

At LawInSport’s Football Law Conference 2025, we hosted a Q&A session with the Chair of FIFA Dispute Resolution Cha…
| Chris Bond

A new era for digital payments: Stablecoins, the GENIUS Act, and a world of potential for sports organisations

Whilst the regulation of stablecoins and the newly enacted GENIUS Act in the United States does not specifically target…
Athletics track in rain
| Shoichi Sugiyama

Rethinking the Burden of Proof for 'Not Intentional' Doping Cases & the 2027 WADA Code

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has recently rendered and published the award in CAS 2024/A/10655 World Anti-D…
Business person holding cash
| Philip Scott, Cameron Mairs

How the Football Governance Act 2025 will affect debt financing in English football

The Football Governance Act 2025 introduces a new regulatory framework that will inevitably impact the process for foot…
| Chris Bond

Tackling abuse in women’s football: Practical steps for professional organisations and grassroots sport

“Abuse” is a broad term, particularly depending on the context in which it is used. In general terms, it includes groom…
Ice Hockey Puck and Stick
| Jonathan Mason

Why Leaving the Ice Early Cost Kyiv Capitals at CAS – Field of Play Doctrine Prevails

A recently published Arbitral Award by the Court of Arbitration for Sport confirmed a decision of the Disciplinary Comm…
Germany Flag on football pitch
| Sebastian Plötz, Aurélien Hömann and Arvid van Loon

An Analysis of German Football's 50+1 Rule & the Federal Cartel Office's Concerns

German football is often regarded as a stronghold of footballing tradition due to its strict ownership rules. However…
Football Stadium
| Jane Randell, Elizabeth Earle
Martyn's Law: New terror prevention rules for UK sports venues
Slam Dunk
| Federico Venturi Ferriolo, Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara
How player trades work in European Football v in the NBA  - who has more power?
Footballer Tackling
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Chris Kavanagh
Game (Almost) Over: A Damages Expert’s Perspective on Income Losses in Sport
Mobile Gaming
| Tarun, Aashna Kothiyal, Dr. Niyati Pandey
Exploring Asia’s Online Gaming Regulations: Balancing Play and Policy
Football referee whistling
| Mihir Kherud, Jayraj Deshpande
What are the key changes to the AIFF Disciplinary Code in the 2024 edition?
Behind the scenes
| Arne Al, Sophia Grippo
A guide to the main provisions of endorsement contracts in sport
Cricket batsman hitting shot
| Parvati Bhat, Prerna Dadu
How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 2)
Copyright logo
| Parvati Bhat, Prerna Dadu
How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 1)
Doping in sport concept drugs medals and syringe
| Phil Hutchinson and Justin Humphries
WADA’s 2025 Prohibited List: Context and key changes
Gymnast Split
| Kate Oliver, Georgia Shriane
Safeguarding and GDPR: What should sports organisations know?
| Nick De Marco KC
Why sports tribunals should embrace public hearings
Gymnast preparing for Competition
| Spencer Turner. Imogen Mitchell-Webb
From policy to practice: A sport organisation's guide to effective safeguarding
| Maxime Van Den Dijssel, Joseph Mansfield
How can Athletes Monetise their Brand? A Practical Approach to Brand Endorsement Agreements
Football Player
| André Pretorius, Helen Bignall, Max Kaufman, Marie Becker, Luke Wagner
Transforming Transfers? How the CJEU reconsidered FIFA’s Transfer Rules in the Diarra case
Phone Betting
| Danielle Sharkey, Daniel McDonagh
Put your shirt on it: Gambling’s shifting relationship with professional sports
Football Calculation
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Andrew Costa
The price of fame: Examining discrepancies in football club valuations
Aeril shot of Football Stadium
| Jonathan Coser and Carly Thorpe
How to avoid expensive construction disputes in sport: Lessons from key cases
Mexican Flag in Stadium
| Marco A Alemán Alva
How Professional Football Clubs are Governed In Mexico
Athlete Strength
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Maisie Knibb
How sports can improve mental health support for elite athletes
Esports Player
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Ruth Morrison
How interactive entertainment is impacting the sports industry
Womens Team
| Oliver Hinds, Robert Lassey, Andy Boyde
Impending UK sports employment reforms: zero-hours, maternity, day 1 protections
Paris
| Martin Ross, Mark Lebbon and Loren Alderuccio
A summary of CAS Ad Hoc decisions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
| Shane Wafer and Nicholas Flowers
How Are Football Clubs Governed, Incorporated & Acquired In South Africa?
Insurance Cover
| Graham Denny, Paul Wordley, Alison Proctor
An introduction to insurance policies, risk transfer and the law for modern sports organisations
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 3 – be ready for surprises and maintain perspective
| Nandan Kamath, Roshan Gopalakrishna, Nihal Zachariah
A guide to rights protection at major sporting: Part 3- surprises & over enforcement
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 2 – educate, monitor and enforce
| Nandan Kamath, Roshan Gopalakrishna, Nihal Zachariah
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 2 - educate, monitor & enforce
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 1 – identify, prioritise and pre-empt risk
| Nandan Kamath, Roshan Gopalakrishna, Nihal Zachariah
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 1 - identify rights & managing risk
football linesman
| Simon Leaf, Oliver Millichap, Ben Lasserson, Chanelle Cattin
Manchester City's legal action & the Premier League’s regulations on Associated Party Transactions
Racing Cars
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Daniel Nazareth
Demystifying Andretti’s failed F1 bid & anti-dilution fees explained
Disclosure Concept
| Christopher Coltart KC, Karishma Gadhia and Charlotte Moss
Ensuring fair play in the sports courts – why we need disclosure guidelines in sports disciplinary proceedings
sports media
| Josh Kay and Ross Sylvester
An update of trends in the sports media rights market
Footballer running to kick a football
| Thierry Aballea, Charles Aziere
An analysis of how multi-club ownership is regulated in France
Full Court Prees
| Patrick Ashby, Max Blinder-Acenal, Salma Shitia
Full-court press: the NCAA's ongoing battles over NIL rights and transfer rules
Sport and Anti Doping
| Rick Liddell, William Birch
Sport And Anti-Doping – Annual Review 2023/24
Sport Safety
| Dr James Brown, Prof Mark James
Sport, Safety and Participation – Annual Review 2023/24
Sport And Employment Law – Annual Review 2023/24
| Bianca Balmelli
Sport And Employment Law – Annual Review 2023/24
Football Statistics
| Jeremy Drew, Joshua Charalambous, Ellie Chakarto
The battle for live sports data - IMG Arena score first in dispute with Perform
The Year in Review 2023/24
| Jon Walters and India Gommo
Sport And Commercial Law – Annual Review 2023/24
Annual Review 23/24
| Jack Anderson
Sport And Governance - Annual Review 2023/24
Rowing Team
| Charlie Kendrick
Sports Law from an athlete’s perspective: Key Takeaways
Formula One 2022 car
| Nicholas Buckland, Abigail Wise, Ella Nawaro
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
Running on Track
| Clare Sibson KC, Chloe Carpenter KC and Samuel Rabinowitz
Balancing parallel governing body and police investigations: When to press pause and when to push back
Boxers punching
| Charlie Kendrick
What is the best way to resolve disputes in sport?
Red formula one car leaving the pit stop
| Simon Casinader, Niall Lavery
How Patents & Trade Secrets Are Utilised In Motorsport
India Wrestlers
| Nandan Kamath and Seshank Shekar
A guide to India’s key sports law issues in 2023/24
Footballers Tackle
| Matthew Devey - Samantha Cornelius - Juliane Kwasniok - Maren Künz
Analysing the state of equal pay in German professional football

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