Key sports law cases and developments of 2019 – Europe

Published Tuesday, 17 December 2019.

Data, integrity and controlling risks in sport - Jake Marsh & Jonny Gray - Episode 85

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Why FIFA should reform football's training compensation regulations

Published Friday, 22 November 2019.

U.S. sports law news update: $75 million NCAA concussion settlement approved

Published Thursday, 05 September 2019.

Betting, beer and CBD – how U.S. leagues & teams are approaching new non-traditional categories for sports sponsorships

Published Monday, 02 September 2019.

A review of China Sports Law Week 2019 – “Inclusivity, Integrity and Insights”

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Whytes Bikes v Rich Energy - lessons from the Haas F1 Team sponsor’s copyright dispute

Published Friday, 09 August 2019.

Fighting ticket touts: the duty to provide ticket information, lessons from first test case under s.90 Consumer Rights Act 2015

Published Friday, 26 July 2019.

Why isn’t there more private investment into Brazilian football clubs?

Published Wednesday, 03 July 2019.

Why sports broadcasters in China cannot currently rely on copyright law to protect against unauthorised livestreams (and possible solutions)

Published Friday, 14 June 2019.

Stadium naming deals: why clubs and sponsors should always consider their termination rights

Published Tuesday, 04 June 2019.

Sport and commercial law – the year in review 2018/19

Published Monday, 20 May 2019.

Taxation of image rights agreements – vital lessons for football clubs and players from the Hull City Tigers v HMRC decision

Published Wednesday, 01 May 2019.

Esports in South Korea – a short overview of the legal ecosystem

Published Wednesday, 10 April 2019.

Image rights and international footballers: the curious case of Mohamed Salah and the Egypt Football Association

Published Tuesday, 09 April 2019.

The UAE's new 'Pledge Law' – and how it could improve sports financing in the Middle East

Published Wednesday, 20 March 2019.

An Overview of the Indian Sports Broadcasting Landscape

Published Wednesday, 13 March 2019.

How technology is improving the fan experience – and creating legal challenges for clubs and leagues

Published Friday, 22 February 2019.

Sailing into choppy waters? World Sailing under the competition law microscope

Published Wednesday, 06 February 2019.

Taxation of sponsorship agreements in China - the rules for International Sports Federations without permanent establishment

Published Tuesday, 29 January 2019.

The evolution of digital media strategies in Major League sports and the legal issues they raise

Published Monday, 07 January 2019.

Key points for sports organisations on the use of charitable foundations

Published Friday, 30 November 2018.

How to use intellectual property rights to protect a new sports format

Published Thursday, 22 November 2018.

The concept of “good faith” in commercial contracts: what is it and when does it apply in the sports industry?

Published Wednesday, 24 October 2018.

Virtual reality in sports – privacy risks and revenue opportunities for players

Published Wednesday, 05 September 2018.

Key sports law cases and developments of 2019 - UK & Ireland

Published Monday, 16 December 2019.

What it takes to sponsor Liverpool Football Club (why New Balance failed to match Nike’s offer)

Published Tuesday, 26 November 2019.

Why understanding diplomacy is the No.1 rule for navigating the Chinese sports market (a Chinese perspective on the Rockets/NBA fallout)

Published Monday, 21 October 2019.

Can sports clubs share their marketing database with sponsors?

Published Thursday, 05 September 2019.

Training compensation and solidarity payments - FIFA activates Article 13 to help clubs fast-track disputes

Published Friday, 30 August 2019.

State aid in Spanish football - EU General Court overrules European Commission on Barcelona and Real Madrid decisions

Published Monday, 19 August 2019.

French sports fans have image rights too: balancing personal privacy against the public’s right to be informed

Published Wednesday, 31 July 2019.

Registering an EU trade mark in bad faith: lessons from the “NEYMAR” decision

Published Friday, 19 July 2019.

How sports clubs are investing into tech start-ups

Published Wednesday, 19 June 2019.

Re-regulating football agents: would FIFA’s proposed commission cap and prohibition on dual representation work in practice?

Published Thursday, 06 June 2019.

Sport and media rights – the year in review 2018/19

Published Friday, 31 May 2019.

Football kit supplier deals – lessons for clubs on “matching rights” from the Sports Direct v Rangers FC case

Published Thursday, 02 May 2019.

Headline issues for brands to consider when negotiating athlete publicity licenses

Published Wednesday, 17 April 2019.

How Sweden’s new gaming and betting market works and its potential impact on the sports industry

Published Wednesday, 10 April 2019.

In-venue streaming & broadcasting of live sports events – key legal issues for U.S. clubs and leagues

Published Wednesday, 20 March 2019.

Litigation privilege hammered? Key points for sports organisations on the scope of litigation privilege from the West Ham Stadium case

Published Friday, 15 March 2019.

Why Japanese rugby needs to turn professional - and the legal challenges it could present

Published Tuesday, 05 March 2019.

A guide for young footballers on how on to choose an agent

Published Monday, 11 February 2019.

MMA's first major "trade" – putting the UFC-One Championship deal for Askren & Johnson into context

Published Thursday, 31 January 2019.

The athlete venture capitalist – the rise of athlete investors in sport

Published Friday, 25 January 2019.

How agents are regulated in the NFL and the potential lessons for FIFA

Published Friday, 07 December 2018.

Why Africa urgently needs to commercialise its sports sector

Published Thursday, 29 November 2018.

Tickets touts and technology - the latest trends and implications for sport

Published Monday, 05 November 2018.

The challenges of digitally placed advertising: Ofcom’s decisions on ‘undue prominence’ from the Singapore Grand Prix

Published Thursday, 11 October 2018.

Tackling illegal streaming: how sports broadcasters are balancing technical and legal solutions

Published Monday, 20 August 2018.