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Sport & EU/Competition Law – Annual Review 2024/25

Welcome to the EU and Competition Law chapter of the LawInSport Annual Review 24/25.  In 2024, competition law continued to have a profound impact upon the governance of spor…
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The Global Trend Of Action Against No-Poach And Wage-Fixing Agreements In Sport

Competition authorities around the world are increasingly scrutinising no-poach and wage-fixing agreements (a "no poach…
Sports, Football, Competition/Anti-Trust, Articles

A Summary Of The Advocate General Opinion In The European Super League Case

This article summarises the Advocate General’s (AG) Opinion in the case of the European Super League v UEFA & FIFA…
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American Football, Basketball, Sports, Football, Competition/Anti-Trust, Articles, Regulation & Governance

The uncertain future of the NCAA post Alston – Federal v State Legislation v Conference Guidelines

This article provides background on the development of amateurism in college athletics, the constraints imposed by the…
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What is the "black-out" rule in football and is it lawful?

This article was originally published on 19 December 2018 and has been completely revamped and updated for accuracy and…
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Sports, Football, Competition/Anti-Trust, Articles

Potential new restrictions and requirements on foreign State investment into European football clubs

In a sector where competitiveness goes hand in hand with deep pockets, financial backing can bridge the gap between a s…
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Basketball, Sports, Competition/Anti-Trust, Dispute Resolution , Articles

Polish Competition Authority investigates suspected collusion among basketball teams

The Polish Competition Authority (PCA) is investigating the behaviour of the Polish Basketball League (PBL) and sixteen…
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Sport and competition law – the year in review 2020/21

Even before the announcement of a breakaway league, it had been an important year for competition law with significant…
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Sports law in 2021 – key issues to watch in UK & Ireland

Here are the top sports law issues to watch out for in 2021 from the UK and Ireland from the LawInSport Editorial Board…
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COVID19, Employment Law, Sports, Competition/Anti-Trust, Dispute Resolution , Employment, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Rugby

How rugby union is responding to Covid-19: a legal update

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a plethora of legal and administrative hurdles for sport worldwide, and rugby union i…
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Sports, Competition/Anti-Trust, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance, Rugby

Salary cap upheaval in rugby union: Part 1 – the Saracens case

It has been tumultuous period for the salary cap in rugby union in England. Firstly there was the publication in Novemb…