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A guide to the main provisions of endorsement contracts in sport

From athlete endorsements to brand partnerships, sponsorship contracts in sports are complex legal instruments. This article examines the essential clauses of endorsement contract…
LawInSport Podcast

What’s happening with Dani Olmo? A legal analysis of the registration dispute between FC Barcelona, LaLiga and RFEF

I am certain that more than one FC Barcelona fan—including this author—was on the verge of choking on their New Year’s…
Chess

Directors & officers insurance in sports: A guide to risk protection in an evolving industry

In today's complex sports industry, directors and officers face unprecedented scrutiny of their decision-making and con…
Football Player

Diarra v FIFA: a game-changer for footballers’ employment rights?

It’s been suggested by some[1] that the recent judgement of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) in Diarra…
Referee Holding Football

Part-time officials, full-time implications – Analysis of the HMRC v PGMOL cases

In September the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Commissioners for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v Profes…
Businessman Holding Football

What should you know before entering into representation agreements under Swiss law?

In the realm of representation agreements, many parties conclude contracts for a one-off service. For instance, in a&nb…
Diarra Impact

The impact of the Diarra case on the football transfer system – Key takeaways

LawInSport, along with the Asser Instituut and the Association for the Study of Sport and the EU (Sport & EU)…
Aeril shot of Football Stadium

How to avoid expensive construction disputes in sport: Lessons from key cases

The development of stadiums, more often than not, come with high publicity and a high budget. It's therefore inevitable…
Mixed Sportsmen

"No-poach" agreements - What can sports learn from Portuguese & Mexican football, US Major Leagues and UFC?

In 2020, 31 Portuguese football clubs across the first and second divisions of Portuguese football (and the Portuguese…
Womens Team

Impending UK sports employment reforms: zero-hours, maternity, day 1 protections

On 17 July 2024, King Charles delivered The King’s Speech 2024[1] (the Speech), and in doing so laid out the legislativ…
Football on grass in a football stadium

How to value football players? Lessons from Newell’s Old Boys v AS Roma CAS Decision

This article discusses a recent CAS decision which highlighted different and competing methodologies that can be utilis…
Battle Lines

Battle lines drawn: Florida State University’s continuing withdrawal lawsuit against Atlantic Coast Conference

On December 22, 2023, Florida State University (FSU) issued a lawsuit[1] against the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), c…