Profit & sustainability in the EFL: decisions against Sheffield Wednesday, Wigan & Birmingham

Published Monday, 24 August 2020.

FIFA closes case into Gianni Infantino ethics violation

FIFA has cleared President Gianni Infantino of violating its Code of Ethics following a preliminary investigation by the investigatory chamber of the independent Ethics Committee.

What is an independent and duly constituted National Dispute Resolution Chamber in football?

Published Wednesday, 19 August 2020.

Esports tournament organiser Blast has announced it has ended its controversial partnership with Saudi Arabian city Neom

Danish based esports tournament organiser Blast has announced that it has ended its controversial partnership with Saudi Arabian city Neom following backlash from fans, teams and broadcasters.

Athletes invited to take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletes' Council has launched an online portal for athletes to register and take part in a consultation on athlete protests at the Paralympic Games.

A full review of Man City v UEFA CAS Award – why this is not the end of FFP

Published Wednesday, 12 August 2020.

Sanction: softballer receives sanction

Sport Integrity Australia acknowledges the decision of Softball Australia to impose a two-year ban on athlete James Darby for the presence of a metabolite of a prohibited substance.

Five F1 teams to appeal Racing Point fine for copying Mercedes parts

Five F1 teams have said that they intend to appeal the decision to fine Racing Point for copying Mercedes parts as the verdict allows the team to continue using the copied parts.

Former gymnastics coach receives jail sentence for lying to police in Larry Nassar abuse case

Former Michigan State University gymnastics coach Kathie Klages has been sentenced to serve jail time after she lied to police during the investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse.

Clubs claim England Hockey has “endemic race issue” from the national team down to junior level

Nine clubs have written to England Hockey saying that there is an “endemic race issue” from the national team down to junior hockey as enough isn’t being done to attract and support ethnic minority players.

Decision of the Athletics Integrity Unit in the case of Ms Nataliia Krol

Ms Nataliia Krol has been found to have breached Article 2.1 'Presence of a Prohibited Substance (Hydrochlorothiazide)' and Article 2.2 'Use of a Prohibited Substance (Hydrochlorothiazide)' resulting in 20 months ineligibility from 16 January 2020

British Gymnastics land well - lessons for governing bodies on trade mark infringement claims

Published Friday, 31 July 2020.

Sega’s early win against Man Utd in Football Manager trade mark case

Published Thursday, 16 July 2020.

Sport and employment law – the year in review 2019/20

Published Tuesday, 14 July 2020.

Football Manager & Man United - how IP connects the virtual and real football worlds

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

Belgian Football Association's new national clearing house and intermediaries’ regulations

Published Friday, 10 July 2020.

Fighting relegation in Scottish football - to arbitration we must go! (Hearts & Partick Thistle v SPFL)

Published Thursday, 09 July 2020.

Promoting safe sports in Singapore: education, due diligence and disciplinary processes

Published Friday, 19 June 2020.

Sport and anti-doping – the year in review 2019/20

Published Wednesday, 17 June 2020.

How to conduct effective sports dispute resolution & advocacy online

Published Friday, 12 June 2020.

The impact of COVID-19 on procedures in Sport Disputes Resolution - First Report 12 June 2020

on Friday, 12 June 2020.

Early mediation in sports disputes equals efficient outcomes

Published Monday, 08 June 2020.

Singapore: the opportunities & challenges facing an emerging sports law jurisdiction

Published Thursday, 28 May 2020.

A guide to FIFA’s COVID-19 guidelines and their effects on Indian football clubs

Published Wednesday, 20 May 2020.

A detailed review of disciplinary proceedings at the Japan 2019 Rugby World Cup (Part 2)

Published Monday, 11 May 2020.

FIFA extends ban for Haitian football federation president and widens sexual abuse investigation

FIFA has extended the ban of Haitian football federation president, Yves Jean-Bart, and also banned two other officials as part of the sexual abuse investigation into the federation.

Brent Nowicki, Head of the CAS Anti-Doping Division - E92

Latvia threatens to withdraw as co-host from 2021 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship unless Belarus replaced

Latvia has told the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that it will withdraw as co-hosts of the 2021 Men's World Championship unless it can host the tournament with a country other than Belarus.

CEO acknowledges ADRVP contribution to integrity of sport

Sport Integrity Australia Chief Executive Officer David Sharpe has acknowledged the significant contribution made by the Anti-Doping Rule Violation Panel (ADRVP) over the past 10 years.

Survey on the impact of COVID-19 on sports dispute resolution procedures

on Thursday, 13 August 2020.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Procedures in Sport Disputes Resolution Second (Supplemental) Report - 12 08 2020

on Friday, 14 August 2020.

Five F1 teams to appeal Racing Point fine for copying Mercedes parts

Five F1 teams have said that they intend to appeal the decision to fine Racing Point for copying Mercedes parts as the verdict allows the team to continue using the copied parts.

UKAD publishes new UK Anti-Doping Rules for 2021

UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has published new Anti-Doping Rules which will come into effect on 1st January 2021 in line with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code.

Sanction: powerlifter Matthew Middleton sanction extended for breaching period of ineligibility

Sport Integrity Australia acknowledges the decision of Powerlifting Australia to sanction athlete Matthew Middleton for breaching his Period of Ineligibility.

Why Hearts & Partick Thistle lost legal relegation battle from Scottish Premiership

Published Monday, 03 August 2020.

World Athletics v El Mahjoub Dazza

A decision in the case of World Athletics against El Mahjoub Dazza has been issued by the Disciplinary Tribunal. M. Dazza is a Moroccan athlete, specialised in long distance running, particularly marathons.