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When good intentions are not enough: The UCI Gear-Ratio Brussels Court of Appeal judgment

On[1] 20 May 2026, the Brussels Court of Appeal dismissed the UCI’s appeal against the interim measures decision[2] adopted by the Belgian Competition Authority (BCA) in October 2…
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Title Image of Who bears the salary risk for national-team injuries? Recent guidance from Basketball Arbitral Tribunal
| Antanas Paulauskas

Who bears the salary risk for national-team injuries? Recent guidance from Basketball Arbitral Tribunal

Professional basketball players regularly leave their clubs to represent their national teams. For the player, national…
Title Image of From compliance to culture in safeguarding: What really protects children and athletes in sport
| Stefano Verduchi

From compliance to culture in safeguarding: What really protects children and athletes in sport

Almost every sports organisation can now point to a safeguarding policy, a code of conduct, a reporting channel and a d…
Title Image of When the Regulator comes calling: how clubs should prepare for the Independent Football Regulator's information-gathering powers
| Joseph Hume

When the Regulator comes calling: how clubs should prepare for the Independent Football Regulator's information-gathering powers

The financial demise in the last decade of football clubs such as Bury, Derby County, and more recently Reading and She…
Title Image of When a world record moves a share price: IP in sportswear
| Jonathan Hewett

When a world record moves a share price: IP in sportswear

On 26 April 2026, the London Marathon delivered moments with implications well beyond athletics. World records were bro…
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| Sonja W. Sahlsten, Aaron L. Parker, Jacob Hinish

An introductory guide to patents for the U.S. sports and sports tech industry

As sports and sports technology continue to evolve at an increasing pace, a thoughtful patent strategy can be a meaning…
Title Image of The European Commission's clearance of Liberty Media / Dorna Sports and what it means for sports and competition law
| Sinziana Ianc

The European Commission's clearance of Liberty Media / Dorna Sports and what it means for sports and competition law

On[1] 23 June 2025, the European Commission unconditionally cleared Liberty Media Corporation's acquisition of Dorna Sp…
Title Image of Gameday for Football Agents: The road to Luxembourg and the ROGON judgment (Part 1)
| Peter Turner-Kerr, Raphaël Dionis

Gameday for Football Agents: The road to Luxembourg and the ROGON judgment (Part 1)

This[1] article is Part 1 of  a series of four articles  on the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJE…
Title Image of Gameday for Football Agents: do the FFAR rules breach Article 101 TFEU? (Part 2)
| Peter Turner-Kerr, Raphaël Dionis

Gameday for Football Agents: do the FFAR rules breach Article 101 TFEU? (Part 2)

This[1] is Part 2 of a series of four articles on the 2026 ROGON[2] (C-428/23) and RRC Sports[3] (C-209/23) rulings by…
Title Image of Gameday for Football Agents: dominance, free movement and data protection in RRC Sports (Part 3)
| Peter Turner-Kerr, Raphaël Dionis

Gameday for Football Agents: Dominance, free movement and data protection in RRC Sports (Part 3)

This[1] is Part 3 of this article series on the Court of Justice of the European Union’s (CJEU) ROGON[2] (C-428/23) and…
Title Image of Gameday for Football Agents: what ROGON and RRC Sports mean in practice (Part 4)
| Peter Turner-Kerr, Raphaël Dionis

Gameday for Football Agents: What ROGON and RRC Sports mean in practice (Part 4)

This[1] is the fourth and final part of the article series on the ROGON[2] (C-428/23) and RRC Sports[3] (C-209/23) ruli…
Title Image of Environmental claims in sport - what the EU’s EmpCo Directive means for clubs, sponsors and broadcasters
| Georgina King, James Marlow, Claudia Harper, Benja Arnott
Environmental claims in sport: What the EU’s EmpCo Directive means for clubs, sponsors and broadcasters
Title Image of Skill, chance or stake? How India reshaped online gaming and esports
| Abhinav Shrivastava, Sanjay Ravi, Manisha Bharathi Ranganathan
Skill, chance or stake? How India reshaped online gaming and esports
Title Image of Next play: the privacy regimes filling the gap in privatized college athletics (Part 2)
| Aaron K. Tantleff, Samuel D. Goldstick
Next play: the privacy regimes filling the gap in privatized college athletics (Part 2)
Title Image of Part 1/3: Offsides on data: the federal privacy gap in college athletics’ LLC era
| Aaron K. Tantleff, Samuel D. Goldstick
Offsides on data: the federal privacy gap in college athletics’ LLC era (Part 1)
Title Image of Sold separately: the rise of carve-outs and carve-ins in sports investment
| Neil Barlow, Eric Schaffer, Jamie Andrew, Kamryn Rana
Sold separately: the rise of carve-outs and carve-ins in sports investment
Title Image of Crypto, Gambling and Compliance: UK Football's Regulatory Framework For Sponsors & How to Mitigate Risks
| Niall Lavery, Andrew Massey, Kai Zhang, James Sweett
Crypto, Gambling and Compliance: UK Football's Regulatory Framework For Sponsors & How to Mitigate Risks
Title Image of Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Benoit Keane
| LawInSport
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Benoit Keane
Title Image of Draft to survive: the legal anatomy of producing sports documentaries
| Isabel Mariscal Alonso, Valeryia Lukhverchyk
Draft to survive: the legal anatomy of producing sports documentaries
Title Image of Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Aahna Mehrotra
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Aahna Mehrotra
Title Image of Investing in Brazilian Football: The Tax Challenges Under the New Football Corporations Regime
| Roberto Vianna do R. Barros, Rafael Amorim, Caio Malpighi, Augusto Flaquer
Investing in Brazilian Football: The Tax Challenges Under the New Football Corporations Regime
Title Image of Towards a human rights policy for Japanese sports governance
| Mai van der Scheer, Shoichi Sugiyama
Towards a human rights policy for Japanese sports governance
Title Image of LIV Golf Loses PIF Funding: What are the legal implications?
| Zachary Sananes, Jack Barlow
LIV Golf loses PIF funding: What are the legal implications?
Title Image of Why do IPL Valuations Continues to Rise? An analysis of the commercial and governance models in franchise cricket
| Steve Bainbridge, Shalabh Gupta, Sarab Bhatia, Ananyaa Ajay Kumar
Why do IPL Valuations Continue to Rise? An Analysis of the Commercial and Governance Models in Franchise Cricket
Title Image of Sport & Anti-Doping - Annual Review 2025/26
| Dr David Sharpe KC, Finn Selman
Sport & Anti-Doping – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sports Disputes & Disciplinary Proceedings - Annual Review 2025/26
| Rustam Sethna, Justin Humphries, Mariona Arisa Ventura
Sports Disputes & Disciplinary Proceedings – Annual Review 2025/26
Community sports team in huddle
| Sophie Cashell, Lydia Banerjee
Sport, Equality & Discrimination – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Cold Palmer: Trade Marks, Image Rights, and the Business of Being an Athlete
| Rebecca O’Kelly-Gillard, Ben Leffman, Sonny Slinger
Cold Palmer: Trade Marks, Image Rights, and the Business of Being an Athlete
Title Image of Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26
| Sophie Cashell, Lydia Banerjee
Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sport & Commercial Law - Annual Review 2025/26
| Jon Walters, India Gommo, Rebecca Webb, Wiktoria Jazwinska
Sport & Commercial Law – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of F1s Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure
| Steve Bainbridge, Omar Hegazy, Abigail Carpenter
F1's Gulf Cancellations: The Legal Issues That Matter More Than Force Majeure
Title image of Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight - Ricky Volante
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Ricky Volante
Title Image of Sports Governance – Annual Review 2025/26
| Jack Anderson
Sports Governance – Annual Review 2025/26
Title Image of Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Nick De Marco KC
Title Image of A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
| Nicholas Buckland, Abigail Wise, Adrian Aronsson-Storrier
A Guide To How Trade Marks Work In Formula One®
Title Image of Avoiding an Own Goal: Why Athletes Need Pre-Nups in England & Wales
| Andrew Fremlin-Key , Ollie Guest
Avoiding an Own Goal: Why Athletes Need Pre-Nups in England & Wales
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| Patrick Ashby, Lillian Childress, Niraje Medley-Bacon
Over/Under: The Prop Betting Risk to the Integrity of U.S. Sports
Title image of FIBA’s Approach to Club Succession And BAT Award Enforcement
| Anze Mrzel, Blaz T Bolcar
FIBA’s Approach to Club Succession And BAT Award Enforcement
Italian flag on football stadium
| Federico Venturi Ferriolo, Lorenzo Vittorio Caprara
2025 Serie A Collective Bargaining Agreement - Key Changes & Innovations Explained
Jack Anderson
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Prof. Jack Anderson
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
| Manan Agrawal
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
Two Footballers Tackling
| Manan Agrawal
Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC
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
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)
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| 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

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