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Deepfakes and sports stars: the legal toolkit to protect image, brand and likeness

We live in an increasingly online world. Online videos and images have a real impact, influencing everything from what people buy to who they support. Recently, generative AI has…
LawInSport Podcast
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| Dr. Tsubasa Shinohara

Safeguarding in Esports and Video Gaming - Publisher and Federation Responses (Part 2)

[1]Part 1 (see here[2]) of this series outlined a working definition of safeguarding in esports and identified three in…
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| Dom White

Who owns watt? Why control over cycling's data economy matters

Athlete performance data has become central to performance, strategy and commercialisation in sport, yet the legal fram…
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| Ian Mackie, Lottie Livesey

Beyond the stadium: the hidden complexity of valuing real estate in sport

The valuation of sports real estate assets is likely to become increasingly important and scrutinised in the coming yea…
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| Mai van der Scheer, Shoichi Sugiyama

Towards a human rights policy for Japanese sports governance

Sports in Japanese public policy is often promoted as a catalyst: the power of sports as a vehicle for transmitting pol…
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| Sam Mailer

FIFA’s World Cup tech revolution – and the IP behind the scenes

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the largest and most technologically advanced tournament ever staged. However, alongside the…
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| Alexander Hettel, Max Kirschhofer

How will the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation impact football clubs & agents?

Professional football clubs and agencies will be subject to the new EU Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR)[1]. The…
Title Image of Sports Defamation Disputes: A Forensic Accountant’s Guide To Assessing Monetary Damages
| Rachael Clarke, Juan Valderas

Sports defamation disputes: A forensic accountant’s guide to assessing monetary damages

This article examines from an accountant’s perspective the key methodologies forensic accountants apply to quantify dam…
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| Anthony Lo Surdo SC

FIFA's Transfer System 2027: A New Role for Collective Bargaining in Global Football?

On[1] 10 June 2026, FIFA and FIFPRO announced two landmark agreements[2] that will reshape the regulatory architecture…
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| LawInSport

Corruption and integrity in sport: Enforcement, governance and emerging risks

Corruption[1] in sport, including match-fixing, betting manipulation, bribery and the abuse of governance positions, re…
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| Zachary Sananes, Jack Barlow

LIV Golf loses PIF funding: What are the legal implications?

On[1] Thursday 30 April 2026, LIV Golf announced new board appointments “as the league focuses on securing long-term fi…
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
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| 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
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| 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
Gymnast Split
| Kate Oliver, Georgia Shriane
Safeguarding and GDPR: What should sports organisations know?
| Nick De Marco KC
Why sports tribunals should embrace public hearings
Gymnast preparing for Competition
| Spencer Turner. Imogen Mitchell-Webb
From policy to practice: A sport organisation's guide to effective safeguarding
| Maxime Van Den Dijssel, Joseph Mansfield
How can Athletes Monetise their Brand? A Practical Approach to Brand Endorsement Agreements
Football Player
| André Pretorius, Helen Bignall, Max Kaufman, Marie Becker, Luke Wagner
Transforming Transfers? How the CJEU reconsidered FIFA’s Transfer Rules in the Diarra case
Phone Betting
| Danielle Sharkey, Daniel McDonagh
Put your shirt on it: Gambling’s shifting relationship with professional sports
Football Calculation
| Shalabh Gupta, Amran Nawaz, Andrew Costa
The price of fame: Examining discrepancies in football club valuations
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| Jonathan Coser and Carly Thorpe
How to avoid expensive construction disputes in sport: Lessons from key cases
Mexican Flag in Stadium
| Marco A Alemán Alva
How Professional Football Clubs are Governed In Mexico
Athlete Strength
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Maisie Knibb
How sports can improve mental health support for elite athletes
Esports Player
| Alexander Chrysanthou, Ruth Morrison
How interactive entertainment is impacting the sports industry
Womens Team
| Oliver Hinds, Robert Lassey, Andy Boyde
Impending UK sports employment reforms: zero-hours, maternity, day 1 protections
Paris
| Martin Ross, Mark Lebbon and Loren Alderuccio
A summary of CAS Ad Hoc decisions at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games
| Shane Wafer and Nicholas Flowers
How Are Football Clubs Governed, Incorporated & Acquired In South Africa?

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