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Employment Law, Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles

Can Athletes and Officials Be Disciplined for Out-of-Work Conduct in the UK?

This article considers the legal framework relating to out-of-work conduct by athletes and its potential impact on their ongoing employment relationships. Introduction We live i…
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Employment Law, Sports, Contract, Employment, Motorsport, Articles

Navigating racing drivers’ contracts  - Top 10 legal considerations

This article provides guidance for motorsport drivers and their representatives on navigating contract negotiations. It…
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Basketball, Employment Law, Sports, Football, Employment, Articles, Regulation & Governance

How player trades work in European Football v in the NBA  - who has more power?

The recent trade involving the two NBA stars Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis made headlines, with the two players, report…
Basketball, Employment Law, Sports, Commercial, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Will FIBA’s regulation of agents’ fees really help protect basketball clubs & players from undue influence?

FIBA’s recent amendments to its Internal Regulations, which came into force on 5 December 2024,[1] have once again resh…
Employment Law, Sports, Athlete Welfare, Employment, Articles, Safeguarding

The ‘duty to prevent’ sexual harassment: How the UK Worker Protection Act impacts sports organisations and employees

The interest in women’s sport has increased exponentially over recent years, especially after the Lionesses’ success at…
Key Cases & Developments, Employment Law, Sports, Employment, Articles

Sport & Employment Law – Annual Review 2024/25

Welcome to the Employment Law chapter of LawInSport’s Annual Review 2024/25. This chapter covers the following issues…
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Employment Law, Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles

Right to withhold pay vs ready, willing and able to work – lessons from Mendy v. Manchester City Employment Tribunal Decision

This article analyses the decision by the Employment Tribunal in the case of Mendy v. Manchester City Football Club (24…
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Employment Law, Sports, Football, Articles, Rugby

Essential guide for sports organisations navigating redundancies in the UK

With these recent reports of redundancies by sporting organisations, the article discusses what a typical redundancy pr…
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Employment Law, Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Employment, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Navigating dispute resolution for technical directors in football

This article analyses a recent decision of the FIFA Player Status Committee which held that it is not competent to hear…
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Employment Law, Sports, Athlete Welfare, Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Expanding maternity rights in football: Analyzing FIFA's 2024 regulations for female players

This article analyses the expanded maternity related rights included by FIFA in the 2024 edition of the FIFA Regulation…
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Employment Law, Cycling, Sports, Athlete Welfare, Contract, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

The battle over the employment status of professional athletes: Amy Pieters v. SD Worx

This article analyses an ongoing case which may have potential to change how relationships between athletes and their t…
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Employment Law, Sports, Motorsport, Articles, Intellectual Property

Top Tips for Protecting Confidential Information and Trade Secrets in Motorsport

This article considers how the law of confidence can protect competitive advantage in the motorsports industry and prov…

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