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Could private equity ever own a college athletics team? Restructuring athletic departments post-House

There is a timeless feeling to a college football Saturday. The smell of the food at the tailgates, the pageantry of the marching bands, and the bitter competition between rivals…
LawInSport Podcast
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Sports, Corporate, Articles, Regulation & Governance

Responsibilities and Duties Of Charity Trustees in Sport

As foundations and charitable organisations across sport continue to grow, the legal responsibilities placed on trustee…
Sports, Commercial, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Sponsorship

A new era for digital payments: Stablecoins, the GENIUS Act, and a world of potential for sports organisations

Whilst the regulation of stablecoins and the newly enacted GENIUS Act in the United States does not specifically target…
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Sports, Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance

The Football Governance Act 2025: A Legal Analysis of What Has Changed

This article examines the differences between the text of the Football Governance Act 2025 with the final Bill publishe…
Sports Lawyer in the Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki
Careers Advice, Baseball, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight: Takuya Yamazaki

For this week’s edition of Sports Lawyer In The Spotlight, we interviewed Takuya Yamazaki, who is the Founder & Man…
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Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Olympic, Regulation & Governance

Navigating Appeal Proceedings before CAS – Practical Tips and Insights - CAS Code Commentary Series Note 1

CAS Code Commentary Series is a series of concise notes drafted by Dr Despina Mavromati, Attorney-at-law in Lausanne, U…
Athletics, Sports, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

The ECHR Grand Chamber judgment in Semenya v Switzerland and its wider impact on international sport

The European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber's judgment in Semenya v Switzerland.[1] represents a watershed moment…
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Event Catch-Up, Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

Key Takeaways from Q&A with the Chair of the FIFA DRC

At LawInSport’s Football Law Conference 2025, we hosted a Q&A session with the Chair of FIFA Dispute Resolution Cha…
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Sports, Football, Corporate, Articles, Regulation & Governance

How the Football Governance Act 2025 will affect debt financing in English football

The Football Governance Act 2025 introduces a new regulatory framework that will inevitably impact the process for foot…
Sports, Athlete Welfare, Football, Articles, Regulation & Governance, Safeguarding

Tackling abuse in women’s football: Practical steps for professional organisations and grassroots sport

“Abuse” is a broad term, particularly depending on the context in which it is used. In general terms, it includes groom…
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Competition, Sports, Football, Competition/Anti-Trust, Corporate, Articles, Regulation & Governance

An Analysis of German Football's 50+1 Rule & the Federal Cartel Office's Concerns

German football is often regarded as a stronghold of footballing tradition due to its strict ownership rules. However…
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Sports, Football, Dispute Resolution , Articles, Regulation & Governance

Essential guidance for clubs on complying with UEFA stadium safety requirements: Analysing AZ Alkmaar v UEFA

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in June 2025 handed down an arbitration award (Award) in a case between AZ Alk…

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