Player contracts, liquidated damages & the principle of reciprocity at FIFA & CAS

Published Wednesday, 17 November 2021.

Name Image & Likeness - How Laws Are Evolving For NCAA Athletes’ Compensation

Published Friday, 12 November 2021.

Player Loans Turned Transfers: How Changes To FIFA RSTP Impacted Solidarity Payments

Published Wednesday, 10 November 2021.

What is a ‘golden share’ in a football club & should fans have one?

Published Friday, 29 October 2021.

The NBA Lawyers’ Business, Part 1: Alcohol Beverage Sponsors

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Published Thursday, 28 October 2021.

The Rules Against 'Portraying Problematic Behaviour' In Sports Gambling Ads (ASA v Ladbrokes)

Published Tuesday, 19 October 2021.

Sports Law Weekly News Recap - 15 October

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Expanding The NRL: Corporate Structure And Profit Sharing (Part 2)

Published Friday, 15 October 2021.

Football Index Collapse: Blurring The Lines Between Gambling & Investment

Published Friday, 15 October 2021.

Creating better pathways for young female football players in USA: Olivia Moultrie v NWSL

Published Wednesday, 06 October 2021.

FIFA, UEFA And ESL Clubs: Walking The Tightrope Between Discipline, Financial Stability And Competitive Balance

Published Tuesday, 05 October 2021.

Trade Mark Infringement: How UK’s New Sentencing Guidelines Benefit Sports Organisations

Published Friday, 01 October 2021.

An Introduction To Portugal’s Court Of Arbitration For Sport: A Unique Arbitral Body

Lady Justice In Front of Portuguese Flag

Published Thursday, 30 September 2021.

How Changes To UEFA’s 2021 Procedural Rules Fundamentally Affect Financial Fair Play

Published Tuesday, 28 September 2021.

Covid-19: Strategies for UK sports organisations preparing for end of furlough

Published Friday, 24 September 2021.

Initial Recommendations From The Fan-Led Review Into English Football

Published Friday, 24 September 2021.

Comparing Approaches to Anti-Doping: WADA, MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL & UFC: Part 3

Published Tuesday, 21 September 2021.

Comparing Approaches to Anti-Doping: WADA, MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL & UFC: Part 1

Published Tuesday, 21 September 2021.

LawInSport Weekly News Recap - 17 September

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How Leagues And Football Club Groups Are Leveraging Equity Finance

Published Friday, 17 September 2021.

Minor Leaguer’s Fight For Fairer Wages Enters Final Innings: A review of Senne v MLB

Published Tuesday, 07 September 2021.

Brazil v Argentina abandoned 5 minutes after kick-off when health officials stop play accusing Argentinians of Covid rule violations

The World Cup Qualifier between Brazil and Argentina was abandoned just after kick off when Brazilian health officials stopped play to accuse Argentinian players of breaking quarantine rules.

Edleen John writes for the England Programme about ongoing fight against racism

It’s been a difficult year for many of us and as we experienced this summer, football can serve to remind us of some of the things we’ve been missing out on.

Major tournaments are a brilliant opportunity to unite friends, families and the country. They are a hugely exciting time for everybody, and your collective support is what spurs our team on during matches, giving them the best chance of succeeding.

NHL and NHLPA announce agreement with IIHF

How DNA Determined Sample Identity In An Anti-Doping First For India – The Case Of Vijay Singh

Published Friday, 03 September 2021.

Fan Tokens And The Sport Industry: Key Legal And Commercial Risks

Published Monday, 15 November 2021.

Protecting Filipino Athletes Abroad: Labor Registration & Visa Requirements

Published Friday, 12 November 2021.

Cultivating Culture Through Commoditisation: Why NFTs Present An Unparalleled Opportunity For The Sports Sector

Published Thursday, 04 November 2021.

The NBA Lawyers’ Business, Part 2: Music Synch Licensing

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Published Thursday, 28 October 2021.

How The ‘Spirit Of Cricket’ Is Implemented Into The Rules Of The Game

Published Friday, 22 October 2021.

David Mackay’s unpunished 'bump': why Australian sports must do more to tackle head and facial injuries

Published Monday, 18 October 2021.

Controlling athletes' trademarks: What can sports learn from WWE's trademark ownership?

Published Friday, 15 October 2021.

Expanding the NRL: financial and legal challenges (Part 1)

Published Friday, 15 October 2021.

The Future Of Sports Broadcasting In UAE: Reimagining Rights Agreements & Collaborating With The Competition

Published Friday, 08 October 2021.

What is the "black-out" rule in football and is it lawful?

Published Wednesday, 06 October 2021.

The role of the EFL’s Player Related Dispute Commission in disputes between clubs and players

Two players kicking a football at the same time

Published Monday, 04 October 2021.

LawInSport Weekly News Recap - 1 October

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How The FA’s Visa Requirements Apply To American & Major League Soccer Players

American and English Subbuteo figurines facing each other

Published Wednesday, 29 September 2021.

The Legal Recognition Of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) In India

Published Tuesday, 28 September 2021.

Football transfers: Buy-Back Clauses explained

Published Friday, 24 September 2021.

An Athlete's guide: Knowing Your Rights When Involved In Police Investigations

Published Friday, 24 September 2021.

Comparing Approaches to Anti-Doping: WADA, MLB, NBA, NHL, NFL & UFC: Part 2

Published Tuesday, 21 September 2021.

Is Australia’s “Anti-Siphon List” Still The Best Way To Protect Live Sports Broadcasts?

Published Friday, 17 September 2021.

What Happens When Drivers Ignore Flags In Formula One?

Published Friday, 17 September 2021.

CAS Bulletin 2021/1

In this Olympic year, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has opened two temporary offices in Japan for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games (the Games) which have been postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic and have been held this year from 21 July to 8 August 2021.

INTERPOL: Integrity in sport - bi-weekly bulletin

INVESTIGATIONS

Belgium

Did Belgium’s 3x3 basketball team commit fraud to qualify for the Olympics?

Basketball Belgium, the Belgian basketball association and the international basketball federation are conducting an investigation into possible fraud involving the organisation of three-on-three basketball tournaments. The investigations have been launched following allegations of fraud involving the Belgian 3x3 Lions, who shone at the Tokyo Olympics.

World Rugby launches new guidelines to mark Colour Blind Awareness Day 2021

More than 300 million people worldwide currently live with some form of colour vision deficiency and World Rugby is committed to ensuring they can enjoy the game at all levels.

Rahul fined for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

India opener KL Rahul has been fined 15 per cent of his match fee for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the third day of the fourth Test against England at The Oval.