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Safeguarding Complaints and Procedural Fairness: What Sports Bodies Can Learn from Tounkara v FIBA

In a previous article published by LawInSport in 2022[1], our colleague Richard Bush examined the serious allegations of systemic sexual abuse made against officials of the Mali B…

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NBPA Statement on the Jontay Porter Ruling

Sanction: Basketball

Information on the new Payment Order Procedure

Genius Sports strikes new integrity partnership with Major Basketball League Malaysia

Gender equality key for FIBA Commissions and Working Groups appointments for 2023-2027 cycle

Brazil’s National Basketball League extends official data & integrity partnership with Genius Sports

Basketballer Receives Sanction

FIBA and DIBF strengthen ties after agreeing closer collaboration

Five Sports Take The Lead In Safeguarding Their Members

Mali: Girls’ Coach Gets Life Ban for Sex Abuse

NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement Signed

eFIBA exhibition on NBA2K23 ready to rock first ever Olympic Esports Week

FIBA decisions and measures to protect young players in Mali

Genius strikes exclusive data, streaming & integrity partnership with Vietnam Pro Basketball League

Basketball Arbitral Tribunal - [name of Claimant 1], [name of Claimant 2] v/ [name of Respondent] – BAT 1764/21

Basketball Arbitral Tribunal - Monroe Jr. v/ BC Khimki – BAT 1710/21

Basketball Arbitral Tribunal - Dorsey, Wasserman Media Group v/ Apollon Lemesou Basketball Ltd., B.C. Apollon – BAT 1711/21

Basketball Arbitral Tribunal - Hanlan, Wasserman Media Group v/ Iraklis B.C – BAT 1751/21

Basketball Arbitral Tribunal - Garcia v/ A.C. Panthessalonikeios Athlitikos – BAT 1754/21

Basketball Arbitral Tribunal – Gherdan v/ Cangrejeros de Santurce - BAT 1757/21

Videos

How to Become a Disputes Lawyer in Sport: Americas

How to Become a Disputes Lawyer in Sport: EMEA & APAC

New competition formats & the international sporting calendar - Global Summit 2025

Athlete Welfare & Development - Global Summit 2025

Integrity Developments - Anti-Doping, Match-Fixing & Safeguarding - Global Summit 2025

Commercialisation of Sport - Global Summit 2025

Betting & Fantasy Sport - Global Summit 2025

Financial Regulation & Sustainability - Global Summit 2025

Dispute Resolution - Global Summit 2025

AI & Cybersecurity - Global Summit 2025

What’s next for the Independent Regulator for Football?

Sport Charities Board & Trustee Duties

Financial Regulations, Risk & Governance

Update on the Football Governance Bill - Progress & Timelines

Q&A with Chair of FIFA DRC

How EU & Competition Law is Impacting the Future Structure of Football

The Evolving Landscape for Player Agents

Mergers, Acquisitions & Investment

Developing Effective Approaches to Integrity in Football

Key Football Law Cases Update

Unique Challenges with Player Welfare in Women’s Football

Player & Manager Contracts in Men & Women’s Football

Key Trends in Football Player Transfer Agreements

Motorsport Law Conference 2025 - Presentation - FIM Update on new Dispute Resolution Procedures

Motorsport Law Conference 2025 - Regulatory & Governance Update

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Dressing for diversity: an overview of religious clothing policies in sport

Basketball Arbitral Tribunal Arbitration Rules 2025: What’s changed?

What should you know before entering into representation agreements under Swiss law?

A guide to rights protection at major sporting: Part 3- surprises & over enforcement

A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 2 - educate, monitor & enforce

A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: Part 1 - identify rights & managing risk

Drafting basketball player-agent contracts and avoiding disputes: Key principles from BAT awards (Part 2)

Drafting basketball player-agent contracts and avoiding disputes: Key principles from BAT awards (Part 1)

Slam dunk justice: The BAT’s game-changing Payment Order Procedure for basketball disputes

Future commercial developments in sport: Key takeaways

Pizza Bulls Trademark: Divergent Decisions in UK and EU Highlight Complexities of Global IP

Sports Law from an athlete’s perspective: Key Takeaways

Kicking racism to the curb: La Liga’s challenges and initiatives in the fight against discrimination

How The Value Of European Football Clubs Compare To American Sports Teams

The lifecycle of an international athlete - Important pension considerations

An analysis of the six federal name, image & likeness bills in US college sport

Is a federal name image & likeness solution on the horizon for US college sport?

The restriction of U.S. Sports Betting Advertising and First Amendment rights

Sporting succession in basketball: FIBA applies great flexibility in determining sporting successor

Legal experts comment on NBA's decision to fine Dallas Mavericks for resting players

Faces in the crowd: Legal considerations for use of facial recognition technology at sports arenas

How The Anti-Violence Against Women & Children Act Applies To Allegations Of Abuse In Philippine Basketball

How Cryptocurrencies, Fan Tokens And NFTs Are Regulated In Germany

The NCAA's New NIL Guidance: What Do You Need to Know

Lessons From The FTX Collapse For Sports Organisations On Drafting Sponsorship Agreements

How BAT Ruled On A Player Contract Affected By Russia Ukraine War (Brantley v Basketball Club UNICS)

Removing Cross Examination Requirements: What impact could the proposed changes to Title IX have on accused students?

Improving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion In Sport – Lessons From Australia & UAE

Key Principles On Player Contracts From The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (Part 3 – Compensation For Wrongful Termination)

Navigating Name, Image & Likeness - Tips For College Athletes, Brands & Universities

NFTs As Expressive Works? Does The US First Amendment Protect Against Trademark & Copyright Concerns

Name Image & Likeness: Why U.S High School Athletes May Sue Over Rights Restrictions