15 March 2012, Law Society, London

Sport is now a multi- million pound industry but is still regulated in a very different way to other businesses. Issues of cheating, poor corporate governance, bribery and corruption are reported widely and can have expensive consequences for transgressors both in terms of reputation and sponsorship.

Communication is an important part of any business and social media is playing an increasing part in this, for  better or worse. However, many businesses are not keeping their HR practices up to date with developments in social media or learning how to monetise it.

While preparations for the 2012 Olympics are proceeding apace, legacy issues, disciplinary procedures and what will be perceived as ambush marketing remain unsettled.

The important recent decision in FAPL v Karen Murphy will have wide economic and legal implications and may shake up the way rights are bought. Our panel of expert speakers will analyse the consequences of this decision and clarify what would be constued to be an infringement of copyright.

With the taxation of non- resident players  hindering the competitiveness of the UK to hold international events and the taxation of image rights increasingly under scrutiny,  tax and tax planning tips will also form part of the agenda.

This one day event  covers key strategic issues and all the latest legal developments in one intensive day with guidance from the top players in sports law.

For further information click here or to book your place click here.  

Conference Date: 7 February 2012
Conference Ref: E2-1012
Fee: £545 + VAT
Venue: Chelsea F.C. Stamford Bridge, London

To download the brochure: http://www.management-forum.co.uk/Filestore/Brochures/2-1012_SportsLawW_WMF.pdf 

To register: http://www.management-forum.co.uk/legal/eventid/1960

14th -15th March 2012 - Twickenham Stadium

Tackling Doping in Sport is the essential summit for all organisations and individuals involved in the fight against doping. This annual conference provides delegates with an update on crucial developments in the fight against doping, as well as practical advice from experts on the management of doping-related issues.

Renowned as a highly interactive and information-focused forum, Tackling Doping in Sport is delivered with the input of the world’s most respected anti-doping lawyers, scientists, NADO and NGB staff as well as drawing from the experiences of athletes, medical practitioners and clubs.

Over 200 delegates attended last year’s ground-breaking two-day summit at Twickenham Stadium, where popular sessions included workshops focused on reviewing the World Anti-Doping Code, insights into enhanced methods of doping, an examination of the threat posed by contaminated meat and a demonstration of an athlete doping control test.

Make sure you stay up-to-date on these and other rapidly evolving areas of anti-doping by sharing experience, intelligence and practices with experts at Tackling Doping in Sport 2012.

This year’s event will include in-depth sessions on:

• A review of the WADA Code to coincide with WADA’s upcoming Code consultation
• The athletes’ perspective on anti-doping
• Anti-doping at London 2012
• Anti-doping in developing nations
• Plasticiser tests
• Polygraph testing in anti-doping proceedings
• Caselaw update- Athlete education

For further informaiton please click here.

Online gambling brands are the fastest growing sponsor of professional sport . In the UK alone, 28 per cent of Premier League and Championship football clubs have a gaming company as a shirt sponsor. In response to the massive growth of this sector, the leading information providers in the sport and igaming industries, SportBusiness Group and iGaming Business have allied themselves to develop a new conference – Sport and iGaming 2010.