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Insolvency in the EFL - the Football Creditors Rule and laws protecting players & staff
Can disgruntled football clubs challenge Project Restart? Exploring the duty of ‘utmost good faith’ in the EFL & Premier League
Can sports clubs compel players to return to play and waive health and safety liability?
New York appellate court rules fantasy sports is illegal gambling
Becoming sports lawyer: an interview with LawInSport mentee Daniel Kelly
Becoming a sports lawyer: LawInSport mentee journal - Emily Ablitt
Golf: Ping’s online-sales ban ruled out-of-bounds under competition law
An overview of FIFA’s new data protection regulations
A review of British Cycling’s decision to suspend the first ever national eRacing champion for cheating
The tension between content creators and game publishers: FaZe Jarvis’s Fortnite ban for aimbot use
NCAA offers a lifeline: college athletes allowed to benefit from name, image and likeness
(Anti)-trust the process: is the NCAA legally permitted to ban schools?
Protecting exclusivity in sports data rights: are courtsiding spotters a step too far for UK football fans?
Meat contamination and what it means for athletes: A review of Badminton World Federation v Ratchanok Intanon
Why understanding diplomacy is the No.1 rule for navigating the Chinese sports market (a Chinese perspective on the Rockets/NBA fallout)
An overview of FIFA’s ‘Phase 2’ reforms – agents, loans and clearing house
How did Liverpool FC escape league cup expulsion for fielding an ineligible player?
A review of The FA’s suspension of Peter Beardsley for misconduct
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 10th September 2019 - 23rd September 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 27 August 2019 - 9 September 2019
U.S. sports law news update: $75 million NCAA concussion settlement approved
Can sports clubs share their marketing database with sponsors?
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 13 August 2019 - 26 August 2019
Cheating in video games – lessons from Blizzard’s successful case against cheat and bot developer
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 30 July 2019 - 12 August 2019
Whytes Bikes v Rich Energy - lessons from the Haas F1 Team sponsor’s copyright dispute
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 16 July 2019 - 29 July 2019
An overview of the new FIFA Disciplinary Code
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 2 July 2019 - 15 July 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 18 June 2019 - 1 July 2019
A guide to The FA’s new Intermediaries Regulations 2019-2020
FIFA decide not to punish Valencia CF and Villarreal CF for the international transfer of minors
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 4 June 2019 - 17 June
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 21 May 2019 - 3 June
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 30 April 2019 - 20 May 2019
Sports disputes and disciplinary procedures – the year in review 2018/19
Sex on a spectrum in the binary world of sport: the CAS’s decision in the case of Caster Semenya & Ors v the IAAF
Top 10 tips on how to become a sports lawyer 2.0
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 16 April 2019 - 29 April 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 19 March 2019 - 1 April 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 5 March 2019 - 18 March 2019
A cautionary tale for arbitrators in sports law disputes – lessons from Fleetwood Wanderers v AFC Fylde
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 19 February 2019 - 4 March 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 5 February 2019 - 18 February 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 22 January 2019 - 4 February 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 8 January 2019 - 21 January 2019
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 25 December 2018 - 7 January 2019
The legal status and difficult future of greyhound racing
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 20 November 2018 - 10 December 2018
Is it time to create a fund to help athletes who have suffered an economic loss due to doping in sport?
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 6 November 2018 - 19 November 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 23 October 2018 - 5 November 2018
Why ‘winning without counting the costs’ must end – thoughts on The Ethic Centre’s findings into Cricket Australia’s culture
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 2 October 2018 - 22 October 2018
The challenges of digitally placed advertising: Ofcom’s decisions on ‘undue prominence’ from the Singapore Grand Prix
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 18 September 2018 - 1 October 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 4 September 2018 - 17 September 2018
Unilateral extension options in football contracts: Are they valid and enforceable?
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 7 August 2018 - 20 August 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 24 July 2018 - 6 August 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 10 July 2018 - 23 July 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 11 June 2018 - 25 June 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 29 May 2018 - 11 June 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 15 May 2018 - 28 May 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 1 May 2018 - 14 May 2018
The laws on ambush marketing for FIFA World Cup 2018
Does ‘Football Law’ exist and what is it?
FIFA’s April 2018 amendments to its Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP)
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 16 April 2018 - 30 April 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 3 April 2018 - 16 April 2018
A review of key Financial Fair Play cases through the lens of the CAS
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 20 March - 3 April 2018
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 6 March - 19 March 2018
Judge delays NCAA $75 million settlement for the fifth time
Proportionality of athlete sanctions - A review of the Nick Lindahl match-fixing case
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 20 February - 5 March
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 6 February - 19 February 2018
NHL moves to bar testimony of four expert witnesses in concussion litigation
Filing Mistake Could Cost Government in NCAA Corruption/Bribery Case
Judge Delays NCAA $75 Million Settlement for the Second Time
The key legal themes surrounding the Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 23 January - 5 February 2018
NCAA Wins Another Trademark Infringement Suit re “March Madness” and “Final Four”
Riddell Fights Hundreds of Remand Motions
NCAA Pushes Vote on Transfer Rule
DraftKings and FanDuel once again fight back against lawsuit in Indiana
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 9 January - 22 January 2018
San Francisco 49ers must hand over attendee information
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 26 December - 8 January 2018
NCAA sanctions University of Northern Colorado
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 12- 25 December 2017
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 28 November 2017 - 11 December 2017
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 14 November - 27 November 2017
Student-athletes square up against lone objector to attorneys fee award in $209 million NCAA settlement
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 10 – Negotiating sponsorship & endorsements deals
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 31 October - 13 November 2017
Key points from The F.A. -v- Massimo Cellino case on unauthorised agents and the disciplinary process
Ezekiel Elliott back on the bench as suspension reinstated
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 16-30 October 2017
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 9 – Key tips on renovating or building a home
Florida law professor requests argument before court on sports betting
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 8 - Navigating the UK property market
Football helmet maker fends off another concussion-related lawsuit
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 7 – Protecting your reputation
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 2-16 October 2017
Key changes in WADA’s 2018 Prohibited List: IVs & Gene Doping
Pennsylvania high school students’ concussion class action allowed to proceed
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 6 – Dealing with divorce
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 5 - Important pension considerations
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 19 September - 2 October 2017
Important changes to The FA’s Regulations on Intermediaries
Bribery scandal rocks the NCAA
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 4 – Dealing with branding and image rights
Investigation into deceptive practices around NFL concussion settlement continues
Ezekiel Elliott will stay on the field for now
Ninth Circuit refuses reconsideration of NCAA No-Felons Rule
Fight for legal fees begins in $209 million student-athlete vs. NCAA settlement
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 3 – Key UK income tax points for non-residents
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 5-18 September 2017
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 2 – Key immigration issues when entering the UK
Who has jurisdiction over international football transfer disputes?
Showtime on the ropes for livestream trouble during Mayweather-McGregor fight
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 7-20 August 2017
The lifecycle of an international athlete: Part 1 - finding an agent & signing with a sports club
A brief review of China’s new 100% ‘transfer tax’ on footballers
Trends in digital brand engagement, image rights and sponsorship deals in sport
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 24 July 2017 - 6 August 2017
Betting and football’s ticking time bomb: Joey Barton v The FA
FTC pressure forces DFS Giants to cancel merger plans
Nationals, Orioles broadcasting dispute heading back to MLB Arbitration
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 10-24 July 2017
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 26 June - 10 July 2017
Seventh Circuit: Season tickets are a privilege, not a right
Helmet to helmet: The latest in Schutt and Riddell’s IP row
Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario does not strike out Cleveland Indians’ logo complaint
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 12-25 June 2017
No Pack No! Bears sued by Packers fan over fan gear
The National Hockey League (NHL) trying to eject two retired players from concussion lawsuit
The University of Central Florida (UCF) kickoff specialist and YouTube star violating NCAA rules?
A heavyweight doping battle between Tyson Fury, VADA, UKAD and the BBBoC
NHL fights Boston University over attorney fees
New Jersey fights back for Supreme Court sports betting review
An explanation of interim injunctions in sports litigation
Class-action suit against Riddell dropped
New Jersey Assembly reaches endzone with daily fantasy sports bill
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 15-28 May 2017
Forward progress: Personal injury suits against helmet maker moving forward
The not-so Big Easy: Louisiana District Judge limits AFL player to workers’ compensation for concussion injuries
What a hard “red, white and blue” Brexit may mean for domestic football
Betting in football – Was The FA’s decision on Joey Barton a fair one?
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 2-14 May 2017
Boston University calls NHL’s subpoena unjustified; Seeks reimbursement of legal fees
Power Play: Former NHL players shoot for stay of deadlines and bellwethers in NHL concussion lawsuit
There’s a doctor in the house: Two groups of medical experts approved by District Judge in NFL concussion settlement
Are England’s current Home Grown Player requirements sufficient to produce an elite national team?
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 18 April - 1 May 2017
An overview of the restructure of Argentine football following years of uncertainty
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 3-17 April 2017
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 20 March 2017 - 2 April 2017
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 6-19 March 2017
The Tom Arscott Case - players' duties of confidentiality & the RFU's rules on leaking "inside information"
Football’s zero tolerance rule on betting bites once again - Wayne Shaw pie eating case
Bribery in football and corruption at the IAAF – How does the Bribery Act 2010 apply?
The dangers of copyright disputes arising from the use of football club badges
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 20 February 2017 - 5 March 2017
Should managers be required by regulation to pick full-strength sides?
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 6-19 February 2017
Indian athletes petition for governance reforms whilst disputes ignite around Pro Wrestling League's & Jallikattu
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 23 January 2017 - 5 February 2017
NHL expansion: The formation of the Vegas Golden Knights
Case review: US Soccer Federation v National Players Association (use of player likenesses)
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 9-22 January 2017
Why India's sports federations are now required to register as NGOs
Negotiating new kit sponsorship deals: Nike & Chelsea “Just Do It”
Football player boot deals explained
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 26 December 2016 - 8 January 2017
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 12-25 December 2016
Why the latest Jordan Qiaodan case leaves uncertainty about trademark protection in China
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 28 November 2016-11 December 2016
Indian sports law update: BCCI under further scrutiny and age fraud in badminton
How India’s demonetization is impacting Indian sport
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 14-27 November 2016
Copyright protections prevent publicans using foreign decoders to show Premier League matches: Luxton case review
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 31 October 2016-13 November 2016
How the Premier League gives back to the community
How the Premier League is conquering global markets
IPL media rights bidding structure, Yadav investigation and DRS in Indian cricket
The legality of employment benefit trusts: A review of the Rangers FC / Murray Group case
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 17-31 October 2016
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 3-16 October 2016
The law on banning athletes from competing in rival sports leagues
“Football for Sale” - What is the problem, and what are the solutions?
Who shoulders the blame? An analysis of vicarious liability in the sports industry
The importance of meeting deadlines when appealing to the CAS: Eboué v FIFA
The winning formula for a successful sports brand: five key points
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 5-18 September 2016
How salary arbitration works in the National Hockey League (NHL)
The effects of providing substantial assistance in doping investigations: A review of the Bernice Wilson case
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 22 August 2016-5 September 2016
