Can player contracts be made conditional on passing a medical examination? Comparing the approaches in football and basketball
The problems facing footballers & coaches when signing with Asian clubs (and how FIFA is trying to help)
How player insurance works in Rugby Union and the modern challenges facing insurers
How the Brazilian Football Association has regulated bridge transfers
What it takes to sponsor Liverpool Football Club (why New Balance failed to match Nike’s offer)
Why FIFA should reform football's training compensation regulations
Protecting exclusivity in sports data rights: are courtsiding spotters a step too far for UK football fans?
What can football clubs do when medical treatment given to a player by a third party goes wrong?
Betting, beer and CBD – how U.S. leagues & teams are approaching new non-traditional categories for sports sponsorships
A review of China Sports Law Week 2019 – “Inclusivity, Integrity and Insights”
French sports fans have image rights too: balancing personal privacy against the public’s right to be informed
International transfer of minors in football - key takeaways and procedural issues from Chelsea & The FA v. FIFA
How sports clubs are investing into tech start-ups
Re-regulating football agents: would FIFA’s proposed commission cap and prohibition on dual representation work in practice?
Stadium naming deals: why clubs and sponsors should always consider their termination rights
Sport and media rights – the year in review 2018/19
Sport and employment law – the year in review 2018/19
Sport and commercial law – the year in review 2018/19
Football kit supplier deals – lessons for clubs on “matching rights” from the Sports Direct v Rangers FC case
Taxation of image rights agreements – vital lessons for football clubs and players from the Hull City Tigers v HMRC decision
Can a sports sanction constitute an illegal work restriction? A review of NCAA v. Coach Todd McNair
Image rights and international footballers: the curious case of Mohamed Salah and the Egypt Football Association
In-venue streaming & broadcasting of live sports events – key legal issues for U.S. clubs and leagues
A guide for young footballers on how on to choose an agent
Top tips for football clubs on navigating complex employment negotiations
How agents are regulated in the NFL and the potential lessons for FIFA
The enforceability of "MoUs" - How the ICC panel decided Pakistan and India's bilateral tour dispute
Esports in the off-season – A guide to the League of Legends free agency period from the perspective of team Fnatic
Tickets touts and technology - the latest trends and implications for sport
The concept of “good faith” in commercial contracts: what is it and when does it apply in the sports industry?
Unilateral extension options in football contracts: Are they valid and enforceable?
Virtual reality in sports – privacy risks and revenue opportunities for players
Sports media rights in 2018 – consumption trends and the growing influence of OTT digital players
Important lessons for athletes from the Nike / Federer “RF” logo dispute
The rise of e-Sports in Brazil - and how football clubs are getting on board
An Australian perspective on the esports industry and its core legal issues
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 13: Sports betting and daily fantasy sports
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 12: Stadiums and venues
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 11: Personal injury, health and safety
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 10 - Intellectual property and broadcasting
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 9 - Gender equality and civil rights
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 8 - International and Olympic sports
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 7 - College, high school and youth sports
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 6 - Individual Sports
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Parts 4&5. Contracts and tort
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Part 3- Leagues (non-labor matters)
US Sports Law Year in Review (2017/18) – Parts 1&2: agents & agent regulation; and leagues (labor matters)
Top legal tips for eSports start-ups – Part 1: incorporation, investment, IP and employees
Does World Rugby need a new process to handle dual-nationality player release disputes? Lessons from the Shields & Samu cases
Key points for athletes to consider before signing a sponsorship agreement
Parting with powerful executives: Lessons for sports organisations from the IFAF v Tommy Wiking case
Tapping-up in football: Complying with domestic and international transfers rules
Key contemporary trends in the UK sports media rights market (2017/18) - A view from industry
An introduction to Major League Baseball’s salary arbitration process
The role of "extended reality" in sport & an overview of key global licensing considerations
A comparison of sports regulations on the use of wearable technology & data collection
Young and in demand: The legality of buy-out clauses in Spanish football contracts
Tapping-up (tampering) of sports players: How the NBA rules compare to the English Premier League
5 key English contract law principles that every sports lawyer should know
An update on Financial Fair Play - Case study: the Neymar Transfer
Interview with Takuya Yamazaki - the challenges for football players rights in Asia - Episode 53
An interview with Maacah Scott, Staff Counsel at Arizona Diamondbacks - Episode 51
The Denny Solomona transfer: Why did Castleford settle and does the case set a new precedent?
Ticket fraud: A review of the UK’s legislative developments to regulate the secondary ticket market
Why the eSports industry needs to be aware of local laws in order to be successful in the Middle East
Player contracts: How contractual stability can override a liquidated damages clause
How to recover prize money from doping athletes: Lessons for event organisers from the Shobukhova case
Six key points for footballers to consider when signing their first professional contract
Why athletes should consider career ending insurance to protect against serious injuries
How MLS’ single entity status works and its relationship with antitrust law
Indian athletes petition for governance reforms whilst disputes ignite around Pro Wrestling League's & Jallikattu
Negotiating athlete endorsement agreements in India
Cross-code transfers in Rugby – Will the Denny Solomona case set a new precedent?
Key commercial issues when negotiating a new official kit supplier agreement
Negotiating new kit sponsorship deals: Nike & Chelsea “Just Do It”
Football player boot deals explained
Case note: McGill v. The Sports and Entertainment Media Group and Others
Practical tips for sports rights holders concerned about the secondary ticketing market
What sports organisations need to consider when offering internships and volunteer roles
How CAS deals with excessive contractual penalties in football
How does the transfer market influence the integrity of football? - Episode 37
Key resources to better understand the football transfer system
When do playing contracts become binding? Hopoate v Parramatta Eels
Sustainable procurement at Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Top 10 tips for a winning bid
Fiduciary duties, football, and the fundamental importance of the contractual relationship
How to claim against an unincorporated amateur sports club in England and Wales
What has the Marcos Rojo case taught us about third party investment in footballers?
Resolving failed last minute football transfer deals: lessons from the De Gea case
Dr. Eva Carneiro's claims against Chelsea and Jose Mourinho: breaking down the legal issues
Why Football Federation Australia’s new salary cap proposals may be unlawful
A summary of Australian Football’s collective bargaining dispute
Why enhanced statistics are a game changer for NHL contract negotiations
A guide to key legal issues for sponsors and right-holders operating in the UAE
Terminating a contract for “just cause”: how bad do things have to be? A review of CAS’s decision in Salkic
A full review of the National Labor Relations Board’s decision in NCAA v. Northwestern
Navigating social media in the US & UK: our top tips for athletes, executives and sponsors
Football transfers: Buy-Back Clauses explained
Introducing “Moral damages” for terminating a football player’s contract: lessons from Ariosa v. Club Olympia
A guide to the key legal issues in the football transfer window
Retaining footballing talent – self help, litigation, and market forces
The costs of buying a football player from Argentina
U.S. broadcasting: what ESPN v. Verizon litigation may mean for viewers, leagues and sponsors
Challenging the right of a governing body to hear a dispute on grounds of impartiality: Smith & McDonnell
How to use a freezing order against a Swiss based sports organisation to secure a CAS debt award
Freezing monies owed from UEFA to secure a debt claim: a case study
Terminating without just cause: when is a new club jointly liable for compensation under the FIFA Regs? The latest Mutu decision
What constitutes an ‘Official Match’ under the FIFA Regulations? The case of Ben Arfa
Sponsorship & data trends in sport: legal issues for sponsors & rights holders
The FA’s new work permit system & proposal for new “home grown” rules
A round up of recent football case law
International enforcement of arbitral awards: Giedo van der Garde v. Sauber
Wearable tech in sport: the legal implications of data collection
Video technology in sports adjudication: Part 1 – use in the courts
Video technology in sports adjudication: Part 2 – use on the sports field
Non-traditional trade marks in sports – an EU perspective
The new FA Intermediaries Regulations & disputes likely to arise
Legal and regulatory considerations of minors in sport
MLS’s CBA negotiations: federal mediation, salary cap and steps toward free agency
“Wild West” or “Brave New World”? The new FIFA and FA Intermediaries Regulations
“Courtsiding” in sport: cheating, sharp practice or merely irritating?
A guide to the FA’s Regulations on Working With Intermediaries
A quick guide to the statutory and common law duties on sports agents
New guidance on how clubs should treat social media misconduct by footballers
R.I.P. TPO: a guide to FIFA’s ban on third party ownership
What are the key legal issues facing an NFL London franchise? Part 2 – sporting visas, criminal convictions and EU law
What could EU intervention mean for the future of Formula 1®?
Why the Scottish Premiership should amend its rules on bonus pool negotiation
Football manager contracts of employment – key clauses for clubs to consider – Part 2
Football manager contracts of employment – key clauses for clubs to consider – Part 1
The opportunities and issues for sports teams considering an IPO
Key case law on attempts to circumvent FIFA’s Training Compensation System
When is an athlete’s management agreement in restraint of trade? Lessons from Hamilton Management Group v. Paul Di Resta case
The difficulties of enforcing gagging clauses in player contracts
How can we best promote racial diversity in U.K. football management?
What sports lawyers need to consider when terminating an athletes contract following a repudiatory breach
5 key steps to help protect sports-stars from reputational damage
Football managers’ contracts: why clubs should link termination clauses to performance
Baseball’s anti-trust exemption: Is it time for a change?
How Collective Bargaining benefits footballers: the new Dutch football CBA
An explanation of how football clubs use forward funding
What impact will the studies into concussion have on the risk of litigation from rugby players?
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 1 – identify, prioritise and pre-empt risk
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 2 – educate, monitor and enforce
A guide to rights protection at major sporting events: part 3 – be ready for surprises and maintain perspective
LA Lakers seek punitive damages from insurer in bad faith claim denial
Civil liability for sports injuries and why courts compete with arbitration in Belgium
Can athletes claim copyright in their sporting performances?
What constitutes restraint of trade in football players’ and managers’ contracts?
Ex-NFL linebacker’s Workers’ Compensation Claim proceeds on basis of two games played in California
How is sport professionalising its “Twitterati”? Morality clauses, regulation and enforcement
Planning the breakup: the relationship between clubs and managers
When do sport teams' initiation ceremonies cross legal boundaries? Part 2
Why expanding Wrigley Field has left Cubs battling Rooftop owners
Attachment of economic rights: a new solution for Brazil’s indebted football clubs’?
How does the UK regulate data collection by sports apps?
How do you execute a World Cup construction project?
When do sport teams' initiation ceremonies cross legal boundaries? Part 1
The on-going fight against Ticket Touting
Delegating anti-doping whereabouts requirements to national sports federation - a benefit or a danger to athletes?
LTA accused of racial discrimination in challenge to decisions on funding and support
What are the legal rights of affected parties from Qatar 2022 allegations?
Buy-out clause disputes under the FIFA Regulations – when to take action
The on-going football dispute over training compensation and player loans: Panionios -v- Parana
International transfer disputes in ice hockey - Part 3: a three-part solution
International transfer disputes in ice hockey - Part 2: the dispute resolution mechanism
International transfer disputes in ice hockey - Part 1: three key cases
Can you prevent cross-code player poaching in rugby?
Bonus structures in English professional football
Raising finance for Formula 1 teams: pros and cons of a Resource Restriction Agreement
Third Party Ownership – a Brazilian perspective
Best practice provisions and considerations for sports merchandising agreements
Force India and damages for misuse of confidential information
Malky Mackay and manager termination rights: What options does he have?
Legal issues surrounding the English and French rugby clubs dispute with the ERC
Contractual remedies for damage to reputation in sport sponsorship
The enforceability of pre-contracts in football
Mediation in sports disputes: lessons from the UK
Contractual relations in the NFL, Premier League & MLS: a comparison – Part 2
Contractual relations in the NFL, Premier League & MLS: a comparison – Part 1
College football & coaching contracts - an interview with the lawyer of Bill Parcells, Joe Gibbs and Sylvester Croom
RFU kicks ticket exchange wrongdoers triple into touch
Exclusive interview with MLB All-Stars: player representation, social media, copyright infringements and much more
Swiss Federal Tribunal overrules CAS award in a landmark decision
An analysis of the General Statute of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil
Training compensation and solidarity contribution for Brazilian transfers
The 25 man squad rule (part one): what happens to the 26th Man?
The war against ticket touts
Derby Day: The Fallon Injunction
Bernard Aftermath
Force India Rebranding
The World Cup, Injuries and Compensation
