Can a sports sanction constitute an illegal work restriction? A review of NCAA v. Coach Todd McNair

Published Tuesday, 16 April 2019.

The Jess Varnish decision - why British athletes are still not considered “employees” and what it means for athletes and NGBs

Published Friday, 05 April 2019.

How can we better help athletes to prepare for the “after-life”?

Published Wednesday, 27 March 2019.

A practical guide to establishing the regulatory framework for a national esports federation

Published Monday, 25 March 2019.

The UAE's new 'Pledge Law' – and how it could improve sports financing in the Middle East

Published Wednesday, 20 March 2019.

Litigation privilege hammered? Key points for sports organisations on the scope of litigation privilege from the West Ham Stadium case

Published Friday, 15 March 2019.

A cautionary tale for arbitrators in sports law disputes – lessons from Fleetwood Wanderers v AFC Fylde

Published Friday, 08 March 2019.

Managing athletes image rights in Italy: Key considerations for structuring and accounting under the new tax regime

Published Thursday, 28 February 2019.

Current developments in the Chinese sports law market 2018/19

Published Thursday, 14 February 2019.

Judicial review in South Africa – how local courts approach sports disciplinary decisions

Published Tuesday, 05 February 2019.

Taxation of sponsorship agreements in China - the rules for International Sports Federations without permanent establishment

China Flag with sports and tax background

Published Tuesday, 29 January 2019.

A comprehensive guide for sports bodies on tackling discrimination

Published Thursday, 24 January 2019.

The potential impact of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act 2018 on sports sponsorship in Ireland

Published Wednesday, 09 January 2019.

Top tips for football clubs on navigating complex employment negotiations

Published Monday, 07 January 2019.

Why WADA should reclassify cocaine as a "specified substance" - the inequitable case of José Paolo Guerrero

Published Wednesday, 19 December 2018.

Key points for sports organisations on the use of charitable foundations

Published Friday, 30 November 2018.

How France balances the right of free speech against obligations owed to an employer - The Gus Poyet case

Published Wednesday, 28 November 2018.

Establishing the optimum sports betting regulatory system to protect the integrity of Indian sports

Published Wednesday, 21 November 2018.

Key points from the Report of the Review of Australia's Sports Integrity Arrangements

Published Friday, 09 November 2018.

Why ‘winning without counting the costs’ must end – thoughts on The Ethic Centre’s findings into Cricket Australia’s culture

Published Wednesday, 31 October 2018.

The right to a fair hearing in sports’ cases: lessons from the ECtHR’s decision in Mutu & Pechstein

Published Monday, 15 October 2018.

The shifting legal landscape of bullfighting in Spain

Published Tuesday, 09 October 2018.

Contaminated sports supplements: lessons on product comparison and route of ingestion from the Joanna Blair case

Published Friday, 21 September 2018.

Virtual reality in sports – privacy risks and revenue opportunities for players

Published Wednesday, 05 September 2018.

Tackling illegal streaming: how sports broadcasters are balancing technical and legal solutions

Published Monday, 20 August 2018.

How Sweden’s new gaming and betting market works and its potential impact on the sports industry

Published Wednesday, 10 April 2019.

China sports law update: January – March 2019

Published Thursday, 28 March 2019.

Will the NCAA move to sponsor U.S. collegiate esports? The story so far and key issues to watch

Published Tuesday, 26 March 2019.

In-venue streaming & broadcasting of live sports events – key legal issues for U.S. clubs and leagues

Published Wednesday, 20 March 2019.

In-stadium, real-time sports betting in the United States – an overview of legal issues facing clubs and leagues

Published Tuesday, 19 March 2019.

An Overview of the Indian Sports Broadcasting Landscape

Published Wednesday, 13 March 2019.

Why Spain’s approach to taxing image rights and agency income is discouraging overseas footballers

Published Friday, 01 March 2019.

How technology is improving the fan experience – and creating legal challenges for clubs and leagues

Published Friday, 22 February 2019.

A guide for young footballers on how on to choose an agent

Published Monday, 11 February 2019.

An assessment of the Council of Europe’s recommendations on the promotion of good governance in sport

Published Monday, 04 February 2019.

The athlete venture capitalist – the rise of athlete investors in sport

Businessman throwing basketball in the air at his desk.

Published Friday, 25 January 2019.

French law brought into line with the World Anti-Doping Code

Published Wednesday, 23 January 2019.

Can you “temporarily step down” from an employment role? A view on Craig Bellamy’s position

Published Tuesday, 08 January 2019.

Key UK tax changes for not-for-profit sports clubs in 2018/19

Published Monday, 07 January 2019.

Private investment into sport - what governing bodies need to know

Published Tuesday, 04 December 2018.

Why Africa urgently needs to commercialise its sports sector

Published Thursday, 29 November 2018.

How to use intellectual property rights to protect a new sports format

Published Thursday, 22 November 2018.

The employment status and rights of funded athletes in the UK

Published Tuesday, 13 November 2018.

Tickets touts and technology - the latest trends and implications for sport

Published Monday, 05 November 2018.

The concept of “good faith” in commercial contracts: what is it and when does it apply in the sports industry?

Published Wednesday, 24 October 2018.

The challenges of digitally placed advertising: Ofcom’s decisions on ‘undue prominence’ from the Singapore Grand Prix

Published Thursday, 11 October 2018.

What are the obligations on footballers to conduct media activities? Comparing the rules in UK, USA, Spain, Belgium & Italy

Published Friday, 28 September 2018.

How competition law is affecting sports in India: a look at the emerging case law

Published Thursday, 06 September 2018.

How to build a US gambling system that protects the integrity of sports (key takeaways from Great Britain)

Published Tuesday, 21 August 2018.

Sports media rights in 2018 – consumption trends and the growing influence of OTT digital players

Published Friday, 17 August 2018.

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