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Referees, racism and regression in football
Referees, racism and regression in football Since October last year football worldwide has been beset by moral and legal problems: be they match-fixing, racism or violence. Football has always been my...
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Is it time for a CAS ad hoc Division at the Paralympics?
Is it time for a CAS ad hoc Division at the Paralympics? Before the London 2012 Paralympic Games ('the Games') began this summer I attended a talk by Michael Beloff QC, a leading sports law...
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Is the ‘broom handled’ putter about to be brushed out of the door?
Is the ‘broom handled’ putter about to be brushed out of the door? With the 39th Ryder Cup matches almost upon us, and being a keen golfer myself, I thought it was appropriate to look at what has been...
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The dark side of the Paralympics: cheating through “boosting”
The dark side of the Paralympics: cheating through “boosting” With the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games less than a week away I came across a disconcerting phenomenon I had never previously...
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An age old discussion: what sports should be ‘Olympic sports’? Chapter 5-III of the Olympic Charter , which is "the codification of the Fundamental Principles of Olympism, Rules and Bye-Laws adopted...
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The legal and commercial woes of the World Rally Championship
The legal and commercial woes of the World Rally Championship Being 25 years old and yet to have my driving licence people have always been surprised by my interest in motor sports. Of the five major...
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Competition law bites into Spanish football broadcasting Increasing intervention by competition regulators and courts around the world in the sports industry means there is little doubt that...
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NFL & NBA lockouts: a UK lawyer's legal retrospective - Part 3
NFL & NBA lockouts: a UK lawyer's legal retrospective - Part 3 The NBA takes the NFL’s lead With expiry of the NBA CBA due at midnight on 30 June 2011, after hours of fruitless negotiations since...
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NFL & NBA lockouts: a UK lawyer’s legal retrospective - Part 2
NFL & NBA lockouts: a UK lawyer’s legal retrospective - Part 2 How the NFL lockout arose In the case of the NFL CBA drama the players made the first move on 11 March 2011 (seven days after the...
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NFL & NBA lockouts: a UK lawyer's legal retrospective - Part 1
NFL & NBA lockouts: a UK lawyer's legal retrospective - Part 1 It cannot have escaped the attention of sports fans on the East side of the Atlantic, even those who do not follow US sports, that...
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Can FIFA legally publish the Garcia corruption report?
Can FIFA legally publish the Garcia corruption report? This blog examines exactly what the legal position is in relation to the publication/confidentiality of the report into the 2018 and 2022 World...
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The FIFA World Cup Inquiry: A landmark learning day for sports governance?
The FIFA World Cup Inquiry: A landmark learning day for sports governance? In terms of sports governance, the 13 November 2014 was certainly a day to remember. The media became ablaze with widespread...
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What could EU intervention mean for the future of Formula 1®?
What could EU intervention mean for the future of Formula 1®? Recently I was fortunate enough to be in Abu Dhabi to see my fellow countryman Lewis Hamilton win his second Formula 1 Racing (“F1”)...
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Tackling match-fixing: a look at the UK’s new Anti-Corruption Plan
Tackling match-fixing: a look at the UK’s new Anti-Corruption Plan In December 2014, the UK Government released its cross-government Anti-Corruption Plan.1 The Plan brings together, for the first...
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An overview of the latest match-fixing policy developments in 2015
An overview of the latest match-fixing policy developments in 2015 Policy making in the field of match-fixing, and all activities associated with it, continues apace in 2015 by sports governing bodies...
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Match-fixing case law update: important lessons from Olaso, Blake and Vanakorn
Match-fixing case law update: important lessons from Olaso, Blake and Vanakorn The judgments in three match-fixing cases published in the past 12 months highlight the variety, scope and complexity of...
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Rugby World Cup 2015: Does selecting only two hookers cause unjustified risk?
Rugby World Cup 2015: Does selecting only two hookers cause unjustified risk? In the lead up to the upcoming 2015 Rugby World Cup (‘RWC 2015’) starting this Friday 18th September, there have been many...
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A review of the disciplinary process and sanctioning decisions from Rugby...
A review of the disciplinary process and sanctioning decisions from Rugby World Cup 2015 - Part 2: Decisions and appeals Rugby World Cup 2015 (RWC 2015) saw its fair share of drama and controversy,...
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A review of the disciplinary process and sanctioning decisions from Rugby...
A review of the disciplinary process and sanctioning decisions from Rugby World Cup 2015 - Part 1: Citing, hearings and video evidence For all stakeholders in the game of rugby union (perhaps other...
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No gambling permitted: how sports governing bodies regulate betting by...
No gambling permitted: how sports governing bodies regulate betting by athletes and "Connected Persons" With the recent investigation into doping and corruption in athletics,1 allegations about...
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