Introduction In June 2009, FIFA started the process to alter their regulations and control over agents, which culminated with approval of the new Regulations on working with intermediaries which came into force on April 2015[1]. When these regulations came out, it was viewed as a positive step, especially for clubs and federations, on what was … Continue reading Italy’s New Licensing System For Agents
Should Athletes’ Health be Public?
Elite athletes are celebrities. The public know about their salaries, love life and family life, but should we know about their medical history or should that remain private? There is no common global consensus regarding the treatment of sportsmen and sportswomen's medical data. So how does it work in different sports and different countries? Medical … Continue reading Should Athletes’ Health be Public?
Pre-contracts
What are pre-contracts? When we talk about pre-contracts, we have to keep in mind that this legal instrument is the precursor to an employment relationship, before key terms and obligations have been established. A pre-contract in the sports context "is a preparatory agreement in which the guidelines for a future employment relationship are established. It … Continue reading Pre-contracts
The UAE: Sports Rehabilitation Destination & Science Hub?
The adoption of cutting-edge technologies in the field of sports science in injury prevention/rehabilitation has increased substantially in recent years. This is primarily due to the escalation in sports participation related injuries, which creates demand for innovative sports science products and technologies, causing increased public and private investment and funding in regenerative medicine. Embracing such … Continue reading The UAE: Sports Rehabilitation Destination & Science Hub?
Athletes v Artists: Who Owns the Ink?
“Tattoos in sports video games face legal challenge” “Tattoo Artist Continues Legal Battle over Art Features in UFC Branded Video Game ““NBA 2K’ Videogame Maker Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Lebron James’ Tattoos”“Lawsuit filed over copyrighted tattoos on players in NBA 2K16” Why have these headlines recently appeared in the media? How can tattoo artists sue videogame makers … Continue reading Athletes v Artists: Who Owns the Ink?
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