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?
Policing UK Football: Is it Proportionate?
The Centre for Sports Law Research (CSLR) and Police Research Unit at Edge Hill University hosted the ‘Policing in Football’ event on 22 November 2019. I was fortunate enough to be a part of this event and cannot thank Edge Hill University enough for hosting events which allow aspiring lawyers to network with professionals as … Continue reading Policing UK Football: Is it Proportionate?
Monetary claims before FIFA: Are they worth it?
The current legal framework Overdue payables constitute one of the most pertinent, global loose ends in the football legal sphere. In a market where huge amounts of money are spent every day, it is inevitable that some debtors eventually breach their contractual obligations, more specifically their obligation to pay pre-stipulated amounts to counter-parties. The phenomenon … Continue reading Monetary claims before FIFA: Are they worth it?
The MLS’ Growth and Role in World Football
In 2011, Major League Soccer’s (“MLS”) commissioner, Dan Garber, boldly claimed “…we want Major League Soccer to become one of the top leagues in the world by 2022.”[1] Tweet This set the bar high for many followers of the MLS – both as critics and fans of the league. And while the MLS has not … Continue reading The MLS’ Growth and Role in World Football
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