For those of you not lucky enough to attend this year's conference don't fear! I've picked a few highlights for you, but first, what is LawInSport? LawInSport is an information provider, creating content and a community. Their website hosts over 2,000 sports law related articles by 700 authors and they boast over 50,000 monthly readers. … Continue reading LawInSport Conference
Image Rights of Footballers
When we think about football, we've come a long way from English villages kicking a pigs bladder between them. Football has become a commercial product, extending far beyond the pitch. For example: Cristiano Ronaldo is the most followed Instagram user with 190 million followers. Not a politician, not a singer, not an actor, but a … Continue reading Image Rights of Footballers
Social Media in Sports
Social media and new technologies have taken the world by storm in the last decade. It is now impossible to imagine an industry that has not been directly impacted by this phenomenon, including sports. Since the rise of social media, sports have become more accessible and widespread. Fans can get the most updated sports results, … Continue reading Social Media in Sports
Tax in Sports
What is tax? If you asked the average person, they might tell you it is a fee imposed by governments on your income and assets, in order to raise revenue, which they may use in various ways. Although the concept of tax is well known and understood by most, not many know what it really … Continue reading Tax in Sports
Contractual Hazard: Medical Examinations
Real Madrid recently signed Belgium star Eden Hazard. To conclude the deal, the Spanish club had to sign, inter alia: A transfer agreement with Chelsea FC, which stipulated a transfer fee of around €100 million andAn employment contract with the player. When such a big star like Hazard is transferred to a top club like … Continue reading Contractual Hazard: Medical Examinations
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