Tondela deals with an alleged no-poach agreement between Portuguese clubs which prevented the clubs from signing players who ...

A unique aspect of tennis is that players are considered independent contractors rather than employees. [1] Given this employment classification, it is critical that tournaments and associations offer ...

It might be thought that the job of an athlete is difficult but simple: try to win and don’t cheat. If only things were that straightforward. In recent years, governing bodies have enforced the full ...

India's rapidly expanding digital gaming and sports sector faces significant compliance challenges following the publication of the Draft Digital Data Protection Rules, 2025 Background: India's ...

The gaming and sports industry in India encompasses a broad spectrum of activities, including online gaming platforms, fantasy sports, e-sports, and traditional sports organizations utilizing digital ...

John’s research interests focus on sports law and employment law/non-compete agreements. He has authored or co-authored over forty peer reviewed articles in leading law and sports law journals ...

In the last year, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) has charged both Jannik Sinner and Iga Świątek (both World No. 1s) with anti-doping rule violations after they tested positive for ...

The scrutiny of those in the public eye or positions of authority has increased dramatically in the last decade. A multitude of industries and sectors (from fashion brands to the Church of England) ...

Clyde & Co is a dynamic, global law firm focused on providing complete legal services to clients across the UK & Ireland, and globally. With the sports industry’s global reach, sports law often ...

On March 18, 2025, the Professional Tennis Players Association (“ PTPA ”) filed a lawsuit against the governing bodies of professional tennis in New York federal court, alleging antitrust violations ...

On 16 September 2024, EuroLeague presented its new Competitive Balance Standards (CBS), [1] a comprehensive set of regulations expanding the league’s Financial Stability & Fair Play Regulations [2] ...

The UK government’s pending Football Governance Bill [1] should have a smooth passage through its final stages in parliament to become law by July or September. The bill has completed its scrutiny by ...