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Impact of COVID-19 on the Sports Industry
The sports industry was among the most impacted industries to have faced the brunt of the pandemic, primarily because of the huge pumping of
Jul 8, 202210 min read


Transgender in Sports
In the contemporary era of gender fluidity and equality, this study examines the evolution of gender identity in competitive sports globally
Jul 8, 202212 min read


Fantasy Sports being merged with Online Gambling: An Indian Perspective
The main difference opined by theorists between fantasy gaming and gambling is that the former is a ‘game of skill’ and the latter is a ‘gam
Jun 26, 20229 min read


Role of Competition Law in Sports in India
In order to prevent rigging and match-fixing at the highest level, the government must ensure that the entire process is made simple,
Jun 24, 202211 min read


Legality of Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) In India
MMA is not considered a sport in India, but as an entertainment, whereby making it an unrecognized sport, levying more taxes on it compared
Jun 22, 20227 min read


Legal Implications of the European Super League
Despite the Super League project being ‘over’, three of the founding clubs, namely Real Madrid CF, FC Barcelona and Juventus continue to
Jun 7, 20226 min read


The Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act: A Nail in the Coffin?
The Karnataka Government faced a similar fate as recently, on 14th of February, 2022, the High Court of Karnataka struck down the...
Mar 6, 20226 min read


A Take on Tattoos and Image Rights of Athletes
With the increasing number of athletes displaying tattoos, it leads to legal issues when these tattoos become visible in brand advertisement
Jan 17, 20225 min read


Protecting Sports Data: Challenges For Commercialization Of Event-Data & Rights For Event Owner
Sports data sets have proved to be immensely valuable and are now considered one of the most important factors...
Jan 10, 20224 min read


"The Bosman Ruling" – Football Transfer Changed Forever
To understand the arrival of greater bargaining power within players' hands, we look at probably the single-most impactful event...
Jan 10, 20225 min read


The Need for Formula 2's Mandatory Promotion Legislation
Formula 1 is undeniably one of the most significant sporting events in the world...
Dec 1, 20215 min read


Image Rights Infringement of Sportsmen in India.
Image rights/right to publicity/personality rights implies the protection given to players against “the unauthorised appropriation...
Nov 9, 20216 min read


The Dangerous Intersection of Technology and Gambling in the Arena of Online Sports Betting.
In India, the legal situation concerning online (sports) betting is ambiguous. The governing act, The Public Gambling Act of 1867...
Nov 2, 20214 min read


Name Image and Likeness rights – The impact on budding and rising professional athletes in the NCAA
The governing body or the NCAA placed a strict ban on college-level athletes leveraging their Name, Image and Likeness...
Oct 29, 20214 min read


Is the Budget Cap in Formula 1 as effective as it seems or does it serve as an Invitation to Cheat?
Formula 1 introduced their first set of financial regulations that imposes a budget cap of $145 million on the team for limiting the spend..
Oct 23, 20216 min read


The Challenges of Regulating European Football Clubs
The question going forward is this- who should decide on the issues of regulation of football in Europe – the EU, the member states or UEFA?
Sep 6, 20217 min read


Interpreting Rule 50 of the International Olympic Charter
Rule 50, as established by the IOC Executive Board for the 2020 Games, may be seen as a response to the increasing rise of athlete activism
Sep 5, 20218 min read


The Forbidden: Athletes and Doping
To maintain peace among the people of various nations, the anti-doping agencies must wait until cannabis is listed as a legal substance
Aug 19, 20216 min read


The clauses of football: An insight into some of football’s most bizarre clauses
Professional football is a complex web of associations and agents, tinkering about the legalities of the game ...
Aug 17, 20217 min read


Gender Pay-Gap in Sports
The world is championing gender equality, but the debate of equal pay in sports still continues.
Aug 14, 20215 min read
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