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Court case against 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps
Someone posted a claim (a pdf document) that was apparently filed in the court against Winter Olympics. It was done in a specific French municipality. I found this on Linkedin and find it interesting to summarize from my perspective. Key arguments Having studied public Law in France (Aix-Marseille III university), I find this motion very…
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AG Emiliou’s Opinions on Sports Governing Bodies’ Regulations – Part 3 of 3
Welcome back to the final part, readers! In the final part of our mini-series, we explore Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou’s opinions on the third case, Case C-133/24 (Tondela and others), which involves a no-poach agreement among football clubs in Portugal‘s first and second divisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This case examines the compatibility of such…
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AG Emiliou’s Opinions on Sports Governing Bodies’ Regulations – Part 2 of 3
Welcome back, readers! In the first part of our series, we introduced Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou’s opinions on three significant cases involving sports governing bodies and their regulations. Today, we continue with an in-depth look at the second case, Case C-428/23 (ROGON and others), which involves the Deutscher Fußballbund e. V. (DFB) and its regulations…
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AG Emiliou’s Opinions on Sports Governing Bodies’ Regulations – Part 1 of 3
Today, we begin a three-part series exploring the recent opinions delivered by Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou on three pivotal cases involving sports governing bodies and their regulations. These cases, presented before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CURIA), delve into the autonomy of sports associations and their compliance with EU competition, internal market,…
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Upcoming Sports Law judgments: AG opinion from May 2025
Greetings, readers! Today, we are excited to share a brief overview of Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou’s recent opinions on three significant cases involving sports governing bodies and their regulations. These cases, presented before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CURIA), delve into the autonomy of sports associations and their compliance with EU competition,…
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FIBA Tribunal Orders Latvian Coach to Pay €12,000 Compensation to Club
A recent decision by the FIBA Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) has ordered a Latvian basketball coach, R.Š., to pay €12,000 in compensation to a club. The ruling, case number 1894/22, raises several questions about the circumstances surrounding the dispute. Key Points of the Ruling: Analysis: Implications: This case underscores the importance of: This ruling serves…
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CAS case: RFS (Riga football school) vs. Silva
The football law annual report by FIFA highlights a case involving a Latvian club. The solution reached by CAS demonstrates some important considerations for both players and clubs when looking to find a cooperation. Letter of Interest or Binding Contract? Lessons from a Recent FIFA and CAS Dispute case In the world of professional sports,…
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FC Valmiera Faces License Rejection: appeal options per Latvian Law
In a shocking turn of events, FC Valmiera, the 2022 Latvian Higher League champions, have been denied their license for the upcoming 2025 season. The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) cited financial irregularities as the primary reason for the decision, leaving the club’s future hanging in the balance. Football Law vs national Law: edition “Latvia” While…
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Looking back at articles of 2024
Let’s look back at the best sports law publications in traditional media in 2024! Most of the content has been in Latvian language Latvian sports and racism January: on the problem of racism, and whether it is a problem at all; together with co-author Elvis, who suggested taking a closer look at this topic, highlighting…
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Image rights of athletes in Latvia: constitutional law rules
Protecting Your Image: Constitutional Privacy Rights for Celebrities and Athletes The Right to Publicity: A Celebrity’s Shield In today’s digital age, where personal information is readily accessible and shared, celebrities and athletes face unique challenges in protecting their image and likeness. One powerful tool they possess is the right to publicity, a legal right that…