Only 7 days remaining to register for this year’s Rugby Union and The Law Conference. Don’t miss your chance to attend a day of panel discussions, roundtables, workshops and presentations followed by a networking evening. The following topics will be discussed: ▶️ Regulatory & Governance Update ▶️ Women’s Rugby ▶️ Key Cases Update ▶️ New Leagues & Investment Opportunities ▶️ Commercialisation of rights & data Register here:

'How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 2)' by Parvati Bhat and Prerna Dadu: Highlights: ▶️ Importance of protecting the brand value of an athlete ▶️ The Rario case and limits on athletes’ personality rights ▶️ Can freedom of speech take precedence over an athlete’s personality rights ▶️ How athletes can protect their rights in India ▶️ Key takeaways on athlete personality rights in India

'How athlete personality/image rights are applied in India (Part 1)' by Parvati Bhat and Prerna Dadu: Highlights: ▶️ The Legal Framework Governing Personality Rights Globally ▶️ United Kingdom ▶️ South Korea ▶️ United States of America ▶️ Germany ▶️ India’s framework around personality rights ▶️ Right to Publicity ▶️ Passing Off ▶️ Copyright Law ▶️ Trademark Law

'Future-proofing esports: a look ahead to the key legal issues facing the esports industry' by Benja Arnott, Sînziana Ianc, Dylan Wyatt and Ariel Kaminsky: Highlights: ▶️ The challenge of harmonising regulations ▶️ Regulatory bodies and fragmentation ▶️ Financial regulations and salary caps ▶️ Integrity threats: doping, match-fixing, and ethical concerns ▶️ Streamlining dispute resolution: recent innovations and future directions (Riot Games’ EMEA arbitration court) ▶️ Antitrust and esports: evolving battlegrounds ▶️ Looking ahead: charting a path forward in the esports legal sphere @LinklatersLLP

A new opportunity has come up with @uk_sport, who are looking for an Independent Member for their Eligibility Panel. To apply, see:

'A guide to the legal due diligence process when buying a football club' by Richard Barham: Highlights: ▶️ Due diligence – the basics ▶️ Legal due diligence – the details ▶️ Conclusion @Dentons

Key Cases Update at Rugby Union and The Law Conference 2025: Join our Key Cases Update at our Rugby Union and The Law Conference 2025, hosted by RPC in London on 17th February 2025. Our speakers include: ▶️ Kendrah Potts, Barrister, 4 New Square ▶️ Diarmuid Laffan, Barrister, 4 New Square Register:

A great opportunity with @uk_sport, who are looking for an Independent Chair for their Eligibility Panel. To apply, see:

New Leagues & Investment Opportunities to be discussed at Rugby Union and The Law Conference 2025: Join our expert panel to discuss New Leagues & Investment Opportunities at our Rugby Union and The Law Conference 2025, hosted by RPC in London on 17th February 2025. Our speakers include: ▶️ Tom MccGwire, Head of Corporate Development - M&A Advisory, Iris Sport Media ▶️ Sam Hammonds, General Counsel, Premiership Rugby ▶️ Neil Brown, Partner, RPC ▶️ Harriet Leach, Legal Director, Onside Law Register:

Join us for our Corporate Crime in Sport exclusive roundtable, hosted by Osborne Clarke on 25th February 2025. The event will focus on how sports organisations can prepare for the UK's new "Failure to Prevent Fraud" Offence, due to come into force in September 2025, under the UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023. Find out more & register:

Women’s Rugby to be discussed at Rugby Union and The Law Conference 2025: Join our expert panel to discuss Women’s Rugby at our Rugby Union and The Law Conference 2025, hosted by RPC in London on 17th February 2025. Our speakers include: ▶️ Josh Charalambous, Partner, RPC ▶️ Kate Mowbray, Head of Legal, England Rugby ▶️ Lynsey Mulvihill, General Counsel, Events, World Rugby ▶️ Alex Teesdale, Executive Director, Women’s Game England Rugby Register:

A new opportunity has come up with Schelstraete Equine Law, who are looking for an experienced Sports Lawyer. To apply, see:

There are only 14 days left to register for this year’s Rugby Union and The Law Conference. Register today for your opportunity to engage in interactive panel discussions, share knowledge and learn from world leading experts on the following topics: ▶️ Regulatory & Governance Update ▶️ Women’s Rugby ▶️ Key Cases Update ▶️ New Leagues & Investment Opportunities ▶️ Commercialisation of rights & data Date: 17th February 2025 Register here:

'Who’s the greatest No. 8? The importance of creativity in athlete brand building & trademark registration' by Vincent Badolato, Katherine C. Dearing and Michael R. Graif: Highlights: ▶️ The basics of brand building and trademark registration at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ▶️ Proving “false suggestion of a connection” ▶️ Could “creative additions” help? ▶️ The importance of creativity in athlete brand building @BrownRudnickLLP

An opportunity has come up for a Legal Counsel. @Wasserman are currently recruiting. See here for more details:

LawInSport hosted a webinar on December 18, 2024, to analyze and discuss the progress and developments of the FIFA Clearing House over its first 24 months of operation. The webinar brought together experts to examine the system's achievements, challenges, and future directions. Key Takeaways:

LawInSport recruitment is working on another great opportunity with @MercedesAMGF1, who are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their team. To apply, see:

'Who’s the greatest No. 8? The importance of creativity in athlete brand building & trademark registration' by Vincent Badolato, Katherine C. Dearing and Michael R. Graif: Highlights: ▶️ The basics of brand building and trademark registration at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office ▶️ Proving “false suggestion of a connection” ▶️ Could “creative additions” help? ▶️ The importance of creativity in athlete brand building @BrownRudnickLLP

A new opportunity has come up with Schelstraete Equine Law, who are looking for an experienced Sports Lawyer. To apply, see:

We are delighted to welcome @4NewSquare as a Supporting Sponsor for the 6th Edition of the Sports Law Arbitration Moot. For more information on the firm, please visit here: To find out more on SLAM, see here: We greatly appreciate their support to provide this opportunity for students across the world.