Safeguarding in Sport: Rethinking Legal Approaches and the Case for Global Standards
SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT | Sport Resolutions Annual Conference 2025 in association with Winston & Strawn LLP
Former American football players sue Netflix for $30 million
Six former American football players are suing Netflix, claiming that the company exploited their talents for entertainment purposes and negatively impacted their careers. The former players who featured in the acclaimed documentary series Last Chance U, have filed a $30 million lawsuit
Skaters campaign for same-sex pairs
Figure skating icons Gabriella Papadakis and Madison Hubbell are advocating for same-sex duos in official competitions, and put on a moving performance at the Art on Ice Gala in Switzerland as part of their activism
World Athletics launches new stakeholder consultation on updated female eligibility guidelines
World Athletics’ female eligibility guidelines are being updated to “reflect the latest developments in science, sport and law,” and widespread consultation will take place with key stakeholders
Winston & Strawn LLP to continue as naming rights sponsor for Sport Resolutions Annual Conference 2025
We are delighted to announce that Winston & Strawn LLP will continue as the naming rights sponsor for our Annual Conference 2025, marking the 9th consecutive year of their valued support
Canada’s Olympic sports facing funding crisis
Canada's Olympic sports are facing a funding crisis, with an expected $329 million deficit expected over the next five years
Spain’s Supreme Court clears RFEF president of malfeasance
Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by the new president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation against his conviction on charges of malfeasance and a seven-year ban
NWSL agrees to $5m settlement to resolve player abuse inquiry
The National Women’s Soccer League has agreed to create a $5m fund to compensate players who experienced abuse and implement reforms to make the sport safer for women
Premier League may introduce semi-automated offside tech before end of season
The Premier League may introduce semi-automated offside technology before the end of the 2024-25 season following “significant” progress in testing