 3  4 April 2005
News:
US Congress steps up doping investigation
The US House of Representatives Government Reform Committee is holding an April 27 hearing at which leading National Football League officials will be asked to give evidence about doping policy and practice.
International dope testing rises to record high despite WADA cuts
Sporting organisations worldwide conducted a record 175,000 tests in 2004, despite a drop in the number conducted by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Mutu and Juventus face huge bill as Chelsea wins Appeal ruling
Chelsea Football Club was granted permission on Wednesday 19 April by the English FA Premier League to seek compensation from Adrian Mutu, who was fired by the club after testing positive for cocaine.
Features:
Opinion: What makes a good sports lawyer?
Commercial and professional developments in sport have led to complex regulation which requires greater legal expertise. Michele Verroken of Sporting Integrity asks whether sport, which has traditionally managed its own affairs, needs good lawyers or good sports lawyers.
Formats: Licensing a sporting event format
Event organisers have several legal options to enable then to protect a sporting event format. David Hansel, a partner with Memery Crystal, provides a brief overview of the alternatives.
Contracts: When is a club relegated?
In a world where success is vital, the salary of a football manager is results-driven. In this article, Chris Synnott, an associate at the Simkins Partnership, uses the Court of Appeal case involving Manchester City and their ex-manager, Joe Royle, to illustrate the importance of clear terms in a contract of employment.
FOI: Disclosure of information by business regulators
Business regulators are the holders of much sensitive business information. Such information could find its way into the hands of competitors or the press unless you take steps to prevent it. Marcus Turle, a solicitor at Field Fisher Waterhouse reports.
Tax: Robertson’s Electrical v C & E Commissioners
Sports organisations are selling a growing volume of merchandise over the web. A recent ruling on VAT payments for online sales could have a beneficial impact on hard-pressed cash flow.
Football: A wake up call for Swedish Football
The popularity and interest in Swedish football has grown drastically both nationally and internationally. Football is no longer just a game and clubs are big business. Örebro Sports Club learnt this the hard way as they were relegated from Swedish National League - on account of the elite licence’s accounting rules. Owe Hjelmqvist, partner and head of Stockholm based firm Setterwalls, looks at the issues facing Swedish football.
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