Belgium: Broadcasting: Film, TV & Radio

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Raising the bar: The European Broadcasting Union’s guidelines to prevent the sexualization of female athletes
The European Broadcasting Union has published detailed camera and editing standards designed to eliminate sexualizing portrayals of female athletes in live sports broadcasts. Developed in collaboration with European Athletics and Olympic athletes, these guidelines address long-standing concerns about inappropriate camera angles, slow-motion replays, and filming practices that distract from athletic performance. While currently voluntary recommendations, the framework could establish a precedent for binding
Belgium Media & IT
GW
Gowling WLG
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European Court Of Justice Finds Absolute Territorial Exclusivity In Broadcasting Of Premier League Matches Contrary To TFEU
On 4 October 2011, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") gave judgment in joined cases C-403/08 Football Association Premier League Ltd, NetMed Hellas SA, Multichoice Hellas SA v QC Leisure, David Richardson, AV Station plc, Malcolm Chamberlain, Michael Madden, SR Leisure Ltd, Philip George Charles Houghton and Derek Owen and C-429/08 Karen Murphy v Media Protection Services Ltd (the "Judgment").
European Union IP
VB
Van Bael & Bellis