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Promotion And Relegation In Soccer: Lessons From Belgium For Canada

When promotion and relegation rules in professional sports leagues create unequal treatment between teams, they may raise significant competition law concerns beyond mere sports governance. A recent Belgian Competition Authority decision demonstrates how league rules protecting certain teams from relegation while disadvantaging others can attract regulatory scrutiny, with potential implications for how Canadian competition law might evaluate similar frameworks in professional sports.

Canada Anti-trust

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Beneath The Law Podcast - The Red Card Reversal: FIFA, Trump, And The Rule Of Law

Gavin Tighe and Stephen Thiele step away from Canadian courtrooms and onto the World Cup pitch, examining FIFA's controversial reversal of a red card suspension following a phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

Canada Litigation

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

The Smartest World Cup Yet: Inside FIFA’s Latest Officiating Innovations

FIFA's latest World Cup showcases groundbreaking officiating technologies that are transforming how the beautiful game is refereed at the highest level. From advanced tracking systems to real-time decision support, these innovations represent a significant leap forward in ensuring fair play and accuracy in critical match moments.

Canada Media & IT

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Goodmans LLP

Sideline Conversations: The World Cup’s Biggest Controversies So Far (Video)

Hosts Aarij Wasti, Marlon Hill, and Juan Carlos Partida examine the legal and commercial controversies emerging from FIFA World Cup 2026, including federation overreach, government involvement in football governance, and immigration challenges affecting tournament participants. The episode also highlights standout commercial activations and celebrates Cabo Verde's unexpected tournament success.

Worldwide Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

24 Hours And A Handshake: Kyle Lowry Comes Home

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Southampton FC Expelled From EFL Championship Playoffs Over ‘Spygate’

Canada Media & IT

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Ambush Marketing And Major Sporting Events

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Upping The Game – 2026 FIFA World Cup Fields Improved Liquor Supply For BC Hospitality Industry

Canada Media & IT

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Fasken

Business Risks Ahead Of The FIFA World Cup 2026™: Money Laundering And Human Trafficking Considerations For Canadian And Foreign Businesses

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Playing Offside: Ambush Marketing Risks Ahead Of FIFA World Cup 2026

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Marks & Clerk

St. Louis Cardinals In Conflict Met Hamilton Cardinals Over Merkregistratie In Canada

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Novagraaf Group

From The Eras Tour To The End Zone To The Storefront: Managing Deepfakes With A Thoughtful Trademark Strategy

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Dale & Lessmann LLP

Investing In Sports Franchises: Legal, Governance And Structural Considerations

Canada Media & IT

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Aird & Berlis LLP

Future Of Sport Commission Delivers Final Report On Sport Reform In Canada

Canada Media & IT

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

U.S.–Canada Tariffs: Timeline Of Key Dates And Documents

Canada International

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

From Case To Practice: What Makes A Workplace Harassment Investigation “Appropriate In The Circumstances?”

Canada Employment

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RT Workplace Training & Consulting Inc.

Remote Work As An Accommodation: What’s Reasonable In 2026?

Canada Employment

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Piccolo Heath

AI For All: What Employers Need To Know About Canada's National AI Strategy

Canada Employment

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Torys LLP

Canadian Tax Treatment Of Prediction Market Gains And Losses: Polymarket, Kalshi, Event Contracts, And Other Predictive Markets

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Facing The Music: Copyright Controversy In Olympic Figure Skating

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan Cortina delivered two unforgettable weeks of historic performances, and figure skating once again proved it is one of the event's crown jewels.

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

The Courtside Battle: NCAA v. DraftKings Trademark Dispute

As the men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournaments reach their most-watched stages this weekend, a legal contest has been simultaneously unfolding off the court.

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Referee Finality vs. Competition Rules: CAF Appeal Board Declares Morocco 2025 AFCON Champions

On January 18, 2026, Senegal seemingly triumphed over Morocco 1-0 in a tightly contested championship final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (“AFCON”). However, nearly two months to the day after the match was played, Morocco has now been crowned champions...

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

The 2026 FIFA World Cup™: Trademark, Copyright And Enforcement Considerations

For the first time, Canada will serve as a host nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, alongside the US and Mexico. While the commercial upside is clear, so are the intellectual property risks.

GW

Gowling WLG

Sideline Conversations: The Legal Checklist For Public Watch Parties (Video)

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Can A Cheerleading Coach Or Cheerleading Program Be Found Negligent For An Athlete's Injuries In Alberta?

Canada Litigation

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Watson Goepel LLP

He Shoots, He's Charged? How Far Is Too Far In Contact Sports (Podcast)

Canada Litigation

GR

Gardiner Roberts LLP

AGCO Fines FanDuel $350,000 For Integrity Breaches

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Entering Alberta's IGaming Market: Registration Roadmap For Operators And Suppliers

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Lights, Camera, Acquisition: Analyzing Netflix And Paramount's Bidding War To Acquire Warner Bros.

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

From Box Office To Courtroom: Cineplex's FCA Appeal

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

The Ban On Bands: Australian Open Sparks Debate On Biometric Data

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Avoiding The Penalty Box: A 2026 Winter Games Guide To Olympic Marketing Law

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Concussions After Sports Or Accidents – When It Becomes A Legal Case

Canada Media & IT

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McLeish Orlando LLP

From Box Office To Courtroom: Cineplex's FCA Appeal

In 2024, the Competition Tribunal released a blockbuster decision ordering Cineplex to pay a record penalty of over $38.9 million for false and misleading advertising, in particular, "drip pricing"...

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

The Ban On Bands: Australian Open Sparks Debate On Biometric Data

Controversy erupted at the 2026 Australian Open tennis tournament this week after match umpires instructed World No. 1s Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka, as well as World No. 2 Jannik Sinner...

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Avoiding The Penalty Box: A 2026 Winter Games Guide To Olympic Marketing Law

If (like us) you've binged one of this season's most talked‑about shows, Heated Rivalry, you're probably familiar with the Team Canada sweater frenzy.

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Concussions After Sports Or Accidents – When It Becomes A Legal Case

Concussions after sports or accidents are often considered "invisible injuries" for a reason. Concussions can go unnoticed, under-reported, and misunderstood.

Canada Media & IT

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McLeish Orlando LLP

Enregistrabilité des dénominations géographiques en tant que marques: Leçons tirées des dépôts de la marque « LAS VEGAS ATHLETICS » aux États-Unis et au Canada

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Miller Thomson LLP

Sideline Conversations: Sponsors & Exclusivity Rights (Video)

As the world prepares for the FIFA World Cup 2026 across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, Sideline Conversations takes you beyond the pitch to explore the legal and commercial...

Canada Media & IT

GW

Gowling WLG

Why Hockey Canada Needs A Public Discipline Registry

Sunshine is the best disinfectant. There is really nothing like daylight to keep problematic behaviour from being left to fester in the dark.

Canada Media & IT

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

Jeux en ligne en Ontario : La Cour d'appel de l'Ontario confirme l'accès aux liquidités mises en commun

Dans l'affaire Reference re iGaming Ontario (décision disponible en anglais seulement), les juges majoritaires de la Cour d'appel de l'Ontario (la « CAO ») ont confirmé que les jeux et les paris sportifs...

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Ontario's Proposed IGaming Model Affirmed: Non-Canadian Gamers Allowed

In Reference re iGaming Ontario,1 released on November 12, 2025, the Court of Appeal for Ontario (ONCA) considered whether Ontario's proposed online gaming model...

Canada Media & IT

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Cassels

Ontario Court Of Appeal Green Lights Access To International Pooled Liquidity For Online Gaming In Ontario

Canada Media & IT

BC

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (November 10 – 14, 2025)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

A Big Win For Ontario: Court Of Appeal Decision Allows International "Pooled Liquidity" In Online Gaming

Canada Media & IT

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Signed, Sealed … Misrepresented? A Blue Jays Memorabilia Cautionary Tale

Canada Media & IT

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Lerners LLP

Sideline Conversations: Tickets, Teams & The Tri-Nations (Video)

Canada Media & IT

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Gowling WLG

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: CBA-Driven Schedule Growth Sets NHL Apart

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Caster Semenya Decision Reshapes Standard Of Review In Sports Arbitration

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

What If I Get Hurt At A Professional Sporting Event?

Canada Litigation

GP

Gluckstein Lawyers

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Long-Term Injury Relief System Changes

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Newly Ratified NHL-NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Impact Of Shorter Maximum Contract Lengths

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Playing Defence: NHL And NBA Athletes Battle CRA Over Taxation Of Signing Bonuses

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Clark Wilson LLP

Beyond The Baseline: Wimbledon's Expansion And Its Challenges

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Newly Ratified NHL And NHLPA Collective Bargaining Agreement: Standardized Retention Of Draft Pick Rights

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

Breaking The Ice: Seven7's Strategic Bet On CCM And The Future Of Hockey Gear

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

House v. NCAA: A Landmark Ruling With Uncertain Consequences

Canada Media & IT

AB

Aird & Berlis LLP

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Leafs' Leader, Tavares, Challenges CRA Over Tax Dispute (Video)

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Rosen & Associates

Sponsorship Agreements In The Sports World: The Promise Of Fame And Exposure (Video)

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Lavery

The Language Of Leadership: Episode 4 - Examining How To Create A Culture Of Mutual Respect (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

The Language Of Leadership: Episode 2 - Channelling The Power Of Confidence (Video)

GW

Gowling WLG

Let The iGames Begin: What You Need To Know About Ontario's New iGaming Market (Video)

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Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

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