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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
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Gowling WLG
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ROGON, RRC Sports And The Football Ecosystem: CJEU Tackles The Scope Of The Public-interest Exception
The Court of Justice of the European Union has issued two landmark rulings examining when sporting regulations that restrict competition can be justified by legitimate public-interest objectives. These decisions clarify the scope of the Wouters/Meca-Medina doctrine and its application to rules governing football agents, both at national and international federation levels.
United Kingdom Anti-trust
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Macfarlanes LLP
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The New FIFA Regulations On The Status And Transfer Of Players: What Changes In The 'Post-Diarra' Era For Players And Clubs?
FIFA's revised Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players introduce sweeping changes to international football governance, fundamentally reshaping how player contracts, transfers, and compensation disputes are handled. Following the landmark Diarra judgment by the CJEU, these reforms establish a more collaborative regulatory framework that balances contractual stability with enhanced player protections and mobility rights.
Italy Media & IT
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Withers LLP
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ICO Recommends Exceptions To Cookie Consent Requirements
The U.K. ICO has recommended significant changes to online advertising consent requirements that could reduce cookie banners and create new opportunities for publishers and adtech intermediaries. These proposed amendments to PECR would introduce exceptions for certain lower-risk advertising activities, though questions remain about alignment with EU regulations and the practical impact on the digital advertising ecosystem.
United Kingdom Privacy
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Winston Taylor
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Germany Updates Federal Film Funding With Draft Guidelines
Germany's federal film production funding has doubled to €250 million annually, with draft guidelines published for three restructured funding pillars that would replace current theatrical and TV/VoD regimes. The new framework introduces distinct funding streams for theatrical films, TV/VoD productions, and production service providers, with increased funding intensity and expanded eligibility criteria set to take effect in 2027.
Germany Media & IT
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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Five × Five: Switzerland As A Center For International Arbitration (Video)
International arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes in today's global economy. What makes Switzerland one of the world's most attractive arbitral seats, and why do parties consistently choose Swiss law to govern their international contracts? This analysis explores the key advantages, institutional framework, and strategic considerations that position Switzerland as a leading center for international commercial, investment, and sports arbitration.
Switzerland Litigation
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LINDEMANNLAW
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