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Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties... more +
Arbitration is a widely-used method for settling disputes between parties. During arbitration, parties submit their dispute to an impartial third person or party, usually chosen by the parties. Typically, parties to arbitration agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. Arbitration is an alternative to litigation, but it shares many of the familiar features of litigation. Namely, parties to arbitration hold hearings before neutral decision-makers, present evidence and argue the merits of their position. Parties often choose arbitration due to its perceived advantages over litigation. Those perceived advantages include greater efficiency and flexibility, and lower costs. less -
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European Court of Human Rights delivers final ruling in the case of Semenya v. Switzerland

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On 10 July 2025, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) delivered its final ruling in the case of Semenya v. Switzerland1 . The ECtHR, sitting as Grand Chamber, found that Switzerland violated its procedural obligations...more

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Sports arbitration awards potentially open to review by EU courts – is commercial arbitration next

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In Seraing v FIFA e.a., Advocate General Capeta (AG) has taken the view that the principle of effective judicial protection means that EU Member State courts should be able to fully review the compliance of an award of the...more

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UEFA’s new Authorization Rules for International Club Competitions – a response to the CJEU’s ruling in the Super League case

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In June 2024, UEFA adopted its Authorisation Rules governing international football and futsal club competitions, thus responding to the European Court's ruling in the Super League case. The Authorisation Rules lay down...more

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Sport before the European Court of Justice – three decisions upholding the primacy of EU law also in the organization of sport

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On 21 December 2023, the European Court of Justice ("ECJ") issued three decisions in three separate cases concerning the discretionary power of sports federations to prevent alternative competitions and to otherwise impose...more

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EU General Court delivers ruling on the application of EU competition law to sports authorization rules and upholds the role of...

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The General Court of the European Union (the "General Court") has confirmed this week that the eligibility rules of the International Skating Union ("ISU"), which penalized athletes participating in competitions not...more

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10 Popular Reads Covering Latest European Union Developments

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Recap of popular updates covering latest developments in the European Union....more

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