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Open Forum: Please keep voting
As of Sept. 18, early voting for Virginia’s 2026 midterms is underway. For 11 years, Donald Trump and the MAGA movement have dominated American politics. We watched two qualified women who might have become our first female president lose to Trump, an outsider with no previous governing experience who became the sun around which our politics revolves. Joe Biden defeated him in 2020, only to withdraw from the 2024 race amid widespread concerns about his age.
The Ultimate Guide to Personalized Gifts and Promotional Apparel for Every Occasion
When it comes to standing out in a crowded marketplace or finding the perfect gift, personalization has become a game-changer. From festive celebrations to corporate branding, tailored items add a unique touch that resonates with people on a deeper level.
Breaking barriers: commercialising women's sports in a new era of visibility and growth
Tuesday, 23 April 2024 Author: Mike Llewellyn, Jack Wood Women’s sport, and the commercialisation of its rights, is at a crucial crossroads in its development. The exponential growth in the viewership and visibility of women’s sport in recent years has been widely reported and rightly celebrated.
Women’s Sport Symposium: Panel Session - Commercialisation of Rights
Our dedicated Women’s Sport Group hosted its inaugural Women’s Sport Symposium on 29 February 2024 to discuss key issues across the women’s sporting landscape. Amongst other topics, a panel of key figures and experts, which was chaired by Sarah Butler (Founder of Sports Business Connected), discussed the pertinent issue of the commercialisation of women’s sports rights.
Subaru Crosstrek Receives Comprehensive Updates for Family SUV Market
In the dynamic landscape of family SUVs, the Subaru XV has been a seasoned contender since its UK debut in 2017. However, with the relentless march of time, the XV found itself grappling with a need for a comprehensive facelift, especially when facing off against fresher adversaries like the Ford Puma and Renault Austral. Subaru, ever attuned to the pulse of market demands, has responded with a robust set of updates, aiming to catapult the XV back into the forefront of the family SUV race.
Faster, higher, stronger. But also more global, sustainable and appealing to youth. A brief overview of how new sports are added to the Olympic Games programme.
For the first time in 128 years, cricket returns to the Olympics when it will feature at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games (“LA28“). It has been a long leave of absence for the sport, which last featured at the 1900 Olympics in Paris, when Great Britain secured the gold medal against the host nation in the only match of the Games.
Blues, Brews and Barbecue
Youth Services of Tulsa hosted its first annual Blues, Brews and Barbecue fundraising event on May 16 at Dead Armadillo Craft Brewing. The 150 guests congregated in the brewery’s “Boneyard” and were treated to food by Mac’s BBQ and Trenchers, live music and DA’s locally crafted beer.
ASA's First Ruling Under New Gambling Ad Rules: Analysis And Implications For Sports Organizations
ASA's First Ruling Under New Gambling Ad Rules: Analysis And Implications For Sports Organizations Friday, 27 January 2023 By Mike Llewellyn, Carlton Daniel, Jack Wood The Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”) has issued its first ruling under the new rules that prohibit gambling ads with “ strong appeal ” to under-18s, providing a useful example as to how the new rules will be applied. This article examines the implication of the decision for gambling operators and sports organisations.
Gambling on Top Flight Footballers: ASA Ruling
The Advertising Standards Authority (“ASA”) has issued its first ruling under the new rules that prohibit gambling ads with “strong appeal” to under-18s, providing a useful example as to how the new rules will be applied. Updated Gambling Ad Rules As covered in more detail in a previous article for this blog, on 1 October 2022 new rules in the UK advertising codes came into effect that restrict the content of gambling ads.
Changes to the “crown jewel” sports events amid UK broadcasting review: An updated analysis of the UK’s Listed Events Regime
Following on from the growing popularity and success of the Women’s Super League and the great form of the England’s Women’s Team, there is a real sense of anticipation and excitement ahead of the UEFA Women’s European Championship finals, to be kicked off this Wednesday by England’s Lionesses versus Austria.
Brand Protection for Entertainment Rights Holders: The Ongoing Battle to Keep the Pirates at Bay
The UK’s IPEC court has granted various movie studios and Nintendo website blocking injunctions to prevent the infringement of their IP rights. The legal victories demonstrate the practical measures the English legal system is willing to take in the fight against online piracy. Introduction Online piracy is a well-documented drain on the entertainment industry, predicted to cost TV and movie providers almost $52bn in global revenue in 2022.
'Is Football the Same Without Fans?': Valuable lessons when negotiating broadcasting agreements
Last month, it was that the value of the overseas broadcasting deals entered into by the English Premier League (‘EPL‘) nudged past the £5 billion threshold for the 2022-25 rights cycle, whilst also surpassing the value of domestic deals for the same cycle for the first time.
Given Out on Appeal - An Occupier's Duty
As recreational sport returns to local parks and commons, a recent High Court ruling has served as a useful reminder to occupiers of their duty of care owed to visitors. The case considers, amongst other things, the requirement of reasonableness under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 (the “OLA 1957”) as well as the concept of remoteness.
ASA Goes ‘Ad For Ad' Against Non-Compliant Influencers
United States: ASA Goes ‘Ad For Ad' Against Non-Compliant Influencers 04 February 2022 by Carlton Daniel and Jack Wood Squire Patton Boggs LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Brands and agencies are responsible for ensuring that influencer behaviour on social media complies with ad disclosure rule.
ASA Goes ‘Ad for Ad’ Against Non-Compliant Influencers
Brands and agencies are responsible for ensuring that influencer behaviour on social media complies with ad disclosure rule. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has introduced a novel approach to sanctioning influencers who consistently fail to disclose ads on their Instagram accounts.
Given Out on Appeal - An Occupier's Duty
As recreational sport returns to local parks and commons, a recent High Court ruling has served as a useful reminder to occupiers of their duty of care owed to visitors. The case considers, amongst other things, the requirement of reasonableness under the Occupiers Liability Act 1957 (the “OLA 1957”) as well as the concept of remoteness.
More Families Discard Traditional Roles of Men and Women
Who determines what it means to be a man or a woman? Glen and Lauren Sergy seem like typical American parents. They have regular worries, such as finding that magical balance between work and family responsibilities, escalating child-care costs and when to squeeze in that date night each week. What isn’t so typical about the Sergys is the way they have chosen to combat these issues.
Egypt Ditching America, Looking for New Allies
Russian and Egyptian paratroopers take part in ‘Defenders of Friendship’ military exercises near the Egyptian town of El Alamein. Egypt has approved the formation of a massive, $7 billion Russian industrial zone in Port Said, a mere five miles from the strategic Suez Canal.
More Families Say Goodbye to Traditional Roles of Men and Women
What determines what it means to be a man or a woman? Glen and Lauren Sergy seem like typical American parents. They have regular worries, such as finding that magical balance between work and family responsibilities, escalating child-care costs and when to squeeze in that date night each week. What isn’t so typical about the Sergys is the way they have chosen to combat these issues.
Kremlin's Fingerprints on Nerve Agent Attack in UK
The brutal assassination attempt in England is a warning from Moscow to the world: ‘Cross Russia and face the consequences.’ Former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia, were found unconscious outside of a shopping mall in Salisbury, England, on the afternoon of March 4. It was discovered that they had been exposed to a lethal, military-grade nerve agent called Novichok. Sergei, 66, and Yulia, 33, were rushed to a hospital, and at the time of writing remain in critical condition.
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