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    Nike sues sneaker influencer Cedaz

    2023-12-22T13:08:00Z

    Nike is suing Florida-based social media influencer Eben Fox, who goes by the alias of “Cedaz,” for alleged trademark infringement, counterfeiting and related causes of actions. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court Middle District of Florida - Tampa Division on Dec. 15. According to Nike, Cedaz has been ...

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    COP28: Outdoor & sports industries put reconnection with nature and physical activity on agenda

    2023-12-22T10:43:00Z

    Read here how COP 28 went for representatives from the sporting goods and outdoor industry.

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    EU court finds in favor of Super League

    2023-12-22T07:44:00Z

    “The FIFA and UEFA rules on prior approval of interclub football competitions, such as the Super League, are contrary to EU law,” the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled. FIFA and UEFA may not subject “any new interclub football project” to their prior approval or prohibit clubs ...

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    EU adopts supply chain directive

    2023-12-21T18:16:00Z

    On Dec. 14, the Council and the European Parliament agreed on a preliminary version of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and drafted a much stricter law than the German Supply Chain Due Diligence Act (LkSG), which already applies to large companies. As a result, human rights are anticipated ...

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    New trial between Adidas and Thom Browne?

    2023-12-18T15:56:00Z

    The controversial legal battle between Adidas and luxury label Thom Browne will return to court to determine whether a new trial is justified. The New York District Court will hear arguments on intent following the discovery of four new emails that recently surfaced during litigation between the two parties in ...

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    The WTA separates the roles of Chairman and CEO

    2023-12-15T12:41:00Z

    The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced a further revision to its structure that will imply a separation of the Chairman and CEO roles. An additional new leader will, therefore, assume the role of CEO of the organization, responsible for managing and growing the operations of the WTA and its ...

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    UK Athletics has a new president

    2023-12-15T12:41:00Z

    UK Athletics has announced the election of former Olympic heptathlon champion Dame Denise Lewis as the organization’s new president. Lewis takes over from Jason Gardener, who has held the role since 2015. Lewis won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics after winning bronze at Atlanta 1996. Since retiring ...

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    IOC rules on Russian and Belarusian athletes

    2023-12-13T16:07:00Z

    The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided to allow athletes with a Russian or Belarusian passport to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as Individual Neutral Athletes (AINs). AINS must qualify for the games through the mechanisms set up and maintained by International Federations ...

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    UK adopts Carney’s rules for women’s football

    2023-12-08T15:46:00Z

    Through Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer, the UK government has accepted Karen Carney’s recommendations on the future of domestic women’s football. A former professional footballer and now a commentator on the sport, Carney accepted a commission from the government in September 2022, after the UEFA Euro, to conduct an independent review. ...

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    EU bans destruction of unsold textiles, footwear

    2023-12-07T07:37:00Z

    The European Commission, Parliament and Council agreed on Dec. 4 on a new framework to make products sustainable by design.

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    A minefield for legal disputes? Model names on websites

    2023-12-06T09:34:00Z

    Does your online store conform to trademark rules? Our legal expert shares a cautionary tale.

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    Changes in UEFA women’s football and futsal

    2023-12-05T14:37:00Z

    The UEFA’s Executive Committee has settled on an 18-club Women’s Champions League (up from 16), with three home matches, three away matches and knockout rounds. It is also establishing a second European competition for women’s clubs. These changes will be in effect for the 2025/26 season. For the women, as ...

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    New £30 million fund to support grassroots women’s football in the UK

    2023-12-04T17:57:00Z

    The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport and The Football Association (FA) have announced a £30 million (€35m) fund for grassroots football in England. The Government is providing £25 million (€29.2m) in funding while The FA is contributing £5 million (€5.8m). The fund was inspired by England’s women’s national ...

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    French Alps and Salt Lake City sole candidates for 2030 and 2034 Winter Games

    2023-12-04T17:47:00Z

    The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has confirmed that the French Alps and Salt Lake City, Utah (US) are the sole candidates (“Preferred Hosts”) for the 2030 and 2034 Winter and Paralympic Olympic Games. The IOC will now start more detailed discussions with the National Olympic Committees (NOCs) of the two ...

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    WFSGI to tackle physical inactivity with new strategic plan for the sporting goods industry

    2023-12-04T11:59:00Z

    The World Federation of Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) unveiled a strategic plan at ISPO Munich 2023. The aim is to take on the historically high rate of physical inactivity.

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    Asics works on enhancing personalization and data protection compliance

    2023-12-02T10:09:00Z

    Asics has selected Boston-based pure-play customer data platform (CDP) BlueConic to reimagine how it engages with customers. The move will empower the Asics team to support a growing number of personalization projects while remaining compliant with consumer data privacy regulations around the globe. With operations across the Americas, Europe, the ...

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    England and Wales Cricket Board signs up to the UN’s Sports for Climate Action Framework

    2023-11-29T10:06:00Z

    The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has launched its new Environmental Sustainability Plan for Cricket. The national governing body has identified three priorities for action across the game in England and Wales: Tackling climate change, managing resources, and protecting and enhancing the natural environment. As part of this broader ...

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    HanesBrands receives $20.5 million insurance compensation for 2022 ransomware attack

    2023-11-28T19:58:00Z

    HanesBrands Inc. has received $20.5 million in insurance compensation for the 2022 ransomware attack that cost the company around $100 million in global sales. The apparel manufacturer disclosed the insurance payout in its third-quarter regulatory filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as the payment represents compensation for ...

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    FESI welcomes EU Council’s latest steps towards gender equality in sports

    2023-11-27T15:38:00Z

    The Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry (FESI) has welcomed the steps taken by the European Council in recognizing the importance of gender equality in sport, calling it a “significant stride” towards the implementation of the recommendations set forth in FESI’s StrongHer manifesto. FESI commended the Council for its ...

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    Norwegian Supreme Court rejects appeal: Rottefella wins patent dispute

    2023-11-27T15:37:00Z

    Source: Rottefella Torstein Myklebostad, CEO of Rottefella After Rottefella was victorious last summer in a patent lawsuit against Amer Sports and its Salomon and Atomic brands, the Norwegian Supreme Court has now rejected Amer’s appeal, bringing the long-standing patent dispute over an adjustable cross-country ski binding system ...