Legal & Institutional – Page 4
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ArticleEU releases proposal for new green claims law
With its new proposal for greenwashing legislation, the EU aims to protect consumers from greenwashing. But what exactly are the proposals?
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ArticleFinal Arbitration Judgements may not always be final
Our legal expert explains a new ruling from Germany that may affect dispute resolutions, especially where a market leader is involved.
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ArticleAcushnet opposes proposed golf ball bifurcation
Acushnet Company, parent of the popular Titleist golf ball brand, has voiced its disapproval of proposed rule changes by the Royal & Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews (R&A) and the U.S. Golf Association that would create two golf ball specifications – one for professionals and one for recreational players. ...
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ArticleGOTS V7.0 released after long consultation process
The Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) has released its GOTS version 7.0. The new certification guidelines feature an expanded scope of environmental and social criteria while aiming to maintain a standard that is practicable for industrial production and appropriate for a wide range of products. GOTS version 7.0 strives to ...
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ArticleGolf in the U.K. is still negatively impacted by gender inequality, survey reveals
Although attitudes towards women in sports are generally shifting, inequality seems to be lingering in women’s golf in the U.K., according to a recent study. Golf insurance company Golf Care conducted a national survey of over 2,000 U.K. residents looking at golf and 21 other sports, gathering opinions on a ...
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ArticleWomen in leadership in the sporting goods industry
We conducted our biggest ever survey of senior management, to find out how many women hold leadership roles. The results may surprise you.
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ArticleIOC continues to support Ukrainian athletes in run-up to next Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues its strong efforts to support Ukrainian athletes. The $7.5 million Solidarity Fund will help them prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics and the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. So far, some 3,000 Ukrainian athletes and coaches have benefited from this support and direct assistance ...
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ArticleRussia considers more tariffs on sporting goods from ‘unfriendly countries’
Russia is contemplating the imposition of protective tariffs on sporting goods imported into the country from “unfriendly countries,” according to Dmitry Kolobov, head of the Department of Important Social Goods at the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade. Affected countries, in the Russian government’s view, are those that it says ...
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ArticleEtsy accused of 'knowingly' allowing sales of counterfeit product
In a report published on Feb. 16, 2023, online stock commentary website Citron Research claims to have exposed the “dirty secrets” of Etsy, the New York-based online marketplace for buying and selling handmade and other products, founded in 2005, and its failure to shut down the sale of counterfeit goods, ...
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ArticleFrance faces EU infringement procedure over Triman decree
The European Commission has opened an infringement procedure against France for its national “Triman” logo, a label informing that the respective product is the object of sorting rules (all you need to know about the Triman logo and its relevance for our industries, explained by our legal expert, can be ...
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ArticleMilan-Cortina 2026 sustainable on paper only?
According to the International Commission for the Protection of the Alps (CIPRA), the 2026 Winter Olympics are at risk of becoming a financial and ecological fiasco. In fact, Milan-Cortina 2026 was supposed to be the first Winter Olympics truly committed to sustainability. And the IOC’s sustainability strategy also contains many ...
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ArticleAthletes and POW join forces to call for greater climate action from the FIS
FIS athletes and POW demand change from the FIS. An open letter is signed by over 170 athletes.
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ArticlePPA reviewing legal options against WPT
The Professional Padel Association (PPA) is none too happy over the plans of the World Padel Tour (WPT) for the current year. The union has released a nine-point statement alleging breach of player contracts and describing the tour’s “unilateral” decisions as being “of a gravity without comparison, not only in ...
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ArticleGlobal Sports Survey: Women’s sports and media rights will drive industry growth
More than 75 percent of sports executives believe that women’s sports revenues will increase by over 15% in the next three to five years
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ArticleUnderstanding the GPSR and what it could mean for EU businesses
Have you heard of the GPSR and do you know what it means for businesses in the EU? We explain the main points every brand needs to know
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ArticleInternational Ski Federation responds to allegations over use of Head as uniform supplier
Questions have been raised about Head supplying uniforms for FIS whilst president Johan Eliasch remains Head’s chairman
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ArticleRed soles and a red light for Amazon in European Court of Justice proceedings
A new ECJ judgment has made it easier for brands to protect their IP rights on e-commerce platforms. Experts are calling it a “landmark” case
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ArticleA Dive into the unknown. The metaverse, NFTs and legal perspectives
The technology may be new, but it’s never too early to start thinking about protecting your brand in the metaverse. Our expert weighs in.
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ArticleThe twin forces of pro pádel meet
The two professional circuits in the sport of pádel, Premier Padel and the World Padel Tour (WPT), are discussing joint operations in the future.
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Article“Clouds are gathering on the horizon” – WFSGI and McKinsey release 2023 report
“Clouds are gathering on the horizon for the global sporting goods industry,” says the Sporting Goods 2023 report released on Jan. 23, 2023.
