Our most recent Sport articles are listed below:
13 March 2003
Sports discipline: Porsche driver crashes at court as golfers play through
This article looks at two sports discipline cases decided recently by the New South Wales Supreme Court and finds that honours were even between the players and those seeking to discipline them. But for governing bodies, clubs, and others that exercise a disciplinary jurisdiction in sport, it is clear that the courts remain reluctant to interfere.
07 February 2003
It's just not cricket: Ambushing the ambushers in South Africa
This article looks at new anti-ambush marketing legislation introduced in South Africa ahead of the ICC Cricket World Cup, compares it to the position in Australia, and suggests what practical and other steps official sponsors (and event organisers) can take to combat ambush marketing.
01 June 2001
Can you protect sport databases?
It is becoming increasingly popular to collate statistics on different sports people and sporting events in databases. These databases are a valuable tool not only for journalists and commentators but also for coaches and fans.
23 May 2000
Private Money and Public Venues
Freehills offers a complete range of legal and strategic services to those involved in the sports and entertainment industry.
Read Sarah Kenny's paper on how the Sydney 2000 Olympics have heralded a new phase of stadium and arena financing based upon private sector funding and find out more about our services.
