Demonising Justin Gatlin
Described by elements of the media as “evil”, Justin Gatlin faced almost unprecedented levels of antipathy in the build-up to his duel with Usain Bolt at the 2015 IAAF World Championships. Mike Morgan examines the roots of that antipathy and whether Gatlin was treated fairly.
Arbitration
Reputation Protection
BRAIN INJURIES IN SPORT: REMEDIES UNDER ENGLISH LAW
Henry Goldschmidt, an associate at Morgan Sports Law, examines the legal elements that will need to be established for an athlete to succeed in a sports-related brain injury claim under the English law of negligence – whether against a governing body, club, medical practitioner, fellow player or referee.
BRAIN INJURIES IN SPORT: THE INVISIBLE KILLER
Henry Goldschmidt, an associate at Morgan Sports Law, examines the growing concerns around concussion – and brain injuries generally – in sport. He also looks at the ramifications of recently published medical studies, which suggest that brain injuries may not be confined to traditional “collision” sports.
RULE 40 - AN AFFRONT TO ATHLETE RIGHTS
It was hoped that the proposed relaxation to the IOC’s controversial Rule 40 would mark a significant advancement in athletes' rights, granting Olympians a fairer opportunity to market themselves at a key stage in their careers. However, the new guidelines have proved a disappointment. Mike Morgan and Donna Bartley examine the origins of Rule 40, the new guidelines and why this is such a serious issue for athletes.