The case of Shayna Jack highlights the complex and often controversial nature of doping accusations in sports. When an athlete tests positive for a banned substance but claims they have no knowledge of how the drug entered their system, it raises difficult questions about responsibility and fairness under global anti-doping rules. You can find Case In Point in all of …
Paul Horvath commented on Jannik Sinner’s doping case, explaining that Sinner’s positive tests for clostebol were caused by accidental contamination. The substance was transferred when his physiotherapist massaged him after applying a clostebol-containing cream for a hand injury. Paul highlighted that while unusual, such contamination is possible and noted that the legal process followed established …
Paul Horvath speaks on ABC Sport Podcast about the Jannik Sinner doping case Read More »
Social media has become a way of life in the 21st century. For athletes and sports organisations, navigating risks on social media has been a challenge. There have been countless incidents where athletes have found themselves in strife after a social media post. It is up to sports organisations to guide its athletes to avoid …
The Risks of Social Media Use by Athletes and the Disciplinary Processes that Follow Read More »
Coaches are important, not only in the development of athletes but also in the overall success of a team or a club. They have obligations to parents, leagues and associations as well as to their sport generally. In fulfilling these obligations coaches are bound by the law. They may also be bound by the policies …
Avoiding Complaints and Negligence Claims against Coaches Read More »
Gambling has been a growing issue within both professional and amateur sport. With the ever-expanding range of betting options for punters, the appeal to athletes and officials within sports is higher than ever. This article will discuss the risks associated with sporting integrity issues for sporting organisations, as well as strategies to mitigate the damage …
Listen to Paul Horvath, Principal of SportsLawyer as he chats with Tony Jones of 3AW on how political statements have changed a lot over the years in sport, particularly in relation to Usman Khawaja and Cricket Australia. Click here for the full story: Tony Jones calls out ‘lack of consistency’ from the ICC …
Paul Horvath on 3AW morning radio discussing political statements in sport Read More »
Congratulations to Paul Horvath, Principal of SportsLawyer in recognition as one of the world’s leading practitioners in the Who’s Who Legal – Australia and New Zealand 2023 (Sports Law). Who’s Who Legal canvas hundres of sources in Australia, New Zealand and worldwide to identify those lawyers who stand out in their area of expertise. Paul …
SportsLawyer recognised in Who’s Who Legal – Sports Law 2023 Read More »
The World Anti-Doping Agency is the international institution responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring anti-doping in sport. The World Anti-Doping Code (WADA Code) is well-known as the anti-doping rules of sport around the globe. It is also widely known that the WADA Code prohibits athletes and/or their support staff from using and trafficking prohibited substances, …
Congratulations to Paul Horvath of our office for being named on the Who’s Who Legal’s list of the leading lawyers in Australia and New Zealand in Sports and Entertainment! Who’s Who Legal identifies and lists the leading lawyers in the world on multiple legal practice areas. Paul’s inclusion on the list is a demonstration of …
In February 2023, the Bangladesh Cricket Board revealed that one of the members of its women’s team at the Twenty20 World Cup had been approached to fix a contingency event within one of its matches. An example of a contingency in cricket is bowling “no bowls” at specific times during a match. Fortunately, the player …
Sporting Integrity: What Sports Organisations Need to Know about Match-Fixing Read More »
