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A New EU Ruling on No-Poach Agreements in Sports Leaves Room for Roster Stability Considerations
In CD Tondela and Others, the European Court of Justice ruled that Portuguese professional football clubs’ restrictions on athlete recruitment can be contrary to EU competition law. But context is important: Stability of player rosters can be considered a legitimate objective in the sports context because it allows participating clubs to maintain a degree of balance and equality of opportunity.
A New EU Ruling on No-Poach Agreements in Sports Leaves Room for Roster Stability Considerations
International Arbitration Update: Global Developments and Trends to Watch
Our annual survey provides updates on significant legal reforms affecting arbitration in jurisdictions in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as discussions of major court rulings around the globe that affect arbitration.
International Arbitration Update: Global Developments and Trends to Watch
In CD Tondela and Others, the European Court of Justice ruled that Portuguese professional football clubs’ restrictions on athlete recruitment can be contrary to EU competition law. But context is important: Stability of player rosters can be considered a legitimate objective in the sports context because it allows participating clubs to maintain a degree of balance and equality of opportunity.
A New EU Ruling on No-Poach Agreements in Sports Leaves Room for Roster Stability Considerations
Our annual survey provides updates on significant legal reforms affecting arbitration in jurisdictions in North and South America, Asia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as discussions of major court rulings around the globe that affect arbitration.
International Arbitration Update: Global Developments and Trends to Watch
The U.S. Court of International Trade invalidated 10% across-the-board Section 122 tariffs, but limited relief to three importer plaintiffs before it. The government has appealed. In late July, while the appeal is pending, the tariffs will expire. Nonetheless, importers should act now to preserve any future refund rights and minimize their exposure to potential new tariffs.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs, but Ruling’s Fate Is Uncertain and Practical Impact Is Limited
European lawmakers announced an agreement to postpone the entry into force of the AI Act’s high-risk AI obligations, while the European Commission published guidance on the AI Act’s transparency obligations, which enter into force starting in August 2026 and will likely drive local regulators’ enforcement focus.
AI Act State of Play – Key Obligations Postponed and Amended, Alongside New Guidance
US Trade Court Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs, but Ruling’s Fate Is Uncertain and Practical Impact Is Limited
The U.S. Court of International Trade invalidated 10% across-the-board Section 122 tariffs, but limited relief to three importer plaintiffs before it. The government has appealed. In late July, while the appeal is pending, the tariffs will expire. Nonetheless, importers should act now to preserve any future refund rights and minimize their exposure to potential new tariffs.
US Trade Court Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs, but Ruling’s Fate Is Uncertain and Practical Impact Is Limited
AI Act State of Play – Key Obligations Postponed and Amended, Alongside New Guidance
European lawmakers announced an agreement to postpone the entry into force of the AI Act’s high-risk AI obligations, while the European Commission published guidance on the AI Act’s transparency obligations, which enter into force starting in August 2026 and will likely drive local regulators’ enforcement focus.
AI Act State of Play – Key Obligations Postponed and Amended, Alongside New Guidance
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A New EU Ruling on No-Poach Agreements in Sports Leaves Room for Roster Stability ConsiderationsMay 21, 2026
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International Arbitration Update: Global Developments and Trends to WatchMay 2026
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US Trade Court Strikes Down Section 122 Tariffs, but Ruling’s Fate Is Uncertain and Practical Impact Is LimitedMay 20, 2026