Sports Law & Business Conference: to be held at the Etihad Stadium (Manchester, ENG) on 16/03/2018

The law firm St John's Buildings, in conjunction with the Centre for Sports Law Research at Edge Hill University, is hosting the Sports Law & Business Conference at the Etihad Stadium (Manchester, ENG) on Friday 16/03/2018.

"This full-day conference, to be held at Manchester City’s (Premier League) Etihad Stadium (55,00 capacity), will allow those with an interest in sports law, governance and business the opportunity to hear what the leading experts think about the important issues of the day, before debating the same at a drinks reception and networking session," said St John's Buildings.

Topics covered during this day will include:
• Sports Media: Brand Rights in the Digital Single Market
• E-Sports: Legal issues and opportunities in this developing area
• Safeguarding: Ensuring the safety of participants & the possibility of future litigation
• Sports disciplinary and arbitration panels
• The need for a transfer system in professional sport
• Equality in sport