Paris Olympics & Paralympics – Part 2: What could possibly go wrong?

Having recently examined some of the legal issues that have overshadowed the lead-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics, in this article I will consider what could keep contentious/regulatory lawyers (and journalists) busy once the Games formally begin on 26 July 2024. With ten days still to go before the Opening Ceremony, it is … Continue Reading

Paris Olympics & Paralympics – Part 1: Pre-Games Spotlight

By Henry Goldschmidt on July 2, 2024 Posted in Anti-doping, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Eligibility, Governance, Olympics, Rules and regulations, Sports Policy

The cloud of Covid-19 (which loomed so large over Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022) has thankfully dissipated, but the lead up to the 2024 Olympiad in Paris (the “Paris Games”) has nevertheless been punctuated by logistical and legal challenges. Hosting the world’s largest multi-sport international event – attended by thousands of participants, support personnel, officials, … Continue Reading

Olympic Games: New Social Media Guidance for 2024 Athletes

By Marisol Mork, Lauryn Durham and Nicole Brenner on March 27, 2024 Posted in Advertising, Brand protection, China, Copyright, E-Commerce, Europe, France, Germany, Marketing, Russia, Social Media, Spain, Technology, UK, US

With the summer Olympic Games rapidly approaching, the International Olympic Committee (“IOC”) recently announced new guidance for social and digital media at the 2024 games. Our colleagues at SPB’s Global IP & Tech blog took an interesting look at how social media guidelines are evolving and how athletes, brands and spectators will experience the games … Continue Reading