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Australia financial crimes regulator opens investigation into sports betting company Entain

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Entain’s website describes the company as “one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming groups operating in the online and retail sector.” The post Australia financial crimes regulator opens investigation into sports betting company Entain appeared first on JURIST - News.

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Kenya’s former sports minister found guilty of embezzling funds in 2016 Rio Olympic Games

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The Kenyan Court on Wednesday found that former sports minister Hassan Wario was guilty of anti-corruption. The former sports minister maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to all counts of embezzlement. He was charhed with embezzling funds for athletes in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. million ($32,667) and KSH 10.2

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India dispatch: Supreme Court flip allowing controversial animal sports shifts responsibility for policing cruelty from judiciary to executive

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The five-judge Constitution Bench, headed by Justice KM Joseph, upheld the constitutional validity of amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 (the “Act”) by the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra, and allowed the conduct of animal sports like Jallikattu, Kambala and bull-cart racing in the respective states.

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After 25 Years, An Iconic Sports Car Can Be Legally Imported To The U.S.

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This year, auto enthusiasts, racing movie, and video game fans will rejoice at seeing an iconic car become legal in the United States: the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R. The post After 25 Years, An Iconic Sports Car Can Be Legally Imported To The U.S. appeared first on Above the Law.

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Top 10 tips on how to become a sports lawyer 2.0

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LawInSport · How to become a sports lawyer with LawInSport, Founder, Sean Cottrell. I spend a fair amount of time speaking, mentoring and coaching enthusiastic law students, athletes and professionals who are considering becoming a sports lawyers. version being published on 01 May 2019. However, these steps can be easily overlooked.

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Annual Review On Sports Dispute Resolution In China (2020)

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MAJOR UPDATES OF LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER POLICY DOCUMENTS IN THE SPORTS SECTOR. Law of the People’s Republic of China on Physical Culture and Sports. National Sport Policies at the State Council Level. Effect and Influence of the State Council Sport Policies on Legal and Regulatory Framework in Sports.

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Legalization Of Online Sports Betting In Florida Could Be Stalled For Violating Federal Laws

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The plaintiffs take issue with Florida's interpretation of what it means to place a sports wager on Indian lands.

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