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Raising the bar: The European Broadcasting Union’s guidelines to prevent the sexualization of female athletes
The European Broadcasting Union has published detailed camera and editing standards designed to eliminate sexualizing portrayals of female athletes in live sports broadcasts. Developed in collaboration with European Athletics and Olympic athletes, these guidelines address long-standing concerns about inappropriate camera angles, slow-motion replays, and filming practices that distract from athletic performance. While currently voluntary recommendations, the framework could establish a precedent for binding
Belgium Media & IT
GW
Gowling WLG
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Ski Instructors Union On A Slippery Slope With French Competition Authority Fine Of €3.4 Million
The French Competition Authority imposed a €3.4 million fine on France's largest ski instructors union for enforcing exclusivity clauses that prevented member instructors from working independently or with competing ski schools. This landmark decision extends European antitrust scrutiny to self-employed workers and professional associations, establishing new precedents for how labor market restrictions are evaluated under competition law.
France Anti-trust
SA
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
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Nations Cup At Royal Malta Golf Club – Round Three
The final round of the Spectrum Nations Cup delivered high drama as Great Britain & Ireland mounted a powerful comeback with a 5-1 victory, while Scandinavia & Nordics held their nerve with a crucial 3-3 draw against Malta. In a competition decided by the finest of margins, the defending champions retained their title by just half a point, demonstrating composure and resilience when it mattered most.
Malta Media & IT
SI
Spectrum IFA Group
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