When Robots Break Bad: Preparing for Technological Advancement in Sport
Friday, January 24 by
Will Russell Written by Will Russell, Sport Law When Robots Break Bad: Preparing for Technological Advancements in Sport In an era of rapidly evolving sports technology, sport organizations face unprecedented developments and challenges that their ruleb ...
Trespass and Restricting Access to Facilities and Events
Tuesday, May 14 by
Will Russell Written by Will Russell, Sport Law Published May 14, 2024 Sport organizations have an obligation to control their environments, including practices, competitions, and events. This can mean limiting or denying access to specific individuals ...
Recent Updates to the Canadian Sport Dispute Resolution Code
Thursday, October 12 by
Will Russell Published October 12, 2023 Recently, the Canadian Sport Dispute Resolution Code (the Code) was updated. Effective October 1st, 2023, these changes largely reflect the evolving involvement of the Sport Dispute Resolution Centre of Canada (SD ...
Case Law Update: Delay in Administrative Proceedings
Thursday, August 11 by
Will Russell Published on August 11, 2022 Justice delayed is justice denied. But exactly how long is too long? Sport organizations are frequently required to manage administrative processes, from team selections to the evaluations of officials to overse ...
Right to Disconnect
Wednesday, May 25 by
Will Russell Published on May 25, 2022 The Rolodex. Fax machines. The watercooler. Icons and increasingly relics of ‘the office’ that are no longer relevant in the modern workplace. Mobile technologies, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops have dis ...
"Relax, it was just a joke...": Ontario Court of Appeal upholds zero tolerance for inappropriate workplace behaviour
Wednesday, April 27 by
Will Russell In a widely anticipated decision, the Ontario Court of Appeal upheld the termination of a 30-year employee for a single incident of misconduct. In Render v. ThyssenKrupp Elevator (Canada) Limited, 2022 ONCA 310, the Appellant (the employee ...
Clarity on Duty to Accommodate Exemptions to COVID-19 Vaccinations on Religious Grounds
Thursday, March 10 by
Will Russell Published on March 10, 2022 A challenging issue that sport organizations have navigated in recent months is the implementation of mandatory vaccination policies. While vaccination requirements, along with testing and masking, are key mechan ...
Social Media Policies: Principles and Enforcement
Friday, February 25 by
Will Russell Published on February 25, 2022 Overview Social media use is abundant today, especially as COVID restrictions have moved much of our personal and professional lives online. Many sport organizations have found increased visibility and other b ...
Demystifying Legal Processes in Sport
Thursday, January 27 by
Will Russell Published on January 27, 2022 Part of our commitment to elevate sport is providing accessible information and practical guidance to the Canadian sport community, including clarifying frequently used terms. Given the potential for confusion ...
Considerations when Developing a Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Thursday, September 30 by
Will Russell Published September 30, 2021 As we gradually return to organized activities, many Sport Organizations are looking to update their COVID protocols for their employees, volunteers, participants, and spectators. A ...