Sport Media and Law

Spain competition watchdog queries football deals - 10 Apr 08

Spain's Competition Commission opened proceedings against broadcasters and Primera Liga football clubs over the sale of TV rights.

Socceroos games to be added to anti-siphoning list - 8 Apr 08

The World Cup qualifying matches of the Australian national team, the Socceroos, will be shown on free-to-air television after the Australian government agreed to add them to the anti-siphoning list.

Australian government opens anti-siphoning talks - 19 Mar 08

Federal Communications Minister Stephen Conroy said discussions have begun about which sports should be made available to subscription broadcasters.

Bundesliga TV deal could be under threat - 11 Mar 08

The €3 billion agreement between the German Football League (DFL) and Leo Kirch's KF 15 group to market the TV rights for Bundesliga matches could come under pressure after a move by cartel authorities.

Australia considers changes to anti-siphoning law - 7 Feb 08

The Australian government is considering making changes to the laws that protect big-ticket sporting events for free-to-air coverage in a bid to drive the take-up of free-to-air digital channels.

New trial date set for Seven Network case - 7 Feb 08

Australia's Seven Network will appeal the ruling in the $200 million C7 practice suit in a three-week hearing in November.

New alcohol ad ban prevents Lithuanians watching Euroleague basketball - 4 Jan 08

Lithuanian TV broadcasters were forced to cancel live coverage of Euroleague basketball matches due to a new law banning prime-time advertising of alcohol.

New ruling in Mediapro- Sogecable TV rights battle - 18 Dec 07

The Spanish Mediapro agency said the latest Madrid court ruling prevents Sogecable and its Audiovisual Sport unit from selling football rights onto third parties.

Audiovisual Sport sues Mediapro - 29 Nov 07

Audiovisual Sport is reportedly suing the Mediapro agency in the ongoing battle of Spanish football TV rights.

Spanish court rules in Mediapro- Sogecable battle - 7 Nov 07

A Spanish court ruled that Mediapro must acquire the TV rights for Spanish football’s Primera Liga from Sogecable’s Audiovisual Sports in order to continue broadcasting league coverage.