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Board and committee members of incorporated and unincorporated associations have become increasingly subject to legal liability for their actions in carrying out their duties. Board members have legal obligations under both statute and at common law. Incorporation helps protect board members from personal liability. There are obligations and limitations placed on such Associations and their members under the Associations Incorporations Act (1981) Vic, and its equivalent act in each state or territory. Board members must also be aware of the directors’ duties under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). Under the common law, committee members are likely to be held under the duty of care and diligence and the duty of loyalty and good faith. For more information on legal obligations of board members please visit the Sports Lawyer website by clicking on the link above.
Governance is the system by which organisations are directed and managed. How a sporting league is governed is integral to its success. What is the preferred model of governance? Find More
Coaches can be held personally liable for injuries that occur under their supervision. As the person in effective control they owe a Duty of Care to those under their supervision. In the case of Mr Parker he was found liable and the damages were assessed at $5.7 Million Find More
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Sports Lawyer is able to offer its clients the unique skills and experience of a team with a background in litigation and criminal law matters. We have acted for a number of high profile AFL players who fell on the wrong side of the law. In many cases it is a matter of managing the media in the case, or avoiding the media being aware of a case. In many cases it is a matter of damage control. Find More
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Sports Lawyer appealed a decision of the Australian Karting Association resulting in the reinstatement of the 2007 National Go-Kart Champion. Find More
In 2008, Sonny Bill Williams walked out on his five year contract with National Rugby League (NRL) club Canterbury Bulldogs with more than four years until his sports contract expired. The five year contract was for a total of approximately $2 million, or $400,000 per season. The French rugby union club, had contracted Sonny Bill for a reported $750,000 - $1.5 million a year for two years. This extra financial incentive, coupled with Mr Williams’ desire to play rugby union for the All B Find More