Q&A: No contractual clause could have foreseen the impact this pandemic is having

From broadcasting contracts to player wages, sports is facing a legal minefield when the lockdown ends. Michael Moynihan spoke to Professor Jack Anderson of Melbourne Law School about the ramifications of the pandemic for m’learned friends.
Q&A: No contractual clause could have foreseen the impact this pandemic is having
Professor Jack Anderson
Tue, 14 Apr, 2020 - 07:30
Michael Moynihan
Michael Moynihan
Michael Moynihan is an associate editor and columnist with the Irish Examiner. He is also a best-selling author and documentary maker.

From broadcasting contracts to player wages, sports is facing a legal minefield when the lockdown ends. Michael Moynihan spoke to Professor Jack Anderson of Melbourne Law School about the ramifications of the pandemic for m’learned friends.

Q: Is the current situation so out of the ordinary that we’re in unknown territory legally when it comes to sports law?

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