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BAT Rules Agent Can Recover Lost NIL Commissions After Exclusivity Breach

Sigma Srl v Maksym Shulga

The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) has issued a significant ruling in Sigma Srl v. Maksym Shulga (BAT 2249/24), awarding an Italian sports agency $180,000 in damages after college basketball player Maksym Shulga breached the exclusivity clause in their representation agreement by negotiating a NIL deal without his agent’s involvement. The Facts Ukrainian college player Maksym […]

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An Introduction To The Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT)

The following is a guest contribution from Charles Bennett J.D. This article discusses the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal––its inception, purpose, and procedures. First, what is the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (“BAT”) and how did it get its start? The BAT was established by FIBA in 2006 under the name “FIBA Arbitral Tribunal (FAT)”. In accordance with the […]