NRL’s “No-Fault Stand Down” rule withstands restraint of trade challenge in Australian Federal Court

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Rich Hawkins

Partner and Co-Head of Australia
Australia

I am a partner in our Media, Entertainment & Sports group, based in Sydney.

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Tom Macken

Senior Associate
Australia

I am a senior associate in our firm's Media, Entertainment and Sports Group in Sydney, advising a broad range of clients across the sector in relation to a range of corporate, commercial and regulatory matters.

Rich Hawkins and Tom Macken discuss the effect of the recent Federal Court decision on the No-Fault Stand Down rule and the implications for sports administrators and players.

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