From Magic to Morant: How sports law transformed NBA player-coach disputes

Back in 1981, the NBA was different. Magic Johnson, the well-known former player of the Los Angeles Lakers, shocked the basketball world when he publicly demanded a trade just 11 games into the season. When Johnson’s frustration with head coach Paul Westhead’s rigid offensive system boiled over, he made his

Gin, the Serbian Way: How Lawyers Shape the Recipe for Craft Distillery Success

Author: Attorney-at-law Gordana Simeunović The scent of juniper, mysterious spices, and the promise of authenticity are drawing more and more entrepreneurs into the world of gin production. From small family-run distilleries to entrepreneurs with a clear vision, Serbia has become a new epicenter for the craft gin movement. But while

Retainer-based engagement of an attorney: continuity, control and business security

Author: Attorney-at-law Aleksandar Popović Anyone running a company knows that legal issues tend to arise at the worst possible moment. While everything is going smoothly, legal prevention may seem like an unnecessary expense and unwelcome pessimism. But when a problem surfaces, it’s often too late to intervene. A single error

Restrictive Agreements – When and how can they be exempted from prohibition?

What is a restrictive agreement?  Our Law on Protection of Competition defines restrictive agreements as agreements between market participants that have as their object or effect a significant restriction, distortion, or prevention of competition in the territory of the Republic of Serbia. Furthermore, it states that restrictive agreements may be

What is a copyright contract? 

According to the Law on Copyright and Related Rights, a copyright contract is defined as a contractual relationship by which copyright is assigned or fully transferred. The subsidiary application of the Law on Obligations is determined. The Law on Copyright and Related Rights prescribes the mandatory elements that this contract

A two-minute call, a problem for the next 20 years: why quick advice isn’t the solution?

Author: Attorney-at-law Aleksandar Popović There isn’t a lawyer who hasn’t encountered a client calling to ask for “just a two-minute consultation.” Most people making such calls don’t see a problem with it. However, for us lawyers, the biggest issue isn’t the inability to charge for that “two-minute work”—the real problem

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