Violations of the World Anti-Doping Code can involve a number of offenses beyond actual drug use, including failing to submit a sample for testing, whereabouts failures, tampering or attempted tampering of a doping control, and acts that discourage or retaliate against reporting to the authorities. If you’ve been accused of anti-doping rule violations, our free article library explains what you can do to protect your reputation and your career.
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World Anti-Doping Code Sanctions for Anti-Doping Rule Violations Can Include Disqualification of ResultsOur sports law lawyers explain World Anti-Doping Code (WADC) sanctions can lead to disqualification of results.
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Hair Sample Testing Can Help Athletes Falsely Accused of Ingesting Banned SubstancesOur international anti-doping rule violation lawyers discuss how hair sample testing can help athletes accused of using banned substances.
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Understanding the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act | A Quick Yet Comprehensive GuideIn this definitive guide, our international sports lawyers share the history of the Rodchenkov Anti-Doping Act & its effect on athletes in global sports events.
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Understanding WADA’s Rules Related to IV Drips and IV HydrationOur anti-doping lawyers explain how IV drips and injections can violate anti-doping rules, even without banned substances.
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The Difference Between Specified and Non-Specified Substances Leading to Anti-Doping Rule ViolationsOur international sports lawyers explain how the specified and non-specified substance classifications affect the sanctions for an anti-doping rule violation.
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Sport Integrity Australia’s Mishandling of Peter Bol’s Case Must Be RectifiedPeter Bol’s suspension was lifted in February 2023 after his B sample cleared synthetic EPO. Now, Sport Integrity Australia must address the case mishandling.
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Swimmer Jovan Lekić Has Anti-Doping Suspension Reduced on AppealThe anti-doping attorneys at Global Sports Advocates helped swimmer Jovan Lekić reduce his two-year suspension and protect his right to compete.
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SARMs Dietary Supplement Contamination: What Athletes Need to Know About Possible Anti-Doping ViolationsAthletes can run into anti-doping violations by ingesting a dietary supplement contaminated with SARMs. Our experienced anti-doping attorneys can help.
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Why There Has Been No Ruling on Russia's Controversial Figure Skating Medal for Kamila ValievaPaul interviews with USA Today about why there's been no ruling in Russia's controversial figure skating medal for Kamila Valieva from the Beijing Olympics yet.
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A Whereabouts Failure Is an Often Overlooked Type of Anti-Doping Rule ViolationLearn what constitutes a whereabouts failure as a anti-doping rule violation and when you should hire a sports attorney to protect your right to compete.
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What Athletes Need to Know About Being Granted a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE)A Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) allows an athlete to take a substance that is otherwise banned. Our anti-doping attorneys discuss the process, types and more.
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Protecting Your Career: Anti-Doping Violations and Cannabis Use ExplainedThe World Anti-Doping Code still prohibits cannabis use. Learn how to protect your athletic career with the help of an anti-doping rule violations attorney.