Decree No. 2017-1269 of August 9, 2017 (published in the Official Journal of August 11, 2017) simplifies, updates and corrects the regulatory provisions of the Sports Code. A decree of 24 August 2017 relating to the electronic publication of the regulations of the delegated sports federations completes this Decree.

The Official Journal of 10 May 2017 also allowed the publication of a second decree on the eSport. Decree No. 2017-872 from 9 May 2017 was he on the status of professional players employees competitive games.

The Decree of August 24, 2016 modifies the provisions of the Sports Code concerning the requirement of a medical certificate for the issue and renewal of the sports license. A decree of April 20, 2017 specifies the content of the health questionnaire and the obligation or not of the medical certificate.

On Wednesday February 15, 2017, the Senate definitively adopted the bill aimed at preserving the ethics of sport, strengthening the regulation and transparency of professional sport and improving the competitiveness of clubs.

According to the judgment of the Lyon Labor Council, a deduction from wages decided by a professional football club against one of these players is a financial penalty prohibited by the Labor Code. Cabinet Bertrand is the player's counsel in this matter.

The flat-rate base system allows sports associations to calculate social security contributions on a flat-rate basis rather than on the actual remuneration of the employee. However, it was called into question by the Social Security Financing Law for 2015.

On January 19, 2017, the Commercial Court of Hainaut, in the context of the dispute between the player Lassana Diarra and FIFA and the Belgian Football Federation, declared article 17.2 of the Regulation of Status and Transfer of Players.

The Ordinance of 22 December 2016 on the recognition of professional qualifications of regulated professions amended certain provisions of the Sports Code concerning the professions of sports educator and sports agent exercised by nationals of the European Union.

The final adoption by the Senate of the Law for a Digital Republic, on September 28, 2016, validates the status and the implementation of the Fixed-Term Contract (CDD) between the professional esports player and his team.

During the Council of Europe Conference on November 29, 2016, the President of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) encouraged European ministers to fight doping and signed an anti-doping memorandum of understanding.

The Bill for a Digital Republic, adopted by the Senate on May 3, 2016, provides in particular for the definition of professional video game player (eSports) and qualifies the contract binding him to his team as an employment contract.

The new Model Disciplinary Rules were eagerly awaited. Adopted on August 1, 2016, Decree No. 2016-1054 modifies numerous provisions of this Regulation.

Decree fixing, in application of Law n ° 2016-41 of January 26, 2016 on the modernization of our health system, the conditions for renewing the sports license and lists the sports disciplines which present particular constraints for which a medical examination is required

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) published on September 29, 2016 the list of substances and methods prohibited in competition and out of competition for 2017. The List will enter into force on January 1, 2017.

Does the Sports Code require the possession of a diploma or specific title for the teaching of a Physical or Sports Activity (APS)? No, if this education is provided on a voluntary basis. Yes, as long as there is remuneration for the teacher, regardless of the amount of the remuneration.

The compulsory conciliation procedure CNOSF (French National Olympic and Sporting Committee). The attempt at CNOSF conciliation is a mandatory prerequisite before any litigation in sports matters.

A bill aimed at preserving the ethics of sport, strengthening the regulation and transparency of professional sport and improving the competitiveness of clubs has just been tabled in the Senate on September 12, 2016 (report of April 19, 2016 by the Great Professional Sport Conference)

On July 4, 2016, the European Commission issued two different opinions. On the one hand, it validates state aid from several cities to Dutch clubs. On the other hand, the public aid granted by Spain to professional football clubs confers an undue advantage over other clubs.

As part of the Bill for a Digital Republic, Messrs Durain (senator Saône-et-Loire) and Salles (deputy Alpes Maritimes) submitted on March 24, 2016 a progress report on their mission on the competitive practice of video games (eSport) to the Secretary of State for Digital.

Fiba announced on February 19, 2016 that the Euroleague has filed a complaint with the European Commission against Fiba and Fiba Europe for violation of European Union competition law.