Call For Submissions: GNLU's Pitch & Pixels Blog On Sports, Media & Entertainment Law

The GNLU Centre for Sports and Entertainment Law (GCSEL) invites submissions for the "Pitch & Pixels" Blog, a platform for discussions on sports law, media law, and entertainment law. The Centre aims to promote research, awareness, and dialogue in these areas, recognizing the need for ongoing exploration as these industries evolve.

Since its inception, GCSEL has been engaged in the study of sports and entertainment law, recognizing the need for continuous research and discussion in these evolving fields. The Pitch & Pixels Blog extends this mission by providing a platform for scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts to share insights, perspectives, and research with a wider audience.

Why Contribute?

The Pitch & Pixels Blog seeks to share insights and updates on legal developments, trends, and issues in sports and entertainment. By providing a platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing, the blog aims to enhance understanding of these fields and promote informed discussion. Academics, practitioners, and enthusiasts are encouraged to contribute and share their perspectives.

Submission Guidelines:

1. Submissions should align with the themes of sports law, media law, and entertainment law. A diverse range of topics within these themes is encouraged, including but not limited to copyright, personality rights, ethics, broadcasting rights, and antitrust issues.
2. Articles should be between 1000 and 1500 words. Longer or shorter pieces may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
3. Co-authorship (up to two authors) is permitted.
4. Facts, authorities and other sources should be duly hyperlinked. Citations should be used only if an online source is unavailable. Citations shoild be in OSCOLA format.
5. Submissions must be original, well-researched, and based on credible sources. Clear, concise writing is essential. The use of visual aids, such as images or infographics, is encouraged, provided they are relevant and properly credited.
6. The article should be an original work of the author and not under consideration for publication in any other journal or blog. The work should not be plagiarised. Any form of plagiarism will lead to disqualification for publication on the Blog.
7. The blogs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Formatting and Submission Process:

• Font- Garamond; Font size- 12; Line spacing- 1.5.
• The document should be justified.
• Footnotes (if used) shall be in Garamond, font size-10, line spacing- 1.0 and justified.
• No speaking footnotes are allowed.
• Send your submissions to gcsl@gnlu.ac.in with the subject line "Blog Submission - [Your Article Title]."
• The authors shall receive an acknowledgement email on the receipt of the article by the Editorial Board. Once the Editorial Board acknowledges the receipt of an article, it will go through a rigorous editorial process and the decision about its acceptance or rejection shall be communicated to the authors.
• A minimum of two weeks is required to process submissions and provide feedback or a decision. Authors will be informed of the submission status upon completion of the review process..
• The editorial board of GCSEL will evaluate all submissions on the nature of the topic, depth of research, and novelty of arguments. The editorial board prefers contemporary topics within the domain of the focus area of the blog.

By submitting, authors grant GCSEL non-exclusive, royalty-free rights to publish and promote their content. Contributions will help advance the discourse on media, entertainment, and sports law.

For further information, please visit the website www.gcsel.com