FIFA, the World Cup and the Law – Workers’ Rights, Human Rights and Personal Injury
Date: Jul 22, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $159.00
Non-Member Price: $199.00
Section Price: $0.00
Areas of Law: For All Attorneys
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Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Michael J. Epstein, Esq.
- Certified By the Supreme Court of New Jersey As a Civil Trial Attorney
The Epstein Law Firm PA - Norberto A. Garcia, Esq.
- President, New Jersey State Bar Association
Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari, Jersey City - Mariel M. Mercado-Guevara, Esq.
- Marshall Conway Bradley & Gollub, P.C., New York
When the final whistle blows, the legal challenges will only be getting started.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, the spotlight is not only on the players and host venues, but also on the complex legal issues that accompany one of the largest sporting events in the world. While fans focus on the action on the field, attorneys, businesses, government entities, insurers, and workers will be navigating a wide range of legal questions that are likely to persist long after the championship match is decided.
This timely seminar explores the legal implications of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its impact on the practice of law in New Jersey. From workers’ rights and human rights concerns to personal injury claims, insurance disputes, and contractual obligations, the event presents a unique convergence of federal, state, and local legal issues.
Participants will gain practical insights into emerging litigation risks, regulatory compliance obligations, and cross-border legal challenges arising from the planning, operation, and aftermath of a global sporting event of unprecedented scale.
Topics Include:
- Duty of care, crowd management, and public safety standards—who bears responsibility?
- Data privacy concerns, ticketing disputes, and the intersection of FIFA host agreements with local contracts
- Application of U.S. and New Jersey labor laws to stadium employees, subcontractors, temporary workers, and gig economy participants
- Human rights considerations, immigration enforcement issues, and discrimination claims
- Transportation-related liability and the implications of the New Jersey Tort Claims Act
- Insurance coverage disputes, risk allocation, and indemnification provisions
Who Should Attend?
This program is designed for attorneys practicing in:
- Civil and criminal litigation
- Employment and labor law
- Sports and entertainment law
- Municipal and local government law
- Personal injury litigation
- Insurance coverage and insurance defense
Whether you represent businesses, government agencies, insurers, employers, or individuals, this seminar will provide valuable guidance on the legal challenges and opportunities created by a global event that will leave a lasting impact on New Jersey.
Don't get caught offsides! Join us for an engaging and forward-looking discussion of the legal issues surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup—and prepare your practice for what comes after the game.
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