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The simplest advice a lawyer can give a client is to make sure they read and understand what they are agreeing to. When it ...
LawInSport events are renowned for their unparalleled networking opportunities, and this will be a theme that continues at this year’s Risk & Insurance in Sport Conference. With networking in-between ...
Chelsea have allowed Tom Taiwo to join League One side Carlisle United, little more than three years after the youngster was controversially signed from Leeds United. Taiwo's arrival at Stamford ...
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Friday, 28 April 2023 We have pulled together over 200 articles, videos and podcasts that help explain the key legal issues in football and provide practical advice on how to deal with these legal ...
Wednesday, 04 November 2015 This article explains the principal tax obligations facing community and amateur sports clubs in the UK and offers tips on how best to avoid common problems that arise with ...
With the United States Center for SafeSport (“USCSS”) completing 8 years in March 2025, this article examines the recent changes to the SafeSport Code and discusses some deficiencies in the process ...
The UK’s Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) 2023 contains a new ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence, which comes into effect on 1 September 2025. The new offence is part of wider ...
In the UK, large-scale pitch incursions can result in both criminal and regulatory investigations [1]. On the regulatory side, it is primarily the FA’s Regulatory Commission that has the power to ...
In this article, Richard Berry explains the current types and contractual status of footballers’ bonuses in light of the recent dispute at Cardiff City, and goes on to explore where remuneration in ...
The UK government’s pending Football Governance Bill [1] should have a smooth passage through its final stages in parliament to become law by July or September. The bill has completed its scrutiny by ...
The importance of risk analysis and risk transfer to support business strategy cannot be overstated. Businesses in the sports sector are no different from other industry sectors in this regard.