The simplest advice a lawyer can give a client is to make sure they read and understand what they are agreeing to. When it comes to a driving contract, it will be worth seeking legal advice.

Whilst FIFA has been a topic of discussion over recent years for a variety of reasons, FIFA’s powers to intervene in its member associations’ governance receives little attention. Such powers are ...

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 ...

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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 term “solidarity payments” is commonly used to describe distinct regimes for the distribution of money within the football community, including: Sums payable to clubs involved in a player’s ...

The owners' and directors' test (also known as the " fit and proper person test ") is a test that is applied to directors and prospective directors of English football clubs to ensure those appointed ...

Here are the top sports law issues to watch out for in 2025 in North America from the LawInSport Editorial & Advisory Board. We hope this proves useful not only in identifying specific cases and ...

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This article explains how Formula 1’s financial regulations and cost cap work and discusses whether they are fit for purpose: Why were financial regulations introduced to Formula 1? How are the ...

The 2023/24 LawInSport Annual Review will examine the key UK case law and potential developments affecting sports safety and participation over the past year. It will also highlight emerging and ...