Man City ordered to pay Benjamin Mendy up to £11m after unfair dismissal claim over sex charges – The Independent

Posted November 7th, 2024 in damages, news, sexual offences, sport, unfair dismissal by sally

‘Benjamin Mendy has won the majority of his £11m claim against Manchester City for unpaid wages after the club stopped paying his salary when he was charged with rape and sexual assault.’

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The Independent, 6th November 2024

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When rules clash: faith, identity, and the Football Association – Law & Religion UK

Posted November 1st, 2024 in equality, human rights, Islam, islamic law, news, sport by sally

‘A Muslim football coach was prevented from playing in a match because she wears tracksuit bottoms rather than shorts: she says that wearing shorts compromises her religious beliefs.’

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Law & Religion UK, 31st October 2024

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Lawyers launch 50 new rugby claims despite SRA probe – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 28th, 2024 in compensation, damages, law firms, news, personal injuries, solicitors, sport by sally

‘Lawyers acting in head injury claims for retired sportspeople have added another batch of 50 individual cases to proceedings.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 28th October 2024

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Booking referees: Supreme Court rules on employment status of part-time football officials – Employment & Discrimination Blog, 12 King’s Bench Walk

Posted October 16th, 2024 in appeals, chambers articles, employment, news, sport, Supreme Court by sally

‘The case concerned the employment status of part-time football referees who officiated professional football matches in the English Football League.’

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Employment & Discrimination Blog, 12 King's Bench Walk, 12th October 2024

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No misconduct by Rooney lawyers, judge rules – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in barristers, costs, defamation, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘Coleen Rooney’s lawyers did not commit misconduct, a judge has ruled, after Rebekah Vardy accused her of “deliberately” understating her legal costs during the 2022 Wagatha libel trial.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

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Manchester City’s tribunal verdict: the key questions answered – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2024 in competition, damages, loans, news, shareholders, sport by sally

‘Champions are claiming success over Premier League and we look at what the ruling means and possible ramifications.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

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Row over ‘sheer magnitude’ of Wagatha legal bill – BBC News

Posted October 8th, 2024 in costs, defamation, media, news, privacy, sport by sally

‘The so-called Wagatha Christie dispute has gone back to the High Court, with Rebekah Vardy challenging the “sheer magnitude” of the legal costs claimed by Coleen Rooney from their 2022 libel trial.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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Verdict reached in Man City’s first legal case with Premier League – latest news – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2024 in competition, damages, loans, news, shareholders, sport by michael

‘Manchester City are claiming victory in their landmark legal battle with the Premier League over the associated-party transaction (APT) rules that govern commercial spending by state and multi-club ownerships.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2024

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British gambling regulator prosecutes Sorare football game – The Guardian

Posted September 27th, 2024 in cryptocurrencies, gambling, licensing, news, ombudsmen, sport by sally

‘Britain’s Gambling Commission is to prosecute Sorare, a multibillion-pound company that makes a fantasy football game promoted by the Premier League, for providing unlicensed gambling.’

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The Guardian, 26th September 2024

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The cost of success for women’s football; are women footballers paying the price for popularity? – 12 King’s Bench Walk

Posted September 25th, 2024 in chambers articles, duty of care, employment, negligence, news, sport, women by sally

‘In recent years, women’s football has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity and commercialisation. This growth has been beneficial in many respects, but brings to the forefront significant concerns regarding player welfare, particularly the prevalence of injuries such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. These issues have potentially significant legal and regulatory implications.’

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12 King's Bench Walk, 19th September 2024

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‘Hillsborough Law’ on the table by anniversary – PM – BBC News

‘A “Hillsborough law” will be introduced in Parliament before the next anniversary of the 1989 football stadium tragedy, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.’

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BBC News, 24th September 2024

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Supreme Court emphasises need to consider ‘framework of control’ for employment status – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 23rd, 2024 in contract of employment, employment, income tax, news, sport, Supreme Court by sally

‘A recent UK Supreme Court judgement emphasises the complexities around the question of “control” when determining employment tax status, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th September 2024

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Cricket Discipline Commission fines Essex £100,000 for ‘systemic’ racism – The Guardian

Posted September 19th, 2024 in disciplinary procedures, fines, news, racism, sport by sally

‘Essex have been fined £100,000 – half of it suspended for two years – by the Cricket Discipline Commission after admitting to the “systemic use” of racist language at the club from 2001 to 2010 which they “failed to address”.’

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The Guardian, 18th September 2024

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August 2024 Roundup – Football Law

Posted September 10th, 2024 in disciplinary procedures, fines, news, sanctions, sport by sally

‘A roundup of football law news and decisions from August 2024.’

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Football Law, 2nd September 2024

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Sports law Bulletin – 23 Essex Street

Posted August 13th, 2024 in chambers articles, news, sport by sally

‘Sports law Bulletin August 2024’

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23 Essex Street, 8th August 2024

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Judge lifts anonymity in family court judgment involving Premier League footballer – Law Society’s Gazette

‘A judge has taken the unusual step of publishing an unanonymised and unredacted family court judgment involving Premier League footballer and England vice-captain Kyle Walker – after concluding that to anonymise or redact the judgment would have opened the court to ridicule.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 31st July 2024

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Bereaved families force law changes – why did it take so long? – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2024 in bereavement, bills, families, health & safety, housing, inquests, news, sport, terrorism by michael

‘The inclusion of both the Hillsborough Law and Martyn’s Law in the King’s Speech is a big moment for people power.’

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BBC News, 18th July 2024

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June 2024 Roundup – Football Law

Posted July 2nd, 2024 in news, sport by sally

‘A roundup of football law news and decisions from June 2024.’

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Football Law , 1st July 2024

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Joey Barton to pay Jeremy Vine £75,000 after calling him a ‘bike nonce’ – The Guardian

Posted June 19th, 2024 in damages, defamation, internet, media, news, sport by sally

‘The former footballer and manager Joey Barton has issued a public apology on the social media site X and has agreed to pay £75,000 to Jeremy Vine, after a high court ruling that calling the broadcaster a “bike nonce” on social media was defamatory.’

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The Guardian, 18th June 2024

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Man found guilty of butting Roy Keane after Arsenal match – The Guardian

Posted June 7th, 2024 in assault, community service, news, sport by sally

‘A 43-year-old man has been handed a three-year football banning order after butting the TV pundit Roy Keane at a match. Scott Law, 43, was found guilty of common assault after he and Keane clashed last September.’

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The Guardian, 6th June 2024

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