Privacy injunction involving premier league footballer to be lifted
Emphasis on need for proper evidence when seeking privacy injunctions This story has been updated: Manchester United’s Marcos Rojo has been named as…
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Music and football industries ramp up protection of IP rights
Music rights agency and Football Association/Premier League dramatically increase High Court claims for copyright infringement One body alone brought three times as…
Read moreSigning Ched Evans should solely be a matter for Oldham Athletic
CM Solicitors will be ‘proud sponsor of Latics whatever the outcome’ A Manchester-based firm of solicitors which sponsors Oldham Athletic have stated…
Read moreSacked footballer sues former employer after fake sheikh setup
Club says player’s behaviour amounted to gross misconduct, irrespective of potential criminal proceedings A footballer whose employment was terminated following allegations he…
Read moreHuman rights and half-baked plans: did we expect anything else?
Cabinet reshuffles, human rights and vulnerable clients It was Dick the butcher, a minor character that few of us will recall for…
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Arsenal’s High Court review on the number of summer concerts at the Emirates Stadium
Arsenal lose judicial review as Islington council and planning inspector argue that there was no error in decision making process and the…
Read moreTop 20 law firms take advantage of World Cup
A fifth have opened an office in Brazil since the country won the bid to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup According…
Read moreFootball stress: ‘It gives you something else to think about’
Another day, another new guest post on the blog. Today I welcome Ben Stevens, aka @benirinha, who has kindly agreed to share…
Read moreThe pressures of the sporting world
The stigma surrounding those with mental illness often seems to stem from a stereotype of weak minded and unsuccessful people who are unable…
Read moreSporting bodies should fear the consequences of brain related injuries
The inquest into the death of England and West Bromwich Albion footballer Jeff Astle ruled he died from brain trauma caused by…
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