Contracts, injuries and compliance: managing World Cup risk for football clubs
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Sport
As release for international duty is mandatory under FIFA regulations, clubs must focus on protecting their position and appropriately supporting the player, rather than preventing participation. From an employment and regulatory perspective, this means ensuring the right safeguards are in place well in advance of any tournament.
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Tim Copplestone
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Tim Williamson
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Lawyers welcome Government consultation on cohabitation rights
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Family law
Leading family law experts have welcomed the government’s consultation on strengthening legal protections for unmarried couples, describing the proposals as a long-overdue step towards reflecting modern family life and providing greater protection for vulnerable partners.
Written by
Rayner Grice
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Caroline Young
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Social media to be banned for under-16’s in the UK from Spring 2027
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Information technology
The UK government has announced plans to introduce a ban on certain social media services for children under 16, with implementation targeted for Spring 2027. The proposals are intended to build on the Online Safety Act 2023 and would place the burden on social media platforms to prevent under-16s from accessing the platform.
Written by
Millie Bradshaw
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Clarke Willmott tackles Manchester 10k for youth employment charity
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Colleagues from Clarke Willmott LLP’s Manchester office took on the AJ Bell Manchester 10K race on 31 May, raising funds for Rise Up!, a local charity dedicated to tackling youth unemployment and supporting young people into the world of work.
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Ed Foulkes
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Celebrities will continue to follow Taylor Swift in using IP to protect their brands
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Intellectual property
Taylor Swift is only the latest in a long line of celebrities using Intellectual Property (IP) to protect their personal brands. The pop superstar recently applied to trademark her voice and appearance in an apparent attempt to protect herself from artificial intelligence impersonations.
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Declan Goodwin
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Legal implications of West Ham’s relegation to the Championship
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Sport
Lawyers at national law firm Clarke Willmott have commented on the financial, corporate and employment implications of West Ham’s relegation to the Championship.
Written by
Bethan Evans
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Declan Goodwin
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Sarah MacLarty
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Transitional arrangements for protected wetland sites will bring relief to developers
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Housebuilder
Regulations came into place last week bringing into force provisions in the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 which extended protections contained in the Habitats Regulations to Ramsar sites.
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Caroline Waller
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River pollution case highlights regulatory risk for public bodies
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Crime & regulatory
In a landmark case, chicken producer Avara Foods and Welsh Water have recently appeared at the High Court accused of polluting three rivers along the English-Welsh border: the Usk, Wye and Lugg.
Written by
Tim Williamson
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Southampton FC’s expulsion from play-offs is a warning shot by the English Football League
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Sam Harkness, a specialist regulatory lawyer from national law firm, Clarke Willmott LLP, says it is a seismic moment for football regulation with the ripple effects of the decision expected to be felt across the game for years to come.
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Sam Harkness
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