Strengthened Football Governance Bill will help tackle financial inequalities
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Sport
New legislation to establish an independent football regulator in England could bring reform and accountability to clubs and owners, says Tim Williamson from leading law firm Clarke Willmott LLP.
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Tim Williamson
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Success of Jennifer Lopez divorce will depend on legal preparations
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Family law
As news outlets continue to cover Jennifer Lopez’s high-profile divorce from Ben Affleck, a specialist lawyer says the success of the upcoming process will all depend on the legal preparations put in place by the couple’s legal team before or during the marriage.
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Chris Longbottom
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Undergoing surgery can be daunting enough, but when something goes wrong the consequences can be devastating. If a mistake or complication that could have been avoided has worsened your condition, prolonged your recovery or left you needing more surgery or with an ongoing injury, you may be able to bring a surgical negligence claim.
Choosing to use a surrogate or to be a surrogate, is a decision that’s both exciting and legally complex. When considering or entering into a surrogacy arrangement, it’s important to understand that UK surrogacy law automatically recognises the person who gives birth (the surrogate) as the legal parent and they will be named on the birth certificate.
Fertility law has not evolved at the same rate as assisted reproduction technologies. We look at the need for judges to be creative in how they apply legislation.
Taking back control: What boards can learn from Tesla
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Commercial litigation and disputes
John Flint, commercial litigation partner at Clarke Willmott LLP, says that there may be lessons to be learnt for UK boards from Tesla’s recent travails to safeguard companies’ reputations and long-term success.
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John Flint
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Teachers’ pension valuation delays likely to persist
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Family law
Delays in pension valuations for members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme are stalling divorce settlements, leaving countless individuals in financial and emotional limbo, says Adam Maguire, partner in the Family Law team at Clarke Willmott.
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Adam Maguire
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Is it precious or perverse that the government passed legislation on bereavement damages; the compensation paid to certain groups when a loved one dies, on valentine’s eve?
