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Reforms to the FA's Regulations on Working with Intermediaries
RPC summarise the key changes to the FA's Regulations on Working with Intermediaries (the "Regulations"), and offer practical tips to agencies, clubs and players to manage their impact.
Read moreSmoke and mirrors? Big Tobacco slip(stream)s back into Formula One sponsorship deals
RPC reports on Philip Morris and British American Tobacco securing major partnerships with Ferrari and McLaren, prompting investigations into their compliance with domestic and international advertising laws.
Read moreCMA clamps down on unfair gambling promotions
The CMA has spoken: online gambling operators must act now to avoid falling foul of misleading terms and practices. See below for our list of dos and don’ts.
Read moreSpurs 2 : 0 HMRC – termination payment not taxable earnings
The Upper Tribunal (UT) has confirmed the decision of the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) that payments made by Spurs in respect of two players on early termination of their contracts were not earnings. They were termination payments and, therefore, were outside the scope of national insurance contributions (NICs).
Read moreSwansea City player Bony keeps former agents in play
In a dispute with his agents over secret commissions, Swansea City striker Wilfried Bony has succeeded in opposing a stay in English Court proceedings, which would have been implemented had the Court found he had agreed to arbitrate. The decision is an important reminder that national courts will have jurisdiction to hear a claim if the parties have not agreed (expressly or impliedly) to resolve the dispute using arbitration.
Read moreEdgar Davids wins League of Legends image rights claim
Dutch football icon Edgar Davids has succeeded in suing Riot Games – makers of the world's biggest video game and eSports phenomenon, League of Legends.
Read moreBarton succeeds in reducing betting ban
Joey Barton has succeeded in reducing the ban imposed on him by the FA Commission following breaches of FA Rules concerning betting – but he's still banned until 1 June 2018
Read moreUsing VR in sports – virtual insanity or future reality?
Stoke City has become the latest Premier League club to announce that it will use virtual reality (VR) technology as a training tool for its goalkeepers.
Read moreA shot in the arm for football sponsorship – clubs take advantage of new shirt sleeve regulations
As forecasted in our blog post back in April, it wasn't long before other Premier League teams followed Manchester City's lead in announcing major tie-ups for shirt sleeve sponsorship.
Read moreIndian sports broadcast network 'bowled out' for breach of a media rights agreement
This article considers New Zealand Cricket (Incorporation) v Neo Sports Broadcast PVT Ltd in which the High Court exercised its discretion and lifted a stay to allow the claimant, New Zealand Cricket, to successfully obtain summary judgment on a breach of contract claim with elements of bad faith counter-arguments.
Read moreBournemouth bets on shirt sponsorship deal with M88
AFC Bournemouth announces a two year deal with online gambling company M88, which includes shirt sponsorship and pitch-side branding.
Read moreBarton bets big and loses: sanctions, mitigation and next steps
What is the appropriate sanction for breaching the prohibition on betting on football matches, and what effect will mitigating factors have on the sanction?
Read moreHacked – IAAF victim of cyber-attack compromising athlete data
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has been subject to a data breach – allegedly by Russian hacking group Fancy Bears - potentially compromising the sensitive data of a number of athletes.
Read moreSleeve sponsorship – a new trick up the sleeve for Premier League teams
The blog provides an insight into the consequences arising from the introduction of sleeve sponsors to the Premier League, with a particular focus on club's existing commercial arrangements and deals that are being negotiated/will be negotiated.
Read moreGoing for Gold: A New Code for Sports Governance
Any sports body or organisation that wishes to rely on public funding must now comply with a new Code for Sports Governance, and it requires preparation now.
Read moreChelsea swap Adidas for £900m Nike deal
Chelsea FC and Nike have agreed the largest kit sponsorship/ supply agreement in the English Premier League worth £900m (£60m per year for 15 years). The announcement comes nearly 6 months after the Chelsea and Adidas kit sponsorship/supply agreement was terminated part way through a 10 year term.
Read moreFAPL v Wells: High Court orders Norwich Pharmacal Relief Against Publicans Screening Premier League Matches Without Permission
In this article for Entertainment Law Review first published in June 2016, Andrew Crystal and Joshua Charalambous discuss Snowden J's decision in the Football Association Premier League Limited -v- Richard Alan Wells (& Ors) [2015] EWHC 3910 (Ch).
Read moreCopyright test match
Copyright test match—High Court provides guidance on substantiality and fair dealing in relation to sports clips
Read moreSponsors drop lying Lochte - the fallout from Rio 2016
Importance of anti-embarrassment clauses highlighted by US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte being dropped by sponsors, including Speedo and Ralph Lauren.
Read moreChina’s richest man strikes deal to host new global football tournament
Earlier this month, it was reported that the Dalian Wanda Group planned to create a European club tournament to rival the UEFA Champions League.
Read moreWorld eSports Association formed
A new governing association was formed this month by the Electronic Sports League (“ESL”) and a number of eSports teams.
Read moreFIFA’s Member Associations approve package of reforms
“FIFA is currently going through the worst crisis of its history. The current crisis should also be considered as a unique opportunity for FIFA to renew itself.”
Read moreTop tips for negotiating football kit sponsorship deals
(including considerations when working with betting companies)
Read moreWyscout Forum London 2013 - Image is everything
What are image rights?
Read moreVirtual roundtable with Corporate Livewire: Sport Law 2015
In our Sports Law Roundtable we spoke with four experts from around the world to discuss recent regulatory changes and interesting developments across their field of work.
Read moreSports & Esports
You’re passionate about sports - so are we. Let’s channel that shared passion to secure the best legal outcomes for you. Whether you’re out on the field or in the boardroom, we want to help you thrive.
Read moreCMA investigates Ticketmaster for dynamic pricing of Oasis tickets
Can dynamic pricing breach consumer protection rules?
Read moreCMA publishes guidance for fashion retailers on environmental claims
How best can fashion retailers protect themselves from regulatory action when making green claims?
Read moreEuropean consumer body challenges in-game premium currencies
When does the use of in-app and in-game premium currencies pose consumer regulatory issues? Does this consumer complaint herald a tightening by the EU on revenue streams for game and app developers and platforms?
Read moreUK pricing practices in the spotlight
What should businesses take note of recent amendments to the UK’s Price Marking Order and the CMA’s newly published report on loyalty pricing?
Read moreNews Flash: Timeline for the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act
On 24 May 2024, the UK’s Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCCA) received Royal Assent.
Read moreA new era for sustainability consumer products: the EU’s new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
On 18 July 2024 the ESPR entered into force setting a framework for new ecodesign rules in the EU. It will have significant impacts for retailers and consumer brands selling products in the EU. It will introduce new minimum ecodesign requirements for specific product categories (with an initial focus on textiles), make digital product passports mandatory and set rules on the destruction of unsold products. Companies face the risk of fines, consumer claims and reputational damage for non-compliance.
Read moreProduct liability and safety legislative refurb
The current legislation governing product safety is the General Product Safety Directive (GPSD), but its shortcomings, especially on tech, are evident.On 13 December 2024 the EU will be replacing the GPSD with the General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), and the latest King’s Speech indicated it will be replaced in the UK by a Product Safety and Metrology Bill.Separately, EU Member States are rolling out a revised Product Liability Directive (PLD) which captures the provision of software, digital services and online marketplaces.
Read moreThe EU Compliance headache you don't know you have? A priority primer on the European Accessibility Act
It is now less than a year until the EU Accessibility Act (EAA) comes into force, which will require businesses to ensure a range of products (eg smartphones and computers) and services (eg e-commerce services, consumer banking services, and ebooks) are accessible for persons with disabilities.
Read moreSeeing the wood for the trees: preparing for new deforestation due diligence rules in the UK and EU
Read moreUrgently Misleading: the CMA secures undertakings from Wowcher and £4 million of customer refunds
When does a selling practice create a false sense of urgency that is considered misleading by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)?
Read moreExemption from HFSS product restrictions for Ofcom-regulated internet protocol television (IPTV) services
What is the UK Government's proposal for the incoming HFSS restrictions in relation to IPTV advertising?
Read moreCMA targets Simba for misleading online choice architecture
What types of promotional tactics are in the Competition and Markets Authority's (CMA) line of sight when it comes to misleading online choice architecture?
Read moreCMA publishes draft guidance on enforcement of DMCCA consumer law
How will the CMA look to enforce the consumer protection law sections of the recently enacted Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 (DMCCA)?
Read moreNavigating retail's sustainable revolution as ESG shapes the industry's future
As the retail regulatory landscape continues to develop at pace and affordability and sustainability remain important for consumers, ESG poses a variety of opportunities and challenges for those in the retail and consumer market.
Read moreRetail Compass Autumn 2024
Welcome to the autumn edition of Retail Compass. This edition sees a surge of ESG-related legislative and regulatory updates. We hope to guide you through the most pressing, as well as the wider upcoming legal and policy changes affecting retail and consumer brands.
Read moreTop tips for Influencing Senior Stakeholders on Environmental Programmes: Insights from a Responsible Business Professional
Effectively influencing senior stakeholders is essential for the success of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programmes.
Read moreThe EU’s Product Liability Directive expands to cover digital technology
What changes to civil product liability have been implemented by the European Commission for defective digital products and software?
Read moreProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Regulations: a new security regime for smart devices
What does the new cyber security regime mean for “smart” devices in the UK?
Read moreEmpowering consumers through the EU’s Green Transition Directive
What are the enhanced consumers rights arising from the EU’s Directive on Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (the Empowering Consumers Directive)?
Read moreThe EU’s new General Product Safety Regulation is set to land in December 2024
What do manufacturers and online marketplaces need to think about as the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) comes into force in December 2024?
Read moreThe Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act becomes law
What changes will the new Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act bring to the consumer protection and competition regulation landscape?
Read moreThe EU's Green Claims Directive
The EU's proposed Green Claims Directive (GCD) sets out expansive new rules for companies making green claims in the EU.
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