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Football Governance Act Passes into Law, Establishing Independent Football Regulator

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The Football Governance Act, introducing a new regulatory framework and independent football regulator for the top five tiers of men’s football in England, has now passed as legislation. This LawFlash sets out some of the...more

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The Football Governance Act - What You Need to Know

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The Football Governance Act was passed into law on 21 July 2025. This follows a long period of debate amongst legislators, regulators, clubs, fans and other market stakeholders about the future of English football, in...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Aaron Patrick case tests bounds of NFL collective bargaining agreement

Can you grieve a tort claim? Briefing was recently completed in a case between a pro football player and the National Football League that could have ramifications for the resolution of future player-league disputes. ...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Arbitration language in Flores litigation

Here is the arbitration language at issue in the Flores litigation. Flores-Dolphins 2019 Agreement: Employee and the Club agree that all matters in dispute between Employee and the Club, including, without limitation,...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Nevada court fumbles NFL's effort to take Gruden dispute to arbitration

NFL says it will appeal. In October 2021, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was forced to resign after the revelation of emails in which he made racist, sexist, and other unprofessional comments. ...more

White & Case LLP

The FIFA reform package on football agents: ready for regulation or looking for litigation?

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IFA reform: proposals for agents - The FIFA Council and the Football Stakeholders Committee unanimously adopted a series of reforms with respect to football player agents in order to "protect the integrity of football and...more

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Are private dispute resolution agreements really binding?

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Parties often contract out of the CCMA or Labour Court as the forum that considers their dispute and opt for private arbitration. But, are these agreements really enforceable? This question again recently came before...more

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