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The tax treatment of payments made to sportspersons, arising by reason of their sporting activities, has been a subject of much debate and attention over recent times. The UK taxation authority, HMRC, has revised its approach to sportsperson taxation and further attention is now being paid to testimonials – events organised to honour the contribution of a sportsperson approaching the end of their career.
A case brought by former Olympic cyclist Jess Varnish will look at whether or not athletes such as her can be considered as employees or workers. The outcome will have far-reaching implications for athletes and sports governing bodies and funders.
EU free movement benefits not only professional sportspersons but also in some cases their ability to transport the tools of their trade. A “hard” Brexit would have significant effects
The failure of an action by a golf club member against the club's executive board indicates the lack of scope for avoiding the general rule against liability to fellow members
Friday night's World Cup qualifier between the Republic of Ireland and Wales took a turn for the worse in the 69th minute when Seamus Coleman (ROI and Everton) sustained a double fracture to his leg following a tackle. The challenge has since been widely criticised by football professionals and fans alike, with some calling it reckless and negligent. But what constitutes negligent, reckless play, in law?