Sports Law in 2024: The cases that will define the year December 31, 2023 The courtroom (or more often, arbitration centre) has long been an important field of competition in sport, but the day-to-day news may never before have contained so many high-profile cases in the sector. We take a look at the decisions and disputes that will define 2024 as a year in sports law. Football For those [...]
Seven things banks will be looking out for in 2024 December 31, 2023 A challenging year is in the offing for lenders – from regulatory reform to fraud crackdowns
PM urged public to focus on a brighter future in New Years message as election looms December 30, 2023 Rishi Sunak has said the UK should “look forward with pride and optimism” to 2024 in a message to the nation ahead of an election year. The Prime Minister urged the public to focus on the promise of a “brighter future” as he highlighted an upcoming cut to national insurance as an example of change [...]
Which banks were the winners and losers of 2023? December 29, 2023 After a year of big headlines, which UK banks pressed ahead and which fell behind in 2023?
London Underground workers vote to strike in dispute over pay December 20, 2023 London Underground workers have voted for more strike action in a dispute over pay, a trade union has confirmed today.
Exclusive data: 2024 sees rise of ESG, group actions and insolvency disputes December 18, 2023 London litigation lawyers predict environmental-related cases, group actions and insolvency disputes to increase next year. In exclusive data shared with City A.M. from the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA), the majority of litigants surveyed (65 per cent) envisaged an increase in environmental/environmental, social, and governance (ESG) claims. John McElroy, a committee member of the LSLA [...]
The Homecoming review: Jared Harris stars in jagged Pinter play December 8, 2023 It’s an imperfect play imperfectly staged but The Homecoming is driven home with verve and power by an excellent cast, who interpret this tale of misogyny afresh for our post MeToo world.
Major UK mobile networks hit with £3bn competition class action December 8, 2023 Four of the UK’s largest mobile network operators have been hit with a class action lawsuit, over allegations they used market dominance to overcharge customers. The class action was filed to the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) against Vodafone, EE, Three, and O2. The case alleges that the companies have been abusing their dominant positions in [...]
Ed Warner on rugby and the “friendless” Commonwealth Games December 7, 2023 Our columnist tackles rugby's legal battle over brain injury.
Elite McDonald a Player to take first IJC crown December 5, 2023 RACEGOERS and bettors are in for a feast of excitement in Hong Kong today when Happy Valley hosts its flagship event of the year, the LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship. With many of the world’s best jockeys in action for the £750,000 four-race championship, you can guarantee the inner-city track will be packed to the rafters [...]