Maclay Murray and Spens News

Regulator OSCR says "governance and long term financial sustainability must stack up"

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:25:08 GMT

Regulator OSCR says "governance and long term financial sustainability must stack up" http://t.co/duawEeJ0...

New procurement regulations for Scotland expected early in 2012.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 09:15:05 GMT

New procurement regulations for Scotland expected early in 2012. http://t.co/wRir695L...

MMS' Eccles: Restricted groups tribunal decision respects trustee independence & flex for those setting up charities

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:35:03 GMT

MMS' Eccles: Restricted groups tribunal decision respects trustee independence & flex for those setting up charities http://t.co/ptSp6LZk...

Construction joint venture between Anglo American and Lafarge "threatens competition" @OFTGov

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:17:19 GMT

Construction joint venture between Anglo American and Lafarge "threatens competition" @OFTGov http://t.co/w635nTAZ...

Charity regulator OSCR to widen focus beyond narrow charity test.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:05:06 GMT

Charity regulator OSCR to widen focus beyond narrow charity test. http://t.co/qrUKle2o...

OFT guidance on how competition law applies to public sector bodies.

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:10:03 GMT

OFT guidance on how competition law applies to public sector bodies. http://t.co/WpOwbFRN...

Charity tribunal agrees poverty charities for restricted groups are charitable and can provide public benefit.

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:25:55 GMT

Charity tribunal agrees poverty charities for restricted groups are charitable and can provide public benefit. http://t.co/g7TgXcxO...

"Equality Act failures could = charity trustee misconduct”: OSCR Scotland’s charity regulator.

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:20:06 GMT

"Equality Act failures could = charity trustee misconduct”: OSCR Scotland’s charity regulator. http://t.co/Zt5vLzAU...

Scottish Government launches Gov-financed Scottish Land Fund: communities need right legal structure for buyouts

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 10:36:37 GMT

Scottish Government launches Gov-financed Scottish Land Fund: communities need right legal structure for buyouts http://t.co/G0Jxew2N...

EU updates ‘Buying Green’ procurement handbook, with guidance on integrating environmental considerations.

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:10:02 GMT

EU updates ‘Buying Green’ procurement handbook, with guidance on integrating environmental considerations. http://t.co/4bwABr7Q...

OSCR highlights risk to status of Equality Act failures in Protecting Charitable Status report.

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:15:07 GMT

OSCR highlights risk to status of Equality Act failures in Protecting Charitable Status report. http://t.co/bAClBHHp...

NI public procurement case provides clear warning to contracting auth: consider any flex required from the outset

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:40:02 GMT

NI public procurement case provides clear warning to contracting auth: consider any flex required from the outset http://t.co/rHbagpgQ...

Increased focus on charities underlines importance to secure clarity about position and role of trustees and members.

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:07:02 GMT

Increased focus on charities underlines importance to secure clarity about position and role of trustees and members. http://t.co/Ba2bzQBG...

Scotland charity regulator OSCR says student unions’ status risk low but governance should be reviewed.

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:15:08 GMT

Scotland charity regulator OSCR says student unions’ status risk low but governance should be reviewed. http://t.co/a01LRsPl...

EC judgment confirms blunt questions asking for and taking into account experience as award criterion are impermissible

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:20:03 GMT

EC judgment confirms blunt questions asking for and taking into account experience as award criterion are impermissible http://t.co/HAqJydXn...

OSCR: charity test fails where activities not in line with purposes: need to change purposes.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:20:06 GMT

OSCR: charity test fails where activities not in line with purposes: need to change purposes. http://t.co/ThvnjBSa...

Public procurement: Bidders must act quickly if they suspect a contracting authority has breached procurement rules.

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:10:03 GMT

Public procurement: Bidders must act quickly if they suspect a contracting authority has breached procurement rules. http://t.co/mrJhz7nK...

OSCR: charity test fails if charity's purposes no longer charitable in law.

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:50:09 GMT

OSCR: charity test fails if charity's purposes no longer charitable in law. http://t.co/yh0KeW9Y...

Scotland charity regulator OSCR sets out key ways to fail charity test.

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:50:03 GMT

Scotland charity regulator OSCR sets out key ways to fail charity test. http://t.co/ThvnjBSa...

MMS' Alan Eccles: Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland highlights risks from poor practices with powers of attorney

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 11:41:58 GMT

MMS' Alan Eccles: Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland highlights risks from poor practices with powers of attorney http://t.co/PyVvQP57...

Moves to clamp down on ETVs and PIEEs could see pension schemes take steps to de-risk before any changes.

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:25:03 GMT

Moves to clamp down on ETVs and PIEEs could see pension schemes take steps to de-risk before any changes. http://t.co/znRyjzFE...

MMS’ Eccles urges charity trustees to review conflict of interest policies & lines of authority in wake of OSCR report

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:25:02 GMT

MMS’ Eccles urges charity trustees to review conflict of interest policies & lines of authority in wake of OSCR report http://t.co/HDFrwo8p...

MMS’ Catriona Munro: Remote communities rarely get a look in with competition regulators, so OFT review is welcome news

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:34:11 GMT

MMS’ Catriona Munro: Remote communities rarely get a look in with competition regulators, so OFT review is welcome news http://t.co/2SdXxIlt...

EU offshore safety regulation - sledgehammer to crack a nut?

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:20:03 GMT

EU offshore safety regulation - sledgehammer to crack a nut?...

Cooperation agreement sees USA and China join forces to fight cartels.

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:05:02 GMT

Cooperation agreement sees USA and China join forces to fight cartels. http://t.co/7Vvlys9u...

Charities: members' powers could hold trustees to account in a 'game-changing' way

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:25:03 GMT

Charities: members' powers could hold trustees to account in a 'game-changing' way http://t.co/HDFrwo8p...

Provisional clearance for Alpha Flight Group and LSG Lufthansa Service Holding JV by @CompetitionComm

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:57:34 GMT

Provisional clearance for Alpha Flight Group and LSG Lufthansa Service Holding JV by @CompetitionComm http://t.co/dfvVKHrY...

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) issues guidance on protecting charitable status

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:53:02 GMT

Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) issues guidance on protecting charitable status http://t.co/hg4pYOie...

Checking permission to work too early can lead to significant liabilities for indirect discrimination on race grounds.

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:20:05 GMT

Checking permission to work too early can lead to significant liabilities for indirect discrimination on race grounds. http://t.co/OYVCgN2G...

Charities must ensure relationship between trustees and members is clearly defined and communicated

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:50:04 GMT

Charities must ensure relationship between trustees and members is clearly defined and communicated http://t.co/ksawu47r...

Governance lessons to be learned across the third sector from the furore around bank bonuses

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:53:06 GMT

Governance lessons to be learned across the third sector from the furore around bank bonuses http://t.co/VJjCyW9J...

Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission fines three largest milk manufacturers involved in illegal price fixing.

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:20:04 GMT

Taiwan’s Fair Trade Commission fines three largest milk manufacturers involved in illegal price fixing. http://t.co/wMQJrksz...

ECJ ruling may change how broadcasting rights to English Premier League Football are licensed within the EU.

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:10:02 GMT

ECJ ruling may change how broadcasting rights to English Premier League Football are licensed within the EU....

Canal Plus finds it’s not 'fine' to fail to implement competition remedies in full.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:20:09 GMT

Canal Plus finds it’s not 'fine' to fail to implement competition remedies in full. http://t.co/LKzMQPjP...

MMS’ Alan Eccles:New Scots succession law in force today means parents who remarry should have will to protect children

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:47:21 GMT

MMS’ Alan Eccles:New Scots succession law in force today means parents who remarry should have will to protect children http://t.co/AOooXfDR...

Consultation on UK's recruitment sector expected in 2012.

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:35:02 GMT

Consultation on UK's recruitment sector expected in 2012. http://t.co/utrH2ckk...

Directors must consider the interests of creditors and be open and honest when looking to delay debt payments.

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:10:03 GMT

Directors must consider the interests of creditors and be open and honest when looking to delay debt payments. http://t.co/PhLroRMs...

MMS' Alan Eccles:Criminal Injuries Compensation reform to protect deserving cases: trusts still help maximise awards

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:22:50 GMT

MMS' Alan Eccles:Criminal Injuries Compensation reform to protect deserving cases: trusts still help maximise awards http://t.co/i4bQowRD...

Ken Clarke proposes reform to criminal injury compensation

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:13:04 GMT

Ken Clarke proposes reform to criminal injury compensation http://t.co/NT5Xi7j2...

Directors disqualified for failure to pay PAYE and NIC to HMRC.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:10:03 GMT

Directors disqualified for failure to pay PAYE and NIC to HMRC. http://t.co/QRQRmgPU...

Paperwork around implementation of Agency Workers directive set to be reviewed around May 2013, with a view to simplification.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:20:08 GMT

Paperwork around implementation of Agency Workers directive set to be reviewed around May 2013, with a view to simplification....

Directors held personally liable for deceiving creditor.

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:10:03 GMT

Directors held personally liable for deceiving creditor. http://t.co/nGlO2m26...

MMS' Gary Cullen warns employers to familiarise themselves with NEST as minister urges employees to whistle blow

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:19:46 GMT

MMS' Gary Cullen warns employers to familiarise themselves with NEST as minister urges employees to whistle blow http://t.co/tbhczmiX...

Creditors who have suffered due to wrongful trading could pursue directors for personal contribution.

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:35:03 GMT

Creditors who have suffered due to wrongful trading could pursue directors for personal contribution. http://t.co/pYHH80oc...

Results of CRB checks to go online from 2013 and kept up to date. Could see end of delays and repeated applications.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:35:07 GMT

Results of CRB checks to go online from 2013 and kept up to date. Could see end of delays and repeated applications. http://t.co/fP2J3UXx...

MMS' Tynan: Govt says new 2yr qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims will only apply to those starting new job from 6 April this yr.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:19:32 GMT

MMS' Tynan: Govt says new 2yr qualifying period for unfair dismissal claims will only apply to those starting new job from 6 April this yr....

Directors must keep a close eye on company's financial position.

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:50:04 GMT

Directors must keep a close eye on company's financial position. http://t.co/OIodc2ZS...

MMS' Roger Tynan: Woolworths workers win £67m compensation but Govt now looking to reduce collective consultation rights.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:23:26 GMT

MMS' Roger Tynan: Woolworths workers win £67m compensation but Govt now looking to reduce collective consultation rights....

Directors must be alert to wrongful trading; no reasonable prospect of company avoiding insolvent liquidation.

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:25:02 GMT

Directors must be alert to wrongful trading; no reasonable prospect of company avoiding insolvent liquidation. http://t.co/1Z2kHgWa...

EC investigating European Payments Council. Concerns non-EPC e-payment providers may face barriers to entry.

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:15:12 GMT

EC investigating European Payments Council. Concerns non-EPC e-payment providers may face barriers to entry. http://t.co/Uit9IWgh...

MMS' Amanda Jones: Age old problems

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:52:55 GMT

MMS' Amanda Jones: Age old problems http://t.co/TMkoRwzE via @utilityweek...

Signature on delivery could fall short when it comes to deeds.

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:05:05 GMT

Signature on delivery could fall short when it comes to deeds. http://t.co/XocQFJPc...

MMS' Tynan: Supreme Court's ruling in test case on forced retirement at 65 can't come soon enough for employers&workers

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:54:52 GMT

MMS' Tynan: Supreme Court's ruling in test case on forced retirement at 65 can't come soon enough for employers&workers http://t.co/On6FK4j9...

The Journal Online : MMS hires litigation partner

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 14:42:15 GMT

The Journal Online : MMS hires litigation partner http://t.co/se5oTB5y...

Imminent changes expected to legislation as government plans changes to “radically reform employment relations”.

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:35:03 GMT

Imminent changes expected to legislation as government plans changes to “radically reform employment relations”. http://t.co/KuTbl7WJ...

MMS announces further lateral partner hire

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), the leading UK commercial law firm, has hired litigation partner http://t.co/j2eC0YsD...

HMRC convict £70m gift aid fraud: beware artificial donations and ensure you are fit and proper: MMS trustee training

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 15:05:34 GMT

HMRC convict £70m gift aid fraud: beware artificial donations and ensure you are fit and proper: MMS trustee training http://t.co/5COF9JRX...

RT @competitioncomm: OFT refers aggregates, concretes & ready-mix cement to CC

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:39:49 GMT

RT @competitioncomm: OFT refers aggregates, concretes & ready-mix cement to CC http://t.co/Ch1o7LVM...

Care required when contemplating demolition of non-residential development in wake of new Scottish order.

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:25:03 GMT

Care required when contemplating demolition of non-residential development in wake of new Scottish order. http://t.co/YH9YBgdl...

RT @eu_commission: EC launches debate on corporate restructuring: what lessons from the crisis?

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:03:27 GMT

RT @eu_commission: EC launches debate on corporate restructuring: what lessons from the crisis? http://t.co/SxBFY3rt...

Eccles: "Party leaders back 10% to charity in wills & lower IHT on 6/4/12. How will it best benefit donors&charities?"

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:47:43 GMT

Eccles: "Party leaders back 10% to charity in wills & lower IHT on 6/4/12. How will it best benefit donors&charities?" http://t.co/PLxdvHLr...

Court rules adjudicator entitled to fees even when rules of natural justice have been breached.

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:50:06 GMT

Court rules adjudicator entitled to fees even when rules of natural justice have been breached. http://t.co/cv9XsChu...

Public sector sees cybercrime as rising threat

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:55:44 GMT

Public sector sees cybercrime as rising threat http://t.co/KtMtdrlx via @ComputerWeekly...

Call for evidence on current TUPE rules ends on 31 Jan.

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:45:06 GMT

Call for evidence on current TUPE rules ends on 31 Jan. http://t.co/ieBqtsWI...

Alan Eccles’ 2012 charity law & philanthropy predictions: SCIOs & reorgs feature but social impact bonds big new thing

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:04:28 GMT

Alan Eccles’ 2012 charity law & philanthropy predictions: SCIOs & reorgs feature but social impact bonds big new thing http://t.co/XlTJMmjr...

Case reinforces importance of collateral warranties as a protection for third party losses as a result of works design defects....

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:05:02 GMT

Case reinforces importance of collateral warranties as a protection for third party losses as a result of works design defects.......

Time spent onshore counts towards workers' annual leave.

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:40:03 GMT

Time spent onshore counts towards workers' annual leave. http://t.co/uUQOftW2...

Call for evidence on rules for statutory consultations on Collective Redundancies closes on 31 Jan.

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:15:03 GMT

Call for evidence on rules for statutory consultations on Collective Redundancies closes on 31 Jan. http://t.co/arYknNQA...

Qualifying period to claim unfair dismissal expected to double to two years from April 2012.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:10:05 GMT

Qualifying period to claim unfair dismissal expected to double to two years from April 2012. http://t.co/ELT9fZk7...

SCIOs are now available as a legal vehicle for new charities and for some existing charities to convert.

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 08:25:02 GMT

SCIOs are now available as a legal vehicle for new charities and for some existing charities to convert. http://t.co/BpQATnWj...

Landfill site case set to be heard by Court of Appeal in late January.

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:49:05 GMT

Landfill site case set to be heard by Court of Appeal in late January. http://t.co/OTFvql8Z...

OFT refers completed acquisition of Cambridge Water plc by South Staffordshire plc to Competition Commission

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:35:58 GMT

OFT refers completed acquisition of Cambridge Water plc by South Staffordshire plc to Competition Commission http://t.co/rDPkDaa3...

Scottish Government's consultation on proposals to amend Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order closes on 13 January 2012.

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:33:00 GMT

Scottish Government's consultation on proposals to amend Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order closes on 13 January 2012....

Happy New Year to all our loyal Twitter followers!

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:33:00 GMT

Happy New Year to all our loyal Twitter followers!...

New rules on salary sacrifice and treatment of VAT come into force today (1 January 2012)

Sun, 01 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

New rules on salary sacrifice and treatment of VAT come into force today (1 January 2012)...

How far can restrictive covenants go to prevent employees taking LinkedIn contact details with them when leaving?

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:32:00 GMT

How far can restrictive covenants go to prevent employees taking LinkedIn contact details with them when leaving? http://t.co/0tmpCGYZ...

Employers monitoring net usage at work must inform it's happening (when and how online info will be viewed).

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:30:00 GMT

Employers monitoring net usage at work must inform it's happening (when and how online info will be viewed). http://t.co/PRQOKKZ0...

Data protection principles apply to the use of social networking sites as apply to all employee use of the internet.

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:16:00 GMT

Data protection principles apply to the use of social networking sites as apply to all employee use of the internet. http://t.co/PRQOKKZ0...

Government’s consultation on review of Feed-in Tariff (FiTs) ends on 23 December 2011.

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:29:00 GMT

Government’s consultation on review of Feed-in Tariff (FiTs) ends on 23 December 2011. http://t.co/Owamucij...

@CompetitionComm publishes timetable for audit inquiry.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:54:34 GMT

@CompetitionComm publishes timetable for audit inquiry. http://t.co/oiEo6s9X...

Communication is key to stop employees using social media to bad mouth employers or co-workers.

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:28:00 GMT

Communication is key to stop employees using social media to bad mouth employers or co-workers. http://t.co/qGLHbM4p...

Can employees be banned from using social networking at work?

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:27:00 GMT

Can employees be banned from using social networking at work? http://t.co/O0EBpHhU...

All empl policies, practices and procedures must be reviewed continuously to ensure fitness for social media dev.

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:27:00 GMT

All empl policies, practices and procedures must be reviewed continuously to ensure fitness for social media dev. http://t.co/JcispXae...

“All-encompassing” social media policies not an excuse to rest on any laurels.

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:26:00 GMT

“All-encompassing” social media policies not an excuse to rest on any laurels. http://t.co/JcispXae...

Swedish lingerie chain in hot water after staff asked to display bra size on name tags.

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:26:00 GMT

Swedish lingerie chain in hot water after staff asked to display bra size on name tags. http://t.co/7bhjmF19...

Discrimination on grounds of religion or belief: recent clarification of philosophical belief.

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 07:25:00 GMT

Discrimination on grounds of religion or belief: recent clarification of philosophical belief. http://t.co/p8pOhQY5...

Employees on long-term sick leave must request annual leave in line with Working Time Regulations to ensure payment.

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 08:42:01 GMT

Employees on long-term sick leave must request annual leave in line with Working Time Regulations to ensure payment. http://t.co/YbrGYKpi...

Survey suggests stress is the most common cause of long-term sickness absence among manual and non-manual employees.

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:24:00 GMT

Survey suggests stress is the most common cause of long-term sickness absence among manual and non-manual employees. http://t.co/vhMeEVaH...

Employers must have the means to tackle performance.

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:23:00 GMT

Employers must have the means to tackle performance. http://t.co/BvbAQgdy...

RT @OFTgov: OFT research published today underlines deterrent effect of UK Competition Regime

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:09:34 GMT

RT @OFTgov: OFT research published today underlines deterrent effect of UK Competition Regime http://t.co/X91ZBDtF...

OFT: “Research underlines deterrent effect of UK Competition Regime”

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:30:49 GMT

OFT: “Research underlines deterrent effect of UK Competition Regime”http://t.co/FyPydlYm...

New case clarifies law on whether existing guarantors can be obliged to guarantee assignees under English leases.

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:12:00 GMT

New case clarifies law on whether existing guarantors can be obliged to guarantee assignees under English leases. http://t.co/QlSjUI6h...

Proposed changes to Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order to reflect the UK Govt's changes to ROCs banding in E&W.

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:06:00 GMT

Proposed changes to Renewables Obligation (Scotland) Order to reflect the UK Govt's changes to ROCs banding in E&W. http://t.co/XtUWXmSF...

Polish Presidency hopes to obtain agreement today on the location of the Unified Patent Court.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:02:35 GMT

Polish Presidency hopes to obtain agreement today on the location of the Unified Patent Court. http://t.co/KQJ9scXK...

Polish Presidency hopes to obtain agreement today on the location of the Unified Patent Court.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:56:26 GMT

Polish Presidency hopes to obtain agreement today on the location of the Unified Patent Court. http://t.co/nVw2M0Ek...

Scottish consultation could see non-domestic buildings require Assessment of Carbon and Energy Performance.

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:21:00 GMT

Scottish consultation could see non-domestic buildings require Assessment of Carbon and Energy Performance. http://t.co/c5gOJiUC...

Feed-in tariffs uplift for small-scale anaerobic digestion.

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 08:05:00 GMT

Feed-in tariffs uplift for small-scale anaerobic digestion. http://t.co/foGNS6RA...

Scottish Government consults on measures to improve the energy performance of existing non-domestic buildings.

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:20:00 GMT

Scottish Government consults on measures to improve the energy performance of existing non-domestic buildings. http://t.co/c5gOJiUC...

MMS poised for growth with four new partners.

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:49:07 GMT

MMS poised for growth with four new partners. http://t.co/9OrZZVHQ...