Maclay Murray and Spens News http://www.mms.co.uk/ The latest news from Maclay Murray and Spens Copyright (c) 2008 Maclay Murray and Spens en 1440 admin@mms.co.uk (admin) <![CDATA[MMS' Tynan: Proposals to scrap employer liability for 3rd party harassment & discrimination questionnaire rights facing controversy.]]> MMS' Tynan: Proposals to scrap employer liability for 3rd party harassment & discrimination questionnaire rights facing controversy.... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_202731388305276928.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 13:05:04 GMT <![CDATA[RT @personneltoday: Government moves to abolish law on harassment of staff by third parties]]> RT @personneltoday: Government moves to abolish law on harassment of staff by third parties http://t.co/x1szqZjn #hr... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_202716121659490304.aspx Wed, 16 May 2012 12:04:24 GMT <![CDATA[OSCR issues guidance for elected councillors acting as charity trustees "ex officio" as a councillor]]> OSCR issues guidance for elected councillors acting as charity trustees "ex officio" as a councillor http://t.co/xAky5ZMU... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_202081147256188929.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 18:01:14 GMT <![CDATA[BBC reports record charity shop trading]]> BBC reports record charity shop trading http://t.co/TcbKA5QB. Highlights role o... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_202031590057058304.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 14:44:19 GMT <![CDATA[.@ScotLawCom issue report which could help charities and museums clarify who owns artefacts they hold]]> .@ScotLawCom issue report which could help charities and museums clarify who owns artefacts they hold http://t.co/I6vxB4FZ... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_201963967399211009.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 10:15:36 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employer in London:flex/home working not viable? Reinforce wrk hrs & ensure staff think transport delays]]> London 2012: Employer in London:flex/home working not viable? Reinforce wrk hrs & ensure staff think transport delays http://t.co/VjgELjfU... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_201947486867308544.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 09:10:07 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employer in London: allowing staff to work from home? Ensure comprehensive home working policy is in place]]> London 2012: Employer in London: allowing staff to work from home? Ensure comprehensive home working policy is in place http://t.co/qkmOUC8Y... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_200848996074401792.aspx Fri, 11 May 2012 08:25:06 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employer in London? Flexible working patterns may help minimise disruptions.]]> London 2012: Employer in London? Flexible working patterns may help minimise disruptions. http://t.co/OjcmtANi... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_200501808261627904.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 09:25:30 GMT <![CDATA[Unclear whether Cable will propose exec pay to be subject to a super-majority vote.]]> Unclear whether Cable will propose exec pay to be subject to a super-majority vote.... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_200240567890882560.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 16:07:26 GMT <![CDATA[Binding votes on exec pay for shareholders should lead to earlier and better dialogue between companies and significant investors]]> Binding votes on exec pay for shareholders should lead to earlier and better dialogue between companies and significant investors... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_200240316534620161.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 16:06:26 GMT <![CDATA[Proposal to give shareholders binding votes on exec pay set to increase pressure on companies to align pay with performance]]> Proposal to give shareholders binding votes on exec pay set to increase pressure on companies to align pay with performance... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_200240042336194560.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 16:05:21 GMT <![CDATA[RT @lexmundi: MMS receives the Lex Mundi Annual Award for Top Referring Firm in its category LexMundiDC]]> RT @lexmundi: MMS receives the Lex Mundi Annual Award for Top Referring Firm in its category #LexMundiDC... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_200148411142512640.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 10:01:14 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Working in London? Transport for London guidance on planning for travel disruption available here:]]> London 2012: Working in London? Transport for London guidance on planning for travel disruption available here: http://t.co/YX9m06mx... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_200116661167206400.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 07:55:04 GMT <![CDATA[RBS announces charitable giving via cash machines: panel to select eight charities to benefit]]> RBS announces charitable giving via cash machines: panel to select eight charities to benefit http://t.co/jfVVgDES... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_199893754268745729.aspx Tue, 08 May 2012 17:09:19 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Ensure policy on alcohol before/during work is clear, if not disciplinary action could prove hard 2 defend]]> London 2012: Ensure policy on alcohol before/during work is clear, if not disciplinary action could prove hard 2 defend http://t.co/m13FTCA4... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_199771908844167169.aspx Tue, 08 May 2012 09:05:09 GMT <![CDATA[Ensure a sufficiently proactive approach to social media issues. Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Ensure a sufficiently proactive approach to social media issues. #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_199502714097508353.aspx Mon, 07 May 2012 15:15:28 GMT <![CDATA[Consider importance of appropriate training of social media staff. Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Consider importance of appropriate training of social media staff. #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_199412051720933376.aspx Mon, 07 May 2012 09:15:12 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Events likely to be widely available on the net: employers should review IT policies and settings.]]> London 2012: Events likely to be widely available on the net: employers should review IT policies and settings. http://t.co/F2w8yb3X... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_199398192876494849.aspx Mon, 07 May 2012 08:20:08 GMT <![CDATA[Are managers clear on the appropriate boundaries during recruitment process? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Are managers clear on the appropriate boundaries during recruitment process? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_198370214512041985.aspx Fri, 04 May 2012 12:15:19 GMT <![CDATA[Is response to apparent misuse proportionate to damage done? Mitigating circumstances? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Is response to apparent misuse proportionate to damage done? Mitigating circumstances? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_198324917547180032.aspx Fri, 04 May 2012 09:15:19 GMT <![CDATA[Are you clear about appropriate action if victim of online copycats? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Are you clear about appropriate action if victim of online copycats? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_198234279292055552.aspx Fri, 04 May 2012 03:15:09 GMT <![CDATA[Are you alert to risks and have effective means of mitigation? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Are you alert to risks and have effective means of mitigation? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_198056995226533888.aspx Thu, 03 May 2012 15:30:42 GMT <![CDATA[Are T&Cs written to limit liability? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Are T&Cs written to limit liability? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_198007936243601408.aspx Thu, 03 May 2012 12:15:45 GMT <![CDATA[Are you clear on ownership of accounts and content? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Are you clear on ownership of accounts and content? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197975060391280640.aspx Thu, 03 May 2012 10:05:07 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Watching online at work? Employees need to know what is/not permissible & disciplinary conseq of a breach.]]> London 2012: Watching online at work? Employees need to know what is/not permissible & disciplinary conseq of a breach. http://t.co/qvjIrH56 http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197948638075428864.aspx Thu, 03 May 2012 08:20:07 GMT <![CDATA[Third party content. Do you monitor content and can you establish a defence to claims? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Third party content. Do you monitor content and can you establish a defence to claims? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197644142761877505.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 12:10:10 GMT <![CDATA[Are policies & guidelines clear so employees know what is expected of them? Employer SocialMedia Checklist]]> Are policies & guidelines clear so employees know what is expected of them? #Employer #SocialMedia #Checklist... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197613923682357248.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 10:10:05 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Watching at work? Employers should establish ground rules on appropriate behaviour, acceptable dress etc.]]> London 2012: Watching at work? Employers should establish ground rules on appropriate behaviour, acceptable dress etc. http://t.co/BaOQHsVt... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197597567629004800.aspx Wed, 02 May 2012 09:05:05 GMT <![CDATA[MMS social media update event tonight set to brief employers on best practice Employer SocialMedia]]> MMS social media update event tonight set to brief employers on best practice #Employer #SocialMedia... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197362267191386112.aspx Tue, 01 May 2012 17:30:05 GMT <![CDATA[Anglo American and Lafarge required by @CompetitionComm to sell portfolio ahead of proposed construction materials JV.]]> Anglo American and Lafarge required by @CompetitionComm to sell portfolio ahead of proposed construction materials JV. http://t.co/SUTkSHnM... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197246435517935616.aspx Tue, 01 May 2012 09:49:49 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Watching events at work? Ensure appropriate TV licence is in place.]]> London 2012: Watching events at work? Ensure appropriate TV licence is in place. http://t.co/k8oiB0A0... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_197238989105803265.aspx Tue, 01 May 2012 09:20:14 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employers: consider issuing gentle reminder: non-genuine sickness absence will lead 2 disciplinary action.]]> London 2012: Employers: consider issuing gentle reminder: non-genuine sickness absence will lead 2 disciplinary action. http://t.co/a6PY3gYb... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_196987441159208961.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:40:40 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Good time to check policies on management of unauthorised and sickness absence are up to date.]]> London 2012: Good time to check policies on management of unauthorised and sickness absence are up to date. http://t.co/9qG2bNoK... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_196866516413710337.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2012 08:40:09 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employers should ensure rest periods comply with working time regs where curr wrk practices are changed]]> London 2012: Employers should ensure rest periods comply with working time regs where curr wrk practices are changed http://t.co/J2VJpEGE... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_196623657567653888.aspx Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:35:07 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employers may consider allowing employee-organised shift swaps.]]> London 2012: Employers may consider allowing employee-organised shift swaps. http://t.co/nk2mt4p7... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_196533051923234817.aspx Sun, 29 Apr 2012 10:35:05 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employers may consider flex working to allow staff to watch events and make up time at other times]]> London 2012: Employers may consider flex working to allow staff to watch events and make up time at other times http://t.co/8c2RWBCw... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_196170665097822208.aspx Sat, 28 Apr 2012 10:35:05 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles: "Tailored care for loved ones with dementia often revolves around power of attorney to empower decision making by family"]]> MMS' Alan Eccles: "Tailored care for loved ones with dementia often revolves around power of attorney to empower decision making by family"... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195876233047834624.aspx Fri, 27 Apr 2012 15:05:07 GMT <![CDATA[.@louistheroux highlights care and protection measures for supporting those with dementia and their families]]> .@louistheroux highlights care and protection measures for supporting those with dementia and their families http://t.co/9aY6BD8C... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195828433777999872.aspx Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:55:11 GMT <![CDATA[Scotland Bill now passed by MPs includes new powers for Holyrood over personal taxation]]> Scotland Bill now passed by MPs includes new powers for Holyrood over personal taxation... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195795315415187456.aspx Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:43:35 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012 volunteers: Employers need to decide if volunteers 2 be given priority over non-volunteer app for ann leave]]> London 2012 volunteers: Employers need to decide if volunteers 2 be given priority over non-volunteer app for ann leave http://t.co/nQihn0N1... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195776867578548224.aspx Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:30:17 GMT <![CDATA[Acas has suggested employers may match staff holiday leave with special leave due to potential to develop volunteers’ skills during Games.]]> Acas has suggested employers may match staff holiday leave with special leave due to potential to develop volunteers’ skills during Games.... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195717672124694528.aspx Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:35:03 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012 volunteers: Employers should consider whether paid or unpaid leave for volunteers.]]> London 2012 volunteers: Employers should consider whether paid or unpaid leave for volunteers. http://t.co/zDow1on2... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195520419716014080.aspx Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:31:15 GMT <![CDATA[BBC reports 20% incr in shoplifting from charity shops: highlights role of trading for charity income says MMS' Eccles]]> BBC reports 20% incr in shoplifting from charity shops: highlights role of trading for charity income says MMS' Eccles http://t.co/ZoKQGzqq... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195435634691817472.aspx Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:54:20 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012: Employers must make clear policy on annual leave at an early stage.]]> London 2012: Employers must make clear policy on annual leave at an early stage. http://t.co/mSkUDVbg... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195429685168050177.aspx Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:30:42 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012 ann leave req: deadline could be set for holiday req, with dec'n made according to needs of employers]]> London 2012 ann leave req: deadline could be set for holiday req, with dec'n made according to needs of employers http://t.co/SPhS3OEV... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195156515592740865.aspx Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:25:13 GMT <![CDATA[Annual leave: First come, first served policy could be implemented for duration of London 2012.]]> Annual leave: First come, first served policy could be implemented for duration of London 2012. http://t.co/8ARnx9wn... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_195064631407034368.aspx Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:20:06 GMT <![CDATA[RT @competitioncomm: CC approves Edinburgh airport sale]]> RT @competitioncomm: CC approves Edinburgh airport sale http://t.co/5cUwtwos #competitioncomm #edinburghairport<... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_194459805484724224.aspx Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:16:45 GMT <![CDATA[London 2012 annual leave requests must be dealt with fairly and transparently.]]> London 2012 annual leave requests must be dealt with fairly and transparently. http://t.co/VhwxEmCa... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_194445571644338178.aspx Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:20:11 GMT <![CDATA[Employers likely to receive high volume of holiday requests leading up to and during the 2012 Games]]> Employers likely to receive high volume of holiday requests leading up to and during the 2012 Games http://t.co/j4heDapU... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_194339860708995072.aspx Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:20:08 GMT <![CDATA[ASV signs MMS legal team]]> Aberdeen Sports Village, the award-winning facility created by University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City Council and sportscotland, has appointed Maclay Murray & Spens (MMS) as its new legal advisers. ... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/mmsnews_65867.aspx Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New version of unincorp assoc likely to be some time away - Westminster agreement needed]]> New version of unincorp assoc likely to be some time away - Westminster agreement needed... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_193282895903858688.aspx Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:20:08 GMT <![CDATA[European Commission database of transnational agreements entered into by multinational companies now available.]]> European Commission database of transnational agreements entered into by multinational companies now available. http://t.co/qVKx54Hz... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_193225053473742848.aspx Fri, 20 Apr 2012 07:30:17 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles: "Charities should think about SCIO as well as any new version of unincorp assoc."]]> MMS' Alan Eccles: "Charities should think about SCIO as well as any new version of unincorp assoc."... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_192976224811892736.aspx Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:01:31 GMT <![CDATA[RT @oftgov: British Airways to pay £58.5 million penalty in OFT fuel surcharge decision]]> RT @oftgov: British Airways to pay £58.5 million penalty in OFT fuel surcharge decision http://t.co/xNLIG2AB... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_192900142297391104.aspx Thu, 19 Apr 2012 09:59:12 GMT <![CDATA[‘Apprenticeships that Work’ @CIPD guide offers one-stop-shop for employers.]]> ‘Apprenticeships that Work’ @CIPD guide offers one-stop-shop for employers. http://t.co/QLDYV4Eb... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_192875200889630720.aspx Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:20:05 GMT <![CDATA[UK Govt initial action on Scot Law Commission proposals to better protect unincorp assocs]]> UK Govt initial action on Scot Law Commission proposals to better protect unincorp assocs... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_192637408267870208.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:35:11 GMT <![CDATA[UK Government to consult on new legal vehicle for not for profit unincorporated association]]> UK Government to consult on new legal vehicle for not for profit unincorporated association http://t.co/C3Nz9Gqz... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_192603974585696257.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 14:22:20 GMT <![CDATA[Director disqualified: permitted father, who had previously been disqualified, to act in the management of his company.]]> Director disqualified: permitted father, who had previously been disqualified, to act in the management of his company. http://t.co/pffFTHrN... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_192500272839401473.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 07:30:16 GMT <![CDATA[MMS’ Renewables team to run joint seminar with Xi Engineering Consultants, exploring UK small-scale onshore wind market]]> MMS’ Renewables team to run joint seminar with Xi Engineering Consultants, exploring UK small-scale onshore wind market http://t.co/5m4ffVwC... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_192152975421083649.aspx Tue, 17 Apr 2012 08:30:14 GMT <![CDATA[US provides lucrative windfall for UK whistleblowers, with potential rewards of up to 30% of penalties collected by SEC]]> US provides lucrative windfall for UK whistleblowers, with potential rewards of up to 30% of penalties collected by SEC http://t.co/KqNIO7am... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_191777963786780672.aspx Mon, 16 Apr 2012 07:40:04 GMT <![CDATA[Important place of Scottish philanthropy underlined by Carnegie Awards coming to Scotland]]> Important place of Scottish philanthropy underlined by Carnegie Awards coming to Scotland http://t.co/R6DvFE5k... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190808280770166784.aspx Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:26:53 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles: "New 10% IHT charity relief overshadowed as a result of income tax relief row"]]> MMS' Alan Eccles: "New 10% IHT charity relief overshadowed as a result of income tax relief row"... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190782688712605696.aspx Fri, 13 Apr 2012 13:45:12 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Eccles: "income tax relief row highlights whether paying tax or being charitable is better for society"]]> MMS' Eccles: "income tax relief row highlights whether paying tax or being charitable is better for society"... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190718533494259713.aspx Fri, 13 Apr 2012 09:30:16 GMT <![CDATA[JCT has issued update to Standard Building Contract.]]> JCT has issued update to Standard Building Contract. http://t.co/nN6VzZtr... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190702125377007616.aspx Fri, 13 Apr 2012 08:25:04 GMT <![CDATA[Director receives suspended prison sentence for failing to keep adequate accounting records.]]> Director receives suspended prison sentence for failing to keep adequate accounting records. http://t.co/1mudJRVF... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190510914980679680.aspx Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:45:16 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles: HMRC/OSCR may need to revise policies after No 10's "charities don't, in all cases, do a great deal of charitable work"]]> MMS' Alan Eccles: HMRC/OSCR may need to revise policies after No 10's "charities don't, in all cases, do a great deal of charitable work"... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190427839978422272.aspx Thu, 12 Apr 2012 14:15:09 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles: fit and proper charity test could be extended in wake of tax relief cap row.]]> MMS' Alan Eccles: fit and proper charity test could be extended in wake of tax relief cap row.... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190361885214904320.aspx Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:53:04 GMT <![CDATA[MMS acts for management in Duke Street's buy-out of LM Funerals from Sovereign Capital]]> MMS acts for management in Duke Street's buy-out of LM Funerals from Sovereign Capital http://t.co/RN7Zb1HV... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_190169727560200192.aspx Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:09:30 GMT <![CDATA[Latest in tax relief row highlights need for charities to be "fit and proper"]]> Latest in tax relief row highlights need for charities to be "fit and proper" http://t.co/0i7XuHPH... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_189991298843934720.aspx Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:20:30 GMT <![CDATA[Recent cases highlight personal risk to directors of failing to ensure compliance with requirements of company law.]]> Recent cases highlight personal risk to directors of failing to ensure compliance with requirements of company law. http://t.co/FTNuo0KQ... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_189966033417814017.aspx Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:40:06 GMT <![CDATA[Disclosure of confidential procurement info sees prison sentences of 12 months to 5 yrs and director disqualifications]]> Disclosure of confidential procurement info sees prison sentences of 12 months to 5 yrs and director disqualifications http://t.co/vAiDAvsP... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_189614957845954560.aspx Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:25:03 GMT <![CDATA[2012 consultation on changes to English Building Regs: S2 - Part L (Conservation of fuel and power). Responses invited.]]> 2012 consultation on changes to English Building Regs: S2 - Part L (Conservation of fuel and power). Responses invited. http://t.co/XgXxGmJH... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_189236210705772544.aspx Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:20:03 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles: "Charities should watch out for updates on OSCR Online to make most use"]]> MMS' Alan Eccles: "Charities should watch out for updates on OSCR Online to make most use" http://t.co/dyEsdX98... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_187868472276033536.aspx Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:45:08 GMT <![CDATA[FOI request confirms info on contaminated land has to be disclosed by local authority]]> FOI request confirms info on contaminated land has to be disclosed by local authority http://t.co/forOuFQR... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_187792971784138752.aspx Thu, 05 Apr 2012 07:45:08 GMT <![CDATA[OSCR Online to make charity filing easier and better info access for public]]> OSCR Online to make charity filing easier and better info access for public http://t.co/HnUo2zCJ... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_187506088067874817.aspx Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:45:09 GMT <![CDATA[Claim to ICO that exemption/exception applies must be backed by evidence. If it is not, claim likely to be dismissed.]]> Claim to ICO that exemption/exception applies must be backed by evidence. If it is not, claim likely to be dismissed. http://t.co/wxmJsrcU... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_187423035643527168.aspx Wed, 04 Apr 2012 07:15:08 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Eccles welcomes launch of initial stage of OSCR Online]]> MMS' Eccles welcomes launch of initial stage of OSCR Online http://t.co/ML73qjhd... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_187140234985738240.aspx Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:31:23 GMT <![CDATA[New asbestos regs: fewer types of lower risk work exempt from notification of work, medicals & maintain health records]]> New asbestos regs: fewer types of lower risk work exempt from notification of work, medicals & maintain health records http://t.co/NyP1yS2u... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_187083304804171776.aspx Tue, 03 Apr 2012 08:45:10 GMT <![CDATA[.OFTGov launches on-line register of supervised businesses]]> .OFTGov launches on-line register of supervised businesses http://t.co/EyuuLDZx... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_186808560355782656.aspx Mon, 02 Apr 2012 14:33:26 GMT <![CDATA[MMS to hold seminars on Deepwater Horizon decisions relating to BP's indemnity obligations under relevant contracts.]]> MMS to hold seminars on Deepwater Horizon decisions relating to BP's indemnity obligations under relevant contracts. http://t.co/vj0hhJHw... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_186720898156470272.aspx Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:45:05 GMT <![CDATA[DECC intends to introduce Electricity Market Reform legislation in the spring.]]> DECC intends to introduce Electricity Market Reform legislation in the spring. http://t.co/i9v2pvWm... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_185611080695943168.aspx Fri, 30 Mar 2012 07:15:04 GMT <![CDATA[H&SE set to introduce single set of new asbestos regs by April 2012, revoking Control of Asbestos Regs 2006.]]> H&SE set to introduce single set of new asbestos regs by April 2012, revoking Control of Asbestos Regs 2006. http://t.co/VSxSA3Ua... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_185249945937379328.aspx Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:20:03 GMT <![CDATA[.@OFTGov launches consultation on Competition Act procedures guidance]]> .@OFTGov launches consultation on Competition Act procedures guidance http://t.co/fxPz3WWI... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_184964696972070913.aspx Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:26:34 GMT <![CDATA[Responses to DECC consultation on Solar PV Feed-in Tariff due by 3 April.]]> Responses to DECC consultation on Solar PV Feed-in Tariff due by 3 April. http://t.co/XxKClE7O... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_184908953455575040.aspx Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:45:04 GMT <![CDATA[Construction: pace at which work progresses could be irrelevant as long as finished by agreed contract completion date.]]> Construction: pace at which work progresses could be irrelevant as long as finished by agreed contract completion date. http://t.co/2E9NHmos... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_184545300277493760.aspx Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:40:02 GMT <![CDATA[Scottish Arbitration Centre expected to reduce time, energy and costs for parties in resolving disputes.]]> Scottish Arbitration Centre expected to reduce time, energy and costs for parties in resolving disputes. http://t.co/JKENHraU... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_184170328770084864.aspx Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:50:02 GMT <![CDATA[MMS appoints seventh new partner in five months]]> Maclay Murray & Spens LLP (MMS), the leading UK commercial law firm, has made its seventh partner appointment in five months, with the hire of http://t.co/RLfUSDx6... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_183103302676914176.aspx Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:10:03 GMT <![CDATA[Westminster report: potential long-term benefits in developing UK wave and tidal industry are significant.]]> Westminster report: potential long-term benefits in developing UK wave and tidal industry are significant. http://t.co/yqQTGU8T... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182732102620549120.aspx Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:35:02 GMT <![CDATA[MMS Budget Update]]> The Chancellor sees hard work as the growth strategy for the United Kingdom and its people to lead the country out of financial uncertainties. MMS' Alan Eccles: "Restrictions on Gift Aid could hurt charities' income" #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182499355478069248.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:10:11 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles calls for urgent clarification on Gift Aid and impact on charities Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS' Alan Eccles calls for urgent clarification on Gift Aid and impact on charities #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182493077208956928.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:45:14 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles: "Gift Aid restrictions a possibility after today's Budget." Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS' Alan Eccles: "Gift Aid restrictions a possibility after today's Budget." #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182480533228490752.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:55:24 GMT <![CDATA[MMS' Alan Eccles asks if restriction on unltd capped income tax relief will hit charities Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS' Alan Eccles asks if restriction on unltd capped income tax relief will hit charities #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182480315774812160.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 14:54:32 GMT <![CDATA[MMS Budget- Osborne has taken his seat- full MMS Budget Update coming shortly Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS Budget- Osborne has taken his seat- full MMS Budget Update coming shortly #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182461723566022656.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:40:39 GMT <![CDATA[MMS Budget- income tax personal allowance up to £9,205 from 2013 Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS Budget- income tax personal allowance up to £9,205 from 2013 #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182461656553619456.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:40:23 GMT <![CDATA[MMS Budget- income tax- April 2013- 45p top rate Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS Budget- income tax- April 2013- 45p top rate #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182457429810884608.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:23:35 GMT <![CDATA[MMS Budget- 7pc stamp duty on £2m residences Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS Budget- 7pc stamp duty on £2m residences #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182456989132136448.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:50 GMT <![CDATA[MMS Budget- capital gains tax on offshore vehicles buying UK residences Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS Budget- capital gains tax on offshore vehicles buying UK residences #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182456929233285120.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:36 GMT <![CDATA[MMS Budget- Stamp Duty avoidance-£2m residences into company- Stamp Duty 15 pc from today Budget2012 Budget Osborne]]> MMS Budget- Stamp Duty avoidance-£2m residences into company- Stamp Duty 15 pc from today #Budget2012 #Budget #Osborne... ]]> http://www.mms.co.uk/VerySmartPeople/MMSNewsroom/NewsArticles/Mmsnews_182456851873529856.aspx Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:21:18 GMT