Is the presumption of advancement really a presumption? Yes, despite the views expressed by the Australian courts and by some commentators. See my recent article in the King's Law Journal, available on Open Access: tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

"Zedra Fiduciary Services (UK) Ltd v Attorney General: The Contemporary Scope of the Statutory Cy-près Doctrine" by John Picton in Modern Law Review: doi.org/10.1111/1468-2…

Thanks to Scottish Legal News for reporting about last week’s event at European Parliament where I presented my research on #NGO accountability & regulation.

The language of insolvency: why getting it wrong can harm struggling firms by John Tribe and yours truly. theconversation.com/the-language-o… via The Conversation

Some thoughts from (Edinburgh Law School Research) Dr Emilie Ghio (Emilie Ghio) and Law & Social Justice Dr. John Tribe (John Tribe) on the language of insolvency The Conversation - theconversation.com/the-language-o…… #insolvency #corporaterescue

'As trustees you are first and foremost the steward of your charity’s mission.. Whatever talent, experience or skill got you on the board in the first place – once you’re there, your purpose is the charity’s purpose.' gov.uk/government/spe…

Very interesting presentation at ACIE from Ross Palmer of Sayer Vincent highlighting the impact of VAT reverse charge rules on charities purchasing goods or services from overseas. He gives the example of paying for Facebook ads: FB supplies to UK come from Ireland. ...

Some thoughts Sky News regarding Royal patronage and value for money in this excellent new piece by Rhiannon Mills Follows the recent Royal patronage reshuffle - #patronagebargain #charities #patronage news.sky.com/story/king-cha… Law & Social Justice Law & Social Justice Research University of Liverpool News

Thrilled to see my article now published online, discussing the implications of charity law on elite education. Check out the whole Special Issue on the material basis of elite schooling with Sol Gamsu Aline Courtois Rebeccaboden as fab editors. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Sometimes, the facts of a case read just like the Equity & Trusts exam question that you thought might be pushing the boundaries of reality. Dryden v Young & Others (bailii.org/ew/cases/EWHC/…) examines various residuary gifts to incorrectly named charitable bodies.

A view of my office, this time from the outside looking in. I love it, along with the incredible Birmingham Law building. Uni of Birmingham

Governments have long been interested in volunteering. Sheard (1995) has argued that governments have viewed volunteering as ‘a panacea for whatever society’s current ills happen to be’. Or political parties’ ills? link.springer.com/chapter/10.100… #volunteering

As all charity lawyers know, Thornton v Howe (1862), concerning a gift to propagate the writings of Joanna Southcote, sets the bar low for the validity of religious gifts. Her prophet's cradle and box of prophecies seem to have found a good home! bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

BAGLAN AHOY! Who owns disclaimed land? The #liquidation, #disclaimer, and #escheat roadshow moves to Durham Law School today for this interesting The SLS seminar on #property research Law & Social Justice Law & Social Justice Research

We're looking for another property lawyer to join the team The University of Manchester. Come and join John Picton and me at UoM Law Manchester Centre for Law and Business jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?…

Other than applying VAT and business rates to independent schools, I don't think there are any more meaty charity law issues in the Labour manifesto? Overview: thirdsector.co.uk/charity-leader… Manifesto: labour.org.uk/change/kicksta…

Back in my old stomping ground Law & Social Justice Research, to participate in an international charity law symposium hosted by Charity Law & Policy, "Challenges in Non-Profit Law since the 1990s'. Looking forward to speaking on the challenges for social housing providers on 'going green'. Birmingham Law

This is the real reason we are here Law & Social Justice Research, to hold a Symposium in celebration of Professor Debra Morris's incredible contributions to non-profit law scholarship, which include making Charity Law & Policy the leading research unit into charity law internationally.

Delighted to be in Liverpool for Charity Law & Policy day conference with a range of charity law papers in tribute to recently retired Debra Morris with whom I had the pleasure of collaborating on one or two projects!

📣 I'm looking for a temporary research assistant for a project on the regulation of charitable independent schools, inc. data collection. 60 hours of work, flexibility on when work is completed. Reach out with any questions and share with anyone you think might be interested!