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Welcome to Thorntons News 2002- 2012 archive section.

2012

November Thorntons strengthens technology team in the capital

November Media lawyer believes fear needs to be restored following Leveson enquiry

November Work Christmas Parties Don’t Have to be an HR Headache

November Advice when Leasing Business Premises (pdf)

November When things go wrong - Lessons to learn from Auntie

November Thorntons Charity Wills are underway in Forfar

November Band of lawyers tune up for Duncan Bannatyne’s charity ball

November Thorntons Charity Wills are underway in Arbroath

November Estate Agency Services (pdf)

November Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way to Help

October The Importance of having a Will (pdf)

October Sponsorship boost for Dundee High FP Rugby Club

Octobeer New Owner-Employee Contracts

October Redundancy and Insolvent Employers (pdf)

September Potential Costs of Long Term Care (pdf)

September New Rules for Property Factors (pdf)

September Why a reshuffle isn’t the answer to managing poor performance

September Perth property experiences mixed summer market

September Advancing your career with Social Media

August Employment Law and Immigration

August Mortgage Advice (pdf)

August The thorny issue of TUPE has once again been considered by the EAT

August Court Orders to Protect Vulnerable Adults (pdf)

July Thorntons celebrates 50 years in Brothockbank House

July Don’t rush to court to settle divorce

July Looking for Income from your Investments (pdf)

July Ranger’s story brings employment law into media spotlight

June Licensing (pdf)

June Thorntons strengthens Land and Rural team

June Options for Funding a Court Action (pdf)

May Diamond Jubilee brings Open or Close issues

May Farmers warned against false product advertising

May Compensation Claims (pdf)

April Thorntons campaign Will make a change

April Age old questions remain unanswered

April International issue sparks new divorce trend

April Land Rural Business (pdf)

March Managing Partner Craig Nicol, featured in this week's Times business supplement on Dundee Click here to read more>>

March Thorntons strengthens employment team

March Employee's Beliefs V Employer Needs

March Lawyers get on their bikes for charity

February Thorntons Invests in their Financial Team

February TUC identifies a growth in the number of 50 and 60 year olds undertaking unpaid work.

February Tayside House Sales, Market Comment February 2012

February A law for one but not for others

February George Solley comments on Tayside House Sales

February Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce Law Week

January Tayside Lawyer Highlights Importance of Wills

January It’s Dday for Tayside Divorce Lawyers

December The New Cookie Rules (pdf)

2011

December Supreme Court's Lankmark Decision on Annual Leave

December New Joint Managing Partners for Thorntons

November Thorntons Welcomes Launch of British Newspaper Archive

November Work Christmas Parties Don't Have to be a Headache

November Stress in the Workplace Must be Taken Seriously

October When there's a Will, there's a Way to Help

October Arbroath Makes Top Ten List for House Price Growth

October Employment Alert - Adverse Weather Policies

September Thorntons boosts employment team with new additions

September Lawyers Hit the Right Note for £5,000 Charity Windfall

August Thorntons Law unveils Scotland's First Online Legal One-Stop-Shop

August Thorntons Property Services report improved activity in June 2011

July Tayside and Perth dodge summer property slump

June Collaborative working generates success for Digital Spark partners

June Smartphone site launched for Tayside househunters

June Thorntons strengthens IP team with partner appointment

May George Solley Comments on the Dundee Property Market

May ICO Issues Guidance on New Cookie Law

May Scotland's First Criminal Conviction for Illegal File-Sharing

May Mosley v. the United Kingdom: no violation of right to privacy

May Do we have a right to privacy

May Outdated Copyright Law

May New Cookie Law

April Digital Economy Act: Judicial Review Outcome

April Perth Property Market Springs into Action

April Social Networking – Are you giving too much away?

April 'Privacy by Default': Google Buzz case settlement, and plans to modernise EU data protection laws

April Spring bounce-back begins with sharp rise in homes for sale

April Dave TV: is a rebranding exercise imminent for comedy channel?

April 2012 Olympic Games: Taking Steps to Protect Official Sponsorship Rights

April Apple fights to protect the term 'App Store'

April It's Not Just Trade Mark Infringement, Its M&S Trade Mark Infringement.

March Be careful what you Tweet

March Budget 2011 - Thorntons Property Services Response to FirstBuy initiative

March Traditional Cumberland Sausage Secures Protected Status

March Positivity Emanating from BAFTA Video Games Awards

March UK Product Placement Laws

March Planning a Street Party for the Royal Wedding?

March The Digital Economy Act 2010: Awaiting Judicial Review

January Thorntons' Team shortlisted for National Accolade

January New Partner at Thorntons

January A Ray of Light for the Housing Market

 

2010

December Thorntons specialist elected chair of Family Law Association

November Thorntons licensing team is Best Bar None

November Will-making recession busters boost charity campaign

October Thorntons expert urges vulnerable businesses to take early action for debt recovery.

September Thorntons' partner joins Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce board

September All-star line up revealed for Dundee Sportsman's Dinner

August Thorntons celebrates eight senior solicitor promotions

August Thorntons' specialist lays solid foundations for Scots construction sector in new book

June Thorntons backs new proposal to crack down on unregulated Will writers

June Trade Marks - Sugababes

May Online Scrapes With the Law

May Tayside firm urges small businesses to brush up on equality policies

May Art exhibition raises £10,000 for Cancer Research

May Tayside legal firm tackles accident costs with innovative solution

April Thorntons expands employment team with new appointment

April Band of lawyers tune up for Monster charity gig

April Digital Economy Act 2010(pdf)

April Intellectual Property: Bright Side of the Moon(pdf)

April Firms Join Forces with Local Talent to Raise Cash for Cancer Research

April Thorntons campaign Will make a change

March Housebuilder code to boost new homes market confidence

March Bank lending top of the bill for Tayside businesses

March Thorntons appoints leading lawyer to expand IP team

March Celebrities Challenging Privacy Laws

March Lawyers fit for marathon fundraising mission

February Thorntons celebrates first specialist on site in Tayside

January Thorntons backs farming industry's bid to future proof agriculture in Scotland

 

2009

November Thorntons reports 90% upturn in seasonal sales

November Where there's a Will, there's a way to help

September Thorntons Property moves in to new home

August Construction law seminars go on site at Thorntons

August Thorntons Invests in Forfar Office

July Fixed price sellers throw lifeline to Perth house hunters

July Soaring temperatures spark heated debate over maximum temperatures in the workplace

June Thorntons Property Services on the move

June Thorntons advises employers on rules of tackling tricky situations

June Victory for elderly over free personal care

May Thorntons partner becomes head of Guildry

May Finance Key to Opening up the Property Market

April Tayside charities thrown credit crunch lifeline

April Employment Law Partner comments on cuts to Pension Contributions

April Market Comment by Investment Managers at Thorntons Investment Services

April Thorntons Property Services comment on Nationwide house price statement

March Couples who settle for less can save money in divorce

March Year End Planning - Pensions

March Asbestos compensation claims set to rise in Scotland as legislation overturned

February Thorntons Partner makes Headway in Personal Injury

February Tayside property market down but not out

February Realistic prices can be key to cash in on market downturn in Tayside

January English court ruling on agricultural lease VAT could impact Scots landlords

 

2008

December Thorntons Comment on Government's Response to the Tenant Farming Forum

November Tayside businesses welcome CBI president to Dundee

November Unhappy couples forced to stick together to beat Christmas crunch

October Scottish law firm Thorntons claims victory in first ever Gangmasters Act case

October Prize winners from Thorntons' free information day

October Homebuyers in Dundee thrown credit crunch lifeline

October Thorntons hosts free info and advice charity tea celebrating National Older Person's day

October Increase to National Minimum Wage

September Thorntons HR Director shortlisted for national award

July John Swinney highlights plans to support rural Scotland at Guthrie Castle

June Thorntons' boosts partner power with Summer promotions

June Thorntons' partner urges music moguls to Go North for legal advice at Dundee festival

June Thorntons celebrates Rhythm and Dance at Fergusson Gallery reception

May Thorntons Recognised for Outstanding Contribution at London HR Awards

May Thorntons Highlight Care Cost Issues for Elderly and Families

April Thorntons Makes Caring £14000 Contribution to Dundee Kids Charity

April Solicitors Tune up to Smash £11,000 Maggie's Fundraising Total

April Thorntons Blooming in the Fair City with New George Street Offices

April Thorntons Urge Employers to Communicate with Staff to Avoid £75,000 Fines Under New Laws

April Firms Join Forces to Celebrate Local Talent and Raise Cash for Cancer Research

March Dundee and Angus Businesses Confident as Chamber of Commerce Opens

March Solicitors go Behind Bars for Maggie's Centres

February Ticking Timebomb; Thorntons Highlight Issues Affecting Elderly

February Thorntons Tackles Rising Cost of Stress in the Workplace

February Will Aid Goes Annual

February Thorntons Strengthen Rural Business Team With Leading Consultant

January Thorntons Rocks up £4000 for Local Charity

 

2007

December Thorntons Makes History with Angus Council

December Thorntons Are Packed and Ready to Go

December Thorntons Outgrows Edinburgh Base

November Tayside Open for Business with First CBI Dinner

November Family Law Settlement Service Launched in Perth, Dundee and Angus

November Thorntons Take the Lead in Highlighting Implications of Social Networking Sites for Employers

September New Thorntons Appointment is a Legal Services First

June Address: When Should I Apply for a Mortgage?

June Exchange: Good news for Savers

May Thorntons Success Prompts Move to Former Gym Premises

April Leading Commercial Property Lawyer Joins Thorntons

April Thorntons Clients are UK's Most Willing Charity Givers

April Thorntons Solicitors Get Ready to Take a Hike for Charity

April Thorntons Helps Keep Dundee in the Picture

March Cancer Law Change is Victory for Sufferers

March  Thorntons Makes the Case for Companies House

February Dundee House Prices Still on the Up

January Thorntons Success Prompts Dundee Relocation

January New TV Ad Campaign