Edinburgh arts tech firm seals deal with global events marketing business
Edinburgh-based tech firm crowdEngage has been acquired by global live entertainment marketing platform Activity Stream for an undisclosed…
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Employee Ownership – an alternative exit strategy?
Employee Ownership has the Scottish Government’s attention, accounts for just under 140 businesses in Scotland and is said to positively…
Keeping Roads Safe During the School Holidays
With the school holidays on the horizon, and children likely to be out and about making the most of their freedom from school, it’s more…
Overview of the Government’s response to ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation
The long anticipated response to the ‘Data: a new direction’ consultation which was launched on the 10th September 2021 is finally here.…
Collaborative Divorce - a Happy Ending
Believe it or not, it is possible for a couple to go through the divorce process without having a “fall out” and ending on bad terms.
If…
Keeping Up With the Blended Family
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker have recently tied the knot for the third time and the Kardashian clan has seen itself welcome not…
Only Fools and Horses' Del Boy becomes a literary work in court ruling
In a significant judgment this week, the Intellectual Property Enterprise Court ruled that the character of ‘Del Boy’ from the well-known…
Children’s personal data – what are your responsibilities?
Organisations must pay particular attention when it comes to the collection and processing of children’s personal data. Children possess…
Thorntons Employment Webinar | Fair Recruitment
All successful organisations need the right people and a vital part of achieving this is getting the process of recruitment right. However…
Wild Swimming and Outdoor Access Rights – The Perfect Storm?
Although further boosted by the pandemic, outdoor swimming and other water based activities have increased in popularity in recent years,…
Thorntons' Partner appointed Law Society of Scotland President
A senior solicitor from national full-service law firm Thorntons has been appointed as President of the Law Society of Scotland.
Dundee-…
Working with Dementia
Dementia Awareness Week 30 May to 5 June 2022
Dementia is often mistaken as something which happens when we get older, but it’s important…
Tayside and Perthshire Law Project confirms partnership with Thorntons Solicitors
The Tayside & Perthshire Law Project (TayPer) is delighted to announce its partnership with leading full service Scottish law firm,…
Employment Law Webinar | Hybrid Working & How to make it work
As Covid-19 restrictions have eased, many organisations have progressed from fully working at home to welcoming employees back to the…
Are Employees Entitled to the Extra Bank Holidays for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?
On the 6th of February this year Her Majesty The Queen became the first British Monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years…
What’s Law Got To Do With It?
Social media has been alight recently following both the Johnny Depp / Amber Heard defamation action as well as the more snappily titled…
Protecting the future of your Intellectual Property
As an Intellectual Property (“IP”) owner you may want to consider what happens to your protected assets and associated rights after your…
Thorntons promotes three new property partners
Full-service law firm Thorntons has strengthened its specialist property teams with the promotion of three new partners across its network…
Action on Brain Injury Week - See The Hidden Me
Action for Brain Injury week runs from 16 – 22 May 2022. This year, the focus is on raising awareness on what is often a hidden…
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day
May 13th marks Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, an annual awareness event arranged by the Spinal Injuries Association in conjunction with…
Queen’s Speech 2022: Employment Law overview
On 10 May 2022 the Queen’s speech was delivered by HRH The Prince of Wales standing in for the monarch, who missed the ceremony for the…