Lights, Camera, Court Action?
Whilst I might tell friends that my job as a personal injury solicitor is just like a courtroom drama and that I resemble Tom Cruise in A…
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Primary, secondary or neither?
In the past few years across the UK we have seen some reported decisions on psychological injury and the differences between primary and…
The End of Protection from Insolvency Pressure is in Sight… For Some.
The Insolvency Service has announced that the temporary insolvency protection measures, specifically the restriction on liquidation…
Seeking help for domestic abuse in Scotland
Figures recently published by the Scottish Government have shown that domestic abuse reports have risen for the fourth year in a row and…
Are you too young to have a Will?
“That's something my parents would do”, “That won’t affect me”, “I don’t have any assets”, “Why should I see a solicitor?”
It is easy to…
Disability Awareness Day
The Equality Act 2010 affords protection to disabled people from discrimination in education, in housing, when receiving services and of…
Dying without a Will v having a professionally made Will
Everyone should have a Will, no matter what they own, or their family situation. The best way to understand why Wills are so important is…
Post Covid19 working environments - Should employers update dress code policies?
There was a noticeable relaxing of dress codes during lockdown, as employers recognised that there was no need for employees to wear…
Managing Curricula Vitae (CVs) in Compliance with Data Protection Rules
CVs inherently contain personal data including sensitive personal data, and strict adherence to data protection requirements is required…
Over 18? Here's why you should have a Will
The first few years in the world of work are generally exciting times for a young adult. Whether you’ve just left school and are starting…
Professional conduct: getting help when you need it most
Over the last few years, I have been asked to help many individuals who have found themselves the subject of potentially serious…
Thorntons launches Charity Wills Campaign virtually this September
Cash for Kids is expected to receive a five figure sum again this year from Thorntons Solicitors as the beneficiary of the firm’s Charity…
Right to Work Checks – Coronavirus Adjustments extended to 5 April 2022
Yesterday, the Home Office announced that the adjusted right to work check process introduced in March 2020 will be extended to 5 April…
The Dangers of DIY Wills
The last 18 months have had many challenges and we have been very busy helping clients who are looking to arrange their personal affairs,…
Why parents should make a Will
A common worry for many parents is who will look after their children in the event of their untimely passing.
Statistics published by the…
A ‘Marvel’-lous look at trade mark breadth
One important aspect for businesses to understand about their trade marks is how broadly their intellectual property is protected. When…
Employment Law Specialist Reminds Bosses to Ensure Staff Holidays
With many workers’ routines and schedules having undergone a huge change in the wake of the pandemic, staff are left feeling more under…
Too Hot to Handle… The Workload?
With the recent spell of hot weather and summer temperatures set to rise consistently (Global Warming, I see you!), how have you found…
Should Patients be Able to Sue for Clinical Negligence?
This month, Nick Ross gave his opinion in The Times that patients should not be able to sue the NHS for mistakes which result in injury or…
Training Contracts at Thorntons
At Thorntons, we know that applying for Training Contracts can be a stressful and sometimes gruelling process but we feel that the…
Property Market Booming in Angus
Since the property market reopened on the 29th June 2020, the market in Angus has been exceptionally busy.
At Thorntons, we have seen a…