Thorntons appoints commercial real estate partners as part of Glasgow growth plans
Full-service law firm Thorntons has appointed two new partners to its commercial real estate team as part of a strengthening of its…
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The Clarkson Effect
Love him or loathe him, this week saw the return of Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime. Having already seen the rather unlikely face of…
Data Protection | IDTA and Transfer Risk Agreements Webinar
Following to the ICO’s publication of new, long-awaited guidance on international data transfers, Morgan O’Neill unpicks the new…
Ballot Opening for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa
The India Young Professionals Scheme visa is an exciting visa that offers Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years old the opportunity to…
National Planning Framework 4 gives new support to rural and agricultural communities
The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) which was adopted by the Scottish Ministers on 13 February 2023 sets out national planning policy…
Shortage of pharmacists in the United Kingdom
The Pharmacist reports that, “Pharmacists across the UK are at risk of burnout as staffing shortages drive up locum rates, according to…
Thorntons joins prestigious global trade mark guide
Full service Scottish law firm, Thorntons, has achieved its first appearance in the World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR 1000), a unique guide…
Can I protect an idea?
As intellectual property lawyers, clients from across a range of sectors often approach us with the same question: I have an idea, how do I…
Purchasing a Pharmacy
Most pharmacists spend the early years of their career working as an employee for an existing pharmacy. However, there comes a point when…
Avoiding potential challenges to Testamentary Writings
Following the death of Lisa Marie, famously the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, the validity of her Will has come into question…
The changes in Scots law that are helping sexual abuse survivors speak up and seek justice
The first week in February is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. This represents an important opportunity to raise…
Immigration | Sponsor Licence Overview and Right to Work Checks
As an employer, it is essential that you stay up to date on changes to right to work checks, and ensure that you are doing everything…
Government publishes draft 'fire and rehire' Code of Practice
Following the unceremonious sacking of hundreds of P&O Ferries’ staff last year, the UK Government promised to review ‘fire and re-hire…
Thorntons confirms significant expansion in Glasgow
Full-service law firm Thorntons is targeting substantial growth in the West of Scotland with the opening of a prestigious new Glasgow…
Key recommendations rejected following Menopause and the Workplace Report
The UK Government has issued its response to the ‘Menopause in the Workplace’ report which was published by the Women and Equalities…
Immigration law updates - What to expect from 2023
Immigration law is always a dynamic and fast-changing area, and practitioners, individuals and businesses alike will be looking to our new…
Trade Marks and the importance of the right class
Trade Marks can be an invaluable asset for businesses looking to protect their brand. The subject of Trade Marks is an extensive one but…
University Intellectual Property Policies for Student Led Research
The case of Oxford University Innovation Ltd v Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd [2022] EWHC 3200 (Pat) has clarified some interesting points around…
Government consultation on holiday pay: what employers need to know.
In July 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel [2022] UKSC 21. The widely reported ruling completely shifted…
Employment Law | Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is a complex and developing area of employment law. Whether you are reviewing Whistleblowing policies as a result of…
Dungeons and Dragons and Open Licences
In recent years, the roleplaying games publisher Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has made the core framework of its popular Dungeons &…