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…
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What’s new in Employment Law in 2023
As we begin a new year, we have outlined some of the proposed developments in employment law employers should look out for over the next 12…
Meta fined by EU regulator for breaches of the GDPR
On 4 January 2023, the Data Protection Commission announced its final decision in response to two inquiries involving Meta Platforms…
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a type of Intellectual Property Right which exists in different types of ‘works’. Such works can include literary works,…
Why making a Power of Attorney should be one of your New Year's Resolutions
Graeme Dickson of Thorntons’ Private Client team discusses why making a Power of Attorney should be on everyone's New Year resolution list…
Thorntons promotes three new partners for 2023
Three legal directors at leading full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons have started 2023 in their new roles as Partners.
Both Anne…
Why it doesn’t pay to delay discussions about divorce
D-Day, in family law, is the first Monday back after the festive period when divorce lawyers are traditionally inundated with calls.
For…
Highway Code: How to heed the changes this winter and avoid court
It is almost a year since the Highway Code was updated to improve road safety.
The changes, which were implemented in January 2022,…
Netflix password sharing ‘a criminal offence’ according to Intellectual Property Office
The law on Netflix password sharing was in the news this week when the Intellectual Property Office published guidance which suggested that…
If Santa belongs to everyone, how can he be trade marked?
Santa Claus is a beloved figure around the world who is associated with the holiday season. While many people now associate Santa with the…
Thorntons expands Glasgow presence with key appointments
New recruits will boost firm’s commercial real estate expertise in the West
Leading full-service Scottish law firm Thorntons has expanded…
Teacher Strikes: What does this mean for working families and employers?
A winter of discontent is upon us with transport, teaching and healthcare staff all supporting strike action across the country and staging…
Businesses urged to have a flexible approach to flexible working
The UK government has this week published its response to the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’s Consultation on…
Data Protection | Preparing for 2023
As we approach 2023, we take a look back at the key takeaways from 2022, developments in UK GDPR over recent months and key actions by the…
Employment Law | What's new for 2023
As we approach 2023, we take a look back on the challenges businesses have faced during 2022, developments in Employment Law over recent…
Immigration | Skilled Workers and Health and Care Worker Visa
The Health and Care Worker visa was launched in August 2020 to allow medical professionals to come to or stay in the UK. Since then the…
Design Rights – what is possible to protect?
Design rights exist in order to protect unique features which determine how the whole or part of a product or article will look. Design…
Changes to Cohabitation Law recommended by the Scottish Law Commission
In Scotland, cohabiting couples have certain rights under the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006, when their relationship ends. Scotland takes…
Scottish Government Pledges to Introduce Further Regulation on Non-surgical Cosmetic Procedures
The UK non-surgical aesthetics industry is estimated to be worth over £3billion. Trends may change year on year, but treatments including…
Data Protection Webinar | Cyber Security
Cyber security is a key component to any data privacy management programme and with an increasing number of sophisticated cyber security…
White Ribbon Day: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
25 November is White Ribbon Day, also known as International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women.
The murders of Sarah…