The Dangers of DIY Wills
The last two and a half years have had many challenges and throughout we have continued to be very busy helping clients who are looking to…
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Scotland v England & Wales – Giggs trial puts criminal procedure in the spotlight
The jury in the trial of former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on charges of…
Are business owners neglecting their personal affairs?
When running a business on a day to day basis, the primary focus is working towards the goals set for the year. Whilst business owners…
How the Dundee and Tayside property market is shaping up in 2022.
The residential property market in Tayside and Fife has continued to perform strongly in the first six months of this year. Local estate…
Thorntons makes history with 17th century Dundee castle for sale
A rare opportunity to acquire an A-listed 17th century castle with links to some of Scotland’s most renowned royals is being offered by…
How a change in circumstances can affect your Will
It would be a huge understatement to say we have lived through a few turbulent years. For many, their lives have changed radically; some…
Practical advice if you’re faced with a family bereavement
Unfortunately many of us, at some point in time, will find ourselves with the responsibility of dealing with someone’s estate. …
Employment Law Webinar | Managing and Calculating Holiday Pay for Atypical workers.
A worker’s right to minimum paid annual leave is clearly set out in the Working Time Regulations 1998. Whilst the amount of leave…
Don’t get your fingers burned: follow the Muirburn Code
A highland Crofter who was recently convicted of Muirburn offences, caused damage to eight acres of land because he did not take due care…
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill
The UK Government introduced to Parliament the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill on 18 July 2022. The Bill is the UK’s first…
Scale-up Visas: A new immigration route
The Scale-up Visa route comes into force today on 22 August 2022. The Scale-up Visa is a key visa route in the Home Office Plan for Growth…
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…
The Cost of Living Crisis – Advice for Employers
Inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), hit 9.4% in the year to June – the highest level for 40 years, in the face of…
Tweet in haste, repent at leisure - new Scots law of defamation comes into effect
Hot on the heels of the Wagatha Christie saga which brought defamation arising from social media into the minds of many, new legislation…
Working Time Holidays and Atypical Workers: the challenges following Harpur Trust v Brazel
At the end of July, the Supreme Court issued its decision in a case concerning the entitlement to annual leave, and pay for that leave,…
Brain injury in rugby: Legal actions must prompt actual action to protect players
I previously commented on legal claims brought by former professional rugby players, including former Wales Captain Ryan Jones and former…
Zero hours’ contracts: on the fringe of acceptability?
Zero-hour contracts, sometimes also known as casual contracts are typically used where an employer needs flexibility to meet short term…
Training Contracts at Thorntons
At Thorntons, we know that applying for Training Contracts can be a lengthy and sometimes stressful process but we feel that the…
How to avoid copyright infringement
The expanse of the internet is a treasure trove of data, photos, information and much more. The use of this readily available information…
Market Research vs Direct Marketing – Understanding the regulations and your organisations responsibilities.
Market research is a useful method used by organisations to collect information from individuals about their needs and preferences.…
The Great Resignation: How to retain good employees
The Great Resignation is the term used to describe the ongoing trend in which large number of employees are changing jobs. Possible causes…