Employment Law Webinar | Mental Health in the Workplace
With one in four people in the UK likely to be affected by mental ill health at some stage in their lives, employers need to be able to…
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Selling your practice to a Corporate – is it for you?
The bulk of the Thorntons Dental Team’s work relates to the sale and acquisition of dental practices. Over the course of 2021, we dealt…
Advocating for Caesarean Section Awareness
April is Caesarean Section Awareness Month as promoted by ICAN, the International Caesarean Awareness Network. Caesarean sections can be…
Thorntons Solicitors Intellectual Property Webinar | A Guide to Trade Mark Infringement
As a business owner, your brand is crucial. It is therefore vital that you protect your assets with a trade mark which will provide you…
Court of Appeal provides clarification on the interpretation of exclusion of liability clauses
A recent decision of the Court of Appeal has provided clarification on the interpretation of exclusion clauses in commercial contracts.…
Employment Law Webinar | Employment Law Update
Find out about the latest updates in employment law and be sure that your organisation is up-to-date…
Choosing the right business structure for your new business.
The start-up ecosystem in Scotland has grown exponentially in recent years. The Businesses in Scotland 2019 report shows that, as of March…
Biometrics in the workplace
The use of technology that collects biometric data in the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Biometric data is personal data…
Calorie Counting: Coming to a Restaurant Near You
The Scottish Government’s consultation on proposals to force restaurants and other hospitality businesses to publish information about the…
'No Fault' Divorce Laws
You may have read that new divorce laws came into force this month, which make it easier to get a divorce and allows couple to end their…
What does ‘Non-Domicile’ mean?
The recent revelations regarding Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak’s wife not paying tax on overseas income has shone a bright light…
The P&O saga continues…
As a result of P&O’s disastrous handling of the firing of over 800 staff without notice, the controversial Chief Executive Peter…
Data Analytics: Are these tech solutions right for your organisation?
There is a growing trend for organisations to invest in technology that incorporates data analytics. Data analytics is a useful tool which…
The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled Interest in Land
As part of the continued Land Reform agenda of the Scottish Government, the latest element is The Register of Persons Holding a Controlled…
From Champagne to Arbroath Smokies; Trade Mark Protected Geographical Indication and Protected Designation of Origin products
When thinking about trade marks, many of us will know that these require to be distinctive for the goods and services which are being…
Marriage v. Cohabitation in Scotland
There is a sometimes a belief in Scotland that common law marriage exists and gives cohabiting couples the same legal rights as married…
Funding the cost of care.
With the cost of care homes ever increasing we are experiencing an increase in clients expressing concerns about protecting their capital…
P&O backlash after 800 staff fired without notice
The backlash against P&O Ferries has been swift and fierce after the firm apparently sacked 800 staff by video message without any…
New Homes Quality Code
A new code of practice, to be known as the New Homes Quality Code (NHQC), was published in December 2021. This aims to protect all private…
Ed Sheeran’s High Court Copyright Infringement Battle
This week, the copyright infringement battle between Ed Sheeran, Sami Chokri and Ross O’Donoghue entered its second week at the High Court…
Thorntons Welcomes New Trainees
Leading Scottish law firm, Thorntons, has announced that five new trainees are joining the firm this March, with a further twelve trainees…