Death in Service Payment for Social Care Workers
Towards the end of last month the Scottish Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman, announced that a death in service payment is to be introduced…
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Road Improvements needed for cyclists
Bike Week is taking place between 6 to 14 June 2020. The aim of the campaign is to promote fitness as cycling is a great way to keep…
Personal Injury: Can I claim loss of earnings when I’m self-employed?
We are often asked by those looking to claim compensation for personal injury whether they can claim for loss of earnings where they were…
Not the Time for Cutting Corners
These are worrying economic times and many individuals and families will be finding this year tougher than the last. Legal costs may be…
Reclaiming Additional Dwelling Supplement
The Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) is part of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax regime that applies to the purchase of…
Data Protection | Data Protection & Privacy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As the Scottish Government announces their plans for lockdown to continue, remote working is starting to feel like the new normal for many…
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 – Breathing Space for Companies and Directors?
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 was laid before Parliament yesterday and is expected to be passed shortly after the…
Action for Brain Injury Week
This week is Action for Brain Injury Week. The purpose of this is to raise awareness of brain injury. Having dealt with those who have…
When staying home is unsafe: Domestic Abuse in Lockdown
Lockdown has exacerbated the sense of isolation for many families whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. Victims of abuse are often…
The Nest – Fact or Fiction?
Over 5 million people tuned in to watch the series finale of the recent BBC drama, “The Nest”. The series follows the life of a married…
Property viewings go virtual
A top property expert has predicted that virtual home viewings will become the new normal even after lockdown has ended.
Peter Ryder,…
Business as usual?
Lots of law firms who provide Family Law advice are blogging and tweeting about it being “business as usual”. Practically, our team…
Employment Law | Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Your Questions Answered
You are invited to join employment law specialists, Chris Phillips and Debbie Fellows who will be hosting an online Q&A to answer your…
Diversification and Tenant Farmers
Farm diversification has been widely assumed in the rural sector as a means of improving the sustainability of farms and supporting the…
Cath Kidston: What Went Wrong?
Cath Kidston, the British brand famous for its floral designs, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on 3 April 2020.…
Morrisons Wins Supreme Court Ruling Over Data Breach
Last week the Supreme Court overturned the judgements of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a case involving the unauthorised…
Dealing with the Tenant’s Amnesty during Covid-19
In the last couple of weeks, the Government has taken unprecedented steps to bring the country to lockdown in an attempt to slow the spread…
Injured on a bus – what should I do?
A question I am often asked is “What do I do after being injured on a bus?” I will try to give you some key pointers if you are…
Specialist accreditation for Dundee Associate
Amy Jones, Associate at Thorntons Solicitors in Dundee, has received her Employment Law Specialist accreditation from the Law Society of…
Budget 2020 what is the impact for those of us living in Scotland?
Now that the dust has settled on the Chancellor’s first budget we take a look at what this means for those of us living in Scotland, also…
Thorntons contribute to Cohabitation Law in Scotland review
A review of family law is presently being undertaken by the Scottish Law Commission’s Family Law Team, following the appointment of Kate…