Did Flybe’s Underlying Financial Health Condition leave it more vulnerable to Coronavirus?
Despite the seemingly positive outlook for Flybe in my earlier article, it is saddening, but not surprising, to now have to report on the…
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Handling Requests for Information from the Police
It is not uncommon for organisations to receive requests from the Police to share personal data held about employees, clients or visitors…
University Spin-outs play role in Scotland's economic growth
In late 2019, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal of the University of Glasgow, published a report on industry engagement and the…
The Community Right to Buy Abandoned, Neglected or Detrimental Land
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 introduced the community right to buy, allowing communities throughout Scotland to register an interest…
International Winter Bike to Work Day
This year, Valentines Day is also International Winter Bike to Work Day and encourages everyone to ditch the car and get on your bikes.…
Should a Personal Injury Lawyer Care about Care Costs?
I will be watching with interest the outcome of the Mencap and Shannon appeals, which are being heard by the Supreme Court this week (…
Walk This Way?
It’s a familiar sight. You’re walking down the street and someone is walking towards you, staring at their phone and not paying the…
Thorntons team with CHAS for Rocking Horse Ball
Thorntons and CHAS are thrilled to announce a brand new partnership that will raise crucial funds to support children with life-shortening…
What effect will Brexit have on health and safety at work?
Narrow though the victory was and although views may have changed, today we leave the European Union at 11pm and enter an 11 month…
Exit Day: What Happens Next for Data Protection?
Whether you sit in the pro-Brexit camp or in the Remain camp, Exit Day is here. We must now all accept that the UK will leave the EU at…
How will the Children (Scotland) Bill affect families in Scotland?
Important changes in the world of child law are afoot in Scotland. The Children (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish…
Farming innovation to be showcased at major agricultural conference
A pioneering Cambridgeshire famer will showcase his Controlled Traffic Farming method, thought to be a UK-first, when he addresses next…
Unstable Furniture – Is Ikea to Blame?
We recently saw the announcement of what is reported to be the largest wrongful death settlements in US history. The case focussed on the…
To Sue or Not After Medical Negligence
I often see comments on social media suggesting that someone should not sue the NHS, even if someone has been left with long term injuries…
Restrictive Covenants in Dental Practices - a pointless exercise or not?
We are regularly asked to provide advice on restrictive covenants, either in putting them into place or advising on their enforceability.…
Entrepreneurs encouraged to consider their personal affairs.
The start of a new year often brings with it resolutions for self-improvement, a desire to make life changes and, for some individuals, the…
Call to Raise Age of Criminal Responsibility to 12 in England and Wales
At what age should a child be assumed to have criminal responsibility? In other words, at what age should a child be expected to know…
A bumpy landing for Flybe?
Flybe isn’t exactly like other airlines. It was founded in 1979 with the idea of connecting the island of Jersey to major airports…
What Employers can expect in 2020.
April 2020 is set to be a busy month in the Employment Law calendar with a number of changes coming into force that businesses need to be…
Reindeer farmers hoping to sleigh in fight for grazing rights
Swedish herders of Sami Reindeer faced a recent Court battle to defend their ‘historic right’ to graze around the Altevatnet Lake which is…
Is a Will or Power of Attorney on your 'To do' list for 2020?
At this time of year, it can feel like life is one very long ‘to do’ list. Christmas shopping, cooking, baking, wrapping, Nativities,…