Employers responsibilities this Stress Awareness Week
This week is Stress Awareness Week in the UK with 6 November marking national stress awareness day. The Health and Safety Executive has…
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Staying Safe on Bonfire Night
As the festive season approaches, celebrations will be taking place across the country for a number of holidays such as Diwali, New Year’s…
How long do I need to wait to get a Divorce?
Recently in England, around 80 couples were erroneously granted a divorce earlier than they were legally allowed to, due to a glitch in an…
Thorntons reappointed by City of Glasgow College
Leading full-service law firm Thorntons has secured a new three-year contract with City of Glasgow College, Scotland’s largest…
Insuring a Glasgow Institution
Once the jewel of Glasgow’s culinary scene and the go-to spot for celeb spotting, Rogano was the iconic restaurant where you’d sip on…
Unpacking The Autumn Budget: Our Legal Experts Analyse What Legislative and Tax Changes Could Mean for You
Following weeks of speculation the 2024 Autumn Budget has been announced. In what is one of the largest tax rising budgets in history…
Do you need a Cohabitation Agreement?
Are you (or someone you know) unmarried, and looking to move in with a partner? Cohabitation Agreements are increasingly common. There…
Social Housing Webinar | Reorganisation in the Social Housing sector
No one in the RSL sector is oblivious to the financial constraints that the sector is having to contend with. Lack of funding,…
Does your dog bite?
The most common pets in the UK are dogs, with around 34% of households owning at least one dog. These adorable four-legged creatures are…
Thorntons expands Inverness office with two new solicitor hires
Six months after opening its Inverness office, leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has announced the appointment of two new solicitors,…
UK Immigration and Adoption
This National Adoption Week we want to shine a spotlight on immigration and adoption. We’ve previously looked at different situations where…
Safety Matters as Clocks Change
It is the time of year where the clocks fall back and evenings grow darker earlier. The darker evenings and more challenging driving…
Data Protection | Biometric Data
The use of biometric data by organisations is on the increase and demand for this data is expected to grow exponentially in coming years.…
New Employment Rights Bill – Labour’s plans for UK Employment Law
Delivering on their promise to bring forward legislation within 100 days of coming to office, Labour published the Employment Rights Bill…
I want to “break” free: Ensure your commercial lease break notice is right
The changing economic climate and market conditions means that break options in commercial leases are commonplace. The options may give…
What happens when an employer offers a Skilled Worker a settlement agreement? Key Questions answered
As of October 2024, over 120,000 UK organisations hold a sponsor licence. The licence enables businesses to recruit and retain…
Thorntons retains 75% of newly qualified trainees as solicitors following two-year programme
Independent full-service Scottish law firm, Thorntons has appointed nine newly qualified solicitors following the successful completion of…
Navigating Sponsorship: Essential Guide for UK Hospitality Employers
In the bustling world of UK hospitality, finding and retaining skilled staff is a constant challenge. A sponsor licence can offer a helping…
The Perfect Storm? How the Upcoming Budget and Legislative Changes Will Impact Rural Landowners
The Scottish agricultural sector is potentially facing one of the biggest shifts in legislative and budgetary frameworks in a generation.…
Thorntons joins charity coat collection to provide winter warmth for families in need
Leading full-service law firm Thorntons is supporting Arbroath FC Community Trust’s Cosy Coats Campaign for the third year, collecting…
Trade Marks – What Difference Does It Make?
A recent flurry of headlines in the music press piqued the interest of this IP lawyer, and many in her team. In amongst the news…