Managing risk in a post GDPR environment
Public authorities and businesses can gain practical guidance on managing data protection risk in light of the GDPR and Data Protection Act…
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Lower drink driving limit = less accidents in Scotland?
In December 2014, the drink driving limit in Scotland was lowered to 50mg per 100ml of blood breaking away from the 80mg limit which…
The Acceleration of Voluntary Registration of Title
Most rural landowners in Scotland will already be well aware of the Scottish Government’s target to complete the registration of title for…
New Pilot Scheme to Bring 2500 Seasonal Workers to UK Farms
On Thursday 6 September, the UK Government Home Secretary and Environment Secretary announced a nationwide pilot scheme to bring seasonal…
Weekend of centenary celebrations in aid of St Andrews Legacy
To commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the First World War ending, St Andrews Legacy are hosting a weekend of events.
The charity…
Wheelie-good support from sponsors Thorntons
A team of five from legal firm Thorntons is gearing up to take part in the Abertay University Tour de Tay cycle challenge on Saturday 29…
Controversial European Copyright Directive Given the Vote of Approval
Changes to European copyright laws could significantly affect how news is presented to us online. On 12 September the European Parliament…
Thorntons pledges support to Malawi cycle
Thorntons Solicitors in Edinburgh has pledged its support to charity 500 Miles and a team of 20 who will be cycling 250 miles as part of…
Family law expertise grows at Thorntons in Cupar
Thorntons are pleased to announce the appointment of Bridget McGuire as a Senior Solicitor in its family law team. Bridget, who has a…
Leading law firm recruits eleven new trainees
Eleven trainee solicitors have started their two-year traineeship with leading Scottish law firm Thorntons which will see them shadow…
Phrases used in contract negotiations and what they mean.
Following my blog last week - What to look out for in contract negotiations, I have some further reflections on points that are often…
Why is having a Will so important?
As the sad news was unfolding of the death of Aretha Franklin, the private client solicitor in me did wonder might there be further…
Compulsory Purchase: what happens when land is surplus to requirements?
Compulsory Purchase is the legal process which allows, in some circumstances, privately owned property to be purchased for public use from…
What to look out for in contract negotiations
I thought I’d do a series of blogs with some reflections on points that are often made in contract negotiations. They come up quite a…
Cryptocurrency - Inheritance of my ‘Wallet’
Scotland has its own digital currency (the Scotcoin – which was launched back in 2013), and given the increasing awareness and use of…
Rural Diversification into Food and Drink
The difficulties caused by the recent weather have highlighted the fact that farming businesses are often at the mercy of the elements.…
The Growth of Fintech in Scotland
The development of a dynamic relationship between the traditional banking sector in Scotland and the emerging fintech scene started off…
Why you should make a Will
Many adults in Scotland still don't have a Will. Statistics regularly report on the high percentage of the population who do not have…
Can a text message be a valid Will?
This week, a French Court in the city of Metz ruled that a text message could not be regarded as a valid Will.
The text message stated…
Dundee rugby legend David Leslie has award named in his honour
The Local International Sports Personality award at this year’s Dundee Sports Dinner will be named after ex-Scotland rugby player David…
Do you have a professionally drafted Will?
Why make a Will?
Statistics show only a third of the population have a Will in place. Whilst the number of people making a Will…