A Power of Attorney: The Best Insurance Policy Money Can Buy
Becoming incapable isn’t something that people tend to think about, or plan for in advance.As Solicitors we hear many misconceptions about…
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What’s In A Name?
In Scotland, you can call yourself anything you like. A name has no legal significance. The use of a particular surname can however garner…
Edinburgh ladies lay down the law for charity night under the stars
Big-hearted ladies from one of Edinburgh’s leading legal and estate agency firms have already hit their ambitious four-figure fundraising…
The Modern Limited Duration Tenancy
With effect from 30 November 2017, a new type of tenancy for farms and agricultural lands has been introduced under the Land Reform (…
Glass Half Full?
5 December 2017 marks the third anniversary of the reduction of the legal drink-driving limits in Scotland.
The change meant a reduction…
A Royal Prenup?
As a huge fan of both Prince Harry and the TV show, Suits, I was delighted when Kensington Palace announced the (long awaited) news…
Law firm crowned Perth’s best employer
At the Business Star Awards 2017, one of Perth’s leading legal and estate agency firms, Thorntons, has been crowned Employer of the Year.…
Winter is Coming...
The risks of tripping and slipping increases hugely during the winter months, as icy conditions make pathways and roads a treacherous slip…
Legal Rights: Why Sir Bruce's children and Heff's wife would have been better off in Scotland
This year the showbiz world said a sad farewell to two well known stars; Sir Bruce Forsyth and Hugh Hefner. Whilst it may not appear that…
Uber drivers entitled to specific employment protections following Tribunal ruling - Update
Employment Appeal Tribunal has rejected Uber's appeal against the Employment Tribunal's original decision.
In our previous blog Uber good…
Crowdfunding The Way to a Private Prosecution?
Emily Hunt is trying to raise funds through crowdfunding to bring a private prosecution against the man she says raped her.
I read with…
Personal Injury: The discount rate revisited
This week Direct Line Insurance Group reported a 4.2% rise in premiums for the first nine months of this year
Last month the Association…
The Eviction of Short Assured Tenancies
Are you a Landlord of a private residential property in Scotland? If so – are you prepared for 1 December 2017?
On that date, the Private…
Queensferry Crossing... but for a Queen's Ransom?
Could your land be subject to compulsory acquisition for an infrastructure project?
Following the much anticipated recent opening of the…
Family law expertise grows in Angus
As one of the largest full service law firms in Scotland, Thorntons provides expert legal advice across its network of offices and its…
Law firm nominated as Perth’s best employer
Thorntons is in the running to be crowned Employer of the year at Perthshire’s most prestigious business awards next month. The firm is up…
Surrogacy: An alternative to the IVF Postcode Lottery?
News this week has highlighted that following a recent Freedom of Information Request, nearly 90% of NHS clinical commissioning groups (…
A Marriage of Inheritance Tax Convenience
Last week two Irishmen announced that they intend to marry in order to “avoid inheritance tax”.The inheritance tax rules in Ireland differ…
Further Development in the Ongoing Saga of Holiday Pay
Court of Appeal dismissed British Gas’ appeal and affirmed an earlier decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal in the case of British Gas…
Winning streak for law firm as Best Large Employer
Leading law firm Thorntons was crowned Best Large Employer for a second year running last night at Scotland’s Best Employer Awards 2017.…
Investment for law firm's Perth operation
One of Perth’s leading legal and estate agency firms, Thorntons, has moved to a new location in the city as part of its wider investment…