Thorntons makes sense of the latest developments in family friendly employee rights
Employment law experts host free seminars in Tayside
Over the last 20 years the number of family friendly rights employees are entitled to…
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Driven to distraction?
Drivers in the UK caught using a mobile phone for the first time will automatically receive penalty points under government plans set to…
Paying the price for failing to wear a helmet
Are you a cyclist? Do you wear a helmet when you cycle? If not and you’re involved in an accident, your award of damages may be reduced on…
Rural Renewables: Making your project a success.
The key to a successful renewables project is proper groundwork from the outset.
Despite the Scottish Government’s lack of commitment to…
Deliveroo riders follow Uber in employment status claims
Following the outcome of Aslam v Uber, Deliveroo riders are now also seeking legal action to acquire trade union recognition and other…
Drone use and Privacy Accountability not Restriction
Drones are being used more and more for commercial and hobby use. Whether they are used in areas such as crime prevention, fire detection…
Perth curling competition organisers on the lookout for cool customers to sweep up top prizes
Cool customers are being invited to hit the ice for the annual Farmers’ Trophy curling competition, sponsored by Thorntons.
The firm’s Land…
Uber good news? Employment tribunals finds Uber drivers are 'workers'
On 28 October, the London Central Employment Tribunal ruled that Uber drivers are “workers” for the purposes of the Employment…
Why Admiral wants to have a 'poke about' your social life
Personal Injury Associate Richard Poole considers the latest attempt by the insurance industry to cut costs – but at what price?
Car…
Brexit: Court rules Parliamentary approval is required to serve Article 50
Liam McMonagle, a partner at Thorntons, commented on the judgement around the serving of the Article 50 notice by the UK Government:
“…
Major Succession Changes Could Have a Big Impact
1 November 2016 will see the first major reform of the law of succession in Scotland for more than 50 years when the terms of the…
New mothers to get free advice on employment rights
Thorntons supports the National Childbirth Trust by hosting a seminar to ensure new and expectant mothers are aware of their employment…
Seminars to keep private landlords in the loop with new legislation
Thorntons is updating local business people at its latest seminar following the advent of new legislation and increasing demands on both…
The Price of Rural Connectivity
Digital Economy Bill sheds some light on how the new Electronic Communications Code will regulate agreements between landowners and phone…
Transparency and Land Ownership Consultation
Thorntons is encouraging those involved in the rural sector to respond to the Transparency in land ownership in Scotland consultation and…
Don't leave your IT/Social Media Policy to chance
In 2016, the majority of businesses rely on IT resources and communication systems to facilitate their work and there is no denying that…
Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads
Driverless cars pose interesting liability issues for Personal Injury Solicitor. As any 80’s film fan knows that’s the quote from the end…
Crewman's death leads to jail for skipper
Christopher Smith, skipper of the Diamond, a Shetland boat has been jailed for six months after admitting to failing to preserve a crewman’…
Making Sense of Succession Planning
With changes in residential property legislation afoot and a growing awareness of the need to have a Power of Attorney, leading law firm…
The Importance of a Power of Attorney
The Paralympics last month not only highlighted superhuman efforts by a huge number of people living with a wide range of disabilities, but…
All you need is love?
The content of a Will can sometimes cause disputes between families, particularly if family members are disinherited, as was the case with…