Agricultural Holdings rent review case decided
This Roxburghe Estates case is the first significant decision on rent reviews to be given by the Land Court since the Moonzie case. It…
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Communities to be given more rights
The first Bill in the Scottish Government’s programme on Land Reform is introduced to Parliament - The Community Empowerment (Scotland)…
Land Reform recommendations published
The Land Reform Review Group's final report makes some far-reaching recommendations.
Chaired by Alison Elliot (being the only member of…
New Concept for Retirement Living to launch in Tayside
Leading property firm, Thorntons Property Services, is acting on behalf of the developers, who are about to open the Show Home at the…
Angus Property Market Activity Boost
Thorntons Property Services has revealed that activity in the Angus local market has increased by more than a third in the last year.…
Thorntons expands its business with six new trainees
Leading Tayside and Edinburgh law firm, Thorntons, has increased its head count with the appointment of six trainee solicitors to its legal…
Cycle Helmets Useful or Not?
Leading Neurosurgeon Henry Marsh has suggested cycle helmets do not protect the brain in an accident. We Discuss the Pros and Cons of…
Series of changes announced to Employment Law
Yesterday was a relatively busy day for announcements regarding proposed changes to employment law. We have had the recommendations from an…
44% of Personal Injury Victims Fail to Claim Compensation
Report by National Accident Helpline suggests 44% of personal injury victims have not made a claim for compensation.
There can often be a…
Thorntons supports Dundee's brain injury forum
A leading Tayside law firm has announced it will be the official sponsor of an event which supports people who have suffered head injuries…
New Child Maintenance System
Gradual changes have been introduced to the child maintenance system in the UK since December 2012 and most are now in place, with very…
Employers face implications as holiday pay comes under spotlight
The European Court of Justice has issued its judgement in a case concerning how holiday pay should be calculated and how commission…
Unpaid Internships
Whilst internships have always been common in particular sectors, such as fashion, beauty and journalism, one of the effects of the…
Tattoos in the Workplace
Sri Lankan authorities recently caused world-wide controversy as they deported a British tourist for having a Buddah tattoo on her arm - "…
Tayside and Perthshire Property Market Needs More Supply for High Demand
The Scottish housing market continues to be “marred” by weak supply and high demand, according to the latest survey by The Royal Instituion…
Zero hours, not zero controversy
The use and fairness of zero hours' contracts has been an issue that has attracted much media attention. Recent figures from the Office of…
MSI member partnership working progresses international case
Edinburgh and Tayside law firm, and MSI member, Thorntons, has progressed an international case, worth $500k, after seeking the assistance…
Is the Quickie Divorce just for Celebrities?
Celebrities are often in the press following a 'quickie divorce'. But can anyone get a quick divorce?
Tamzin Outhwaite and Tom Ellis have…
Pre Nups: Keeping up with the Kardashians
This week, the Showbiz world was full of reports of Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's impending nuptials. The glamorous pair are reported to…
What happens after divorce?
Undoubtedly divorce can be a traumatic and emotionally draining time for all concerned. As a result, we often experience clients going…
Important Changes to Employment Law
April sees a number of changes to Employment Law.
Mandatory pre-claim Acas conciliation
From 6 May 2014 all claimants must submit a…