John McCririck tribunal decision
One of the most eagerly awaited employment tribunal cases in recent years came to a close. McCririck, 73, claimed that he was dismissed…
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Christmas Custody Tops Lawyers List
As the festive season approaches, shops are not the only ones feeling the Christmas rush.
November can be a notoriously busy time for…
Who owns the contacts on Social Networks?
Social media is being used by more and more businesses to advertise their services and reach out to new clients, with many employers…
European Commission Cybersecurity
The European Commission has published its proposal for legislation that will ensure a common level of network and information security…
Rugby team's try for Will Month
Rugby team’s try for Will Month Thorntons launches annual charity Wills campaign A local rugby team has pitched in to help Tayside law firm…
Education is the second sector most likely to utilise Zero-hour contracts
The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) recently published a report indicating that more than one million UK workers…
Direct Marketing
The Information Commissioner's Office has issued several monetary penalties in 2013 to companies that have failed to abide by legal rules…
Misleading special offers: Tesco fined for half price' strawberry promo
This week saw Tesco fined £300,000 for breaching the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.
The main reason for this…
Tayside law firm welcomes new corporate solicitor
Leading law firm, Thorntons, expanded its corporate team by welcoming new solicitor, Kim Campbell.
The Dundee University graduate joins…
Apple Updates Rules for Apps aimed at Children
In response to parental concern over the risks arising from the increasing use of Apps by children and young people, Apple has updated its…
RICs report rising prices and increased demand
According to the latest report by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor (Rics), rising house prices and increased demand from…
Top Lawyer Warns on Zero-Hour Contracts Black Hole
A leading Scots law firm has told of its fears that workers on controversial zero-hour contracts could 'fall into a black hole'. …
Tayside lawyers give blood banks a boost
Caring staff at Thorntons law firm welcomed a blood donor team to their boardroom last week - encouraging employees to donate.
The…
OFT Investigation: Children and In-App Purchases
The Office of Fair Trading has concluded its investigation into the ways in which online and app-based games encourage children to make 'in…
Rihanna's win over Topshop
Rihanna's successful legal action against Topshop in the High Court over the use of her image on t-shirts shows how using images of…
Changes to Gangmasters Licensing Authority
An employment lawyer has welcomed the changes that the UK Government has set out following its review of the Gangmasters Licensing…
Employers who fail to pay National Minimum Wage will be named and shamed
A recent government announcement, that stated any unscrupulous employers that fail to pay National Minimum Wage will be named and shamed,…
Property experts announces improvement in housing market
A Dundee property expert has revealed that the local housing market has made a 'major' improvement in the current quarter. A Dundee…
Thorntons lawyers put their heads together for SHIF
A leading law firm has announced its official sponsorship of a popular event held by the Scottish Head Injury Forum (SHIF).
Thorntons…
A circus treat for local families
A circus treat for local families Families and young people across the area enjoyed a trip to the much acclaimed Zippos Circus - thanks to…
Holidays and Long-term Sickness Absence - Some Clarity at Last!
A recent Employment Tribunal decision means important changes for employers.
Following a considerable amount of activity in the…