What Is Kinship Care?
By definition your kin is a relative or family member. This week in Scotland, it is Kinship Care Week. This legal insight highlights the…
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Almost 300 people benefit from Arbroath ‘Cosy Coats’ campaign
Arbroath FC Community Trust has distributed 289 coats through its annual winter clothing collection to those in need across the region – a…
Key Changes to Care Worker Visas
Since the publication on 19 February 2024 of the Statement of Changes to the Immigration Rules we’ve received many enquiries about the…
ICO and Cookie Compliance
Following the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) statement on the use of online cookies, it is evident that the ICO are turning…
National Careers Week | Graduate Visa Requirements and Tips for Employers
National Careers Week is a celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for…
South Queensferry home offers a room with a view – of the Forth Bridges
A South Queensferry home with unique, panoramic views of Scotland’s iconic Forth rail and road bridges has been brought to the marketplace…
Food, Drink and Trade Mark Infringements
Food and drink brands make up the largest manufacturing sector in Scotland. The importance of trade marks and brand protection is therefore…
Data Protection webinar | Cookie Compliance - How to meet the ICO requirements
Cookies are now widely used across websites to help their owners understand how users navigate and interact with their content. However the…
Whatsapp’s Unpacked: Learnings for the Public Sector from the UK Covid Inquiry
How the government's communication during the pandemic is being exposed and what public sector bodies should be considering. This is…
New cladding legislation to enhance building safety in Scotland
New legislation to help tackle unsafe property cladding has been introduced by the Scottish Parliament and is expected to become law within…
What is a Note of Interest and How do I put an Offer in on a property in Scotland?
Buying a property can be extremely exciting, but also extremely daunting! Having a solicitor guide you through the process and keep you…
Agreeing child contact arrangements for holidays and family events.
As we head into Spring, people are planning for the holiday season ahead. Make sure your passport is in date but is that all the paperwork…
Creating a Will: The simplest way to protect loved ones
Recent days have seen several cases involving disputes over Wills and why it’s important to have a Will made professionally. One case…
Employment Webinar | Key Changes to Employment Law in 2024
On 1 January 2024, the Employment Rights (Amendment, Revocation and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2023 came into force. These…
Major changes ahead for UK businesses recruiting international talent
In the post-Brexit, post-COVID labour market, the Skilled Worker visa is an essential tool for businesses to meet recruitment challenges…
New restrictions on reporting criminal cases involving children must not compromise open justice
Proposed Holyrood legislation aims to improve outcomes for children involved in the Scottish criminal justice system. However, there are…
Thorntons back Scottish start-ups to reach international success
Thorntons Solicitors and Foras have agreed a new strategic partnership which seeks to help Scottish startups to realise “life-changing”…
Ten Top Tips when going through a divorce
Divorce can be a traumatic and stressful time for the whole family. However, it can be made easier by following some practical advice. Here…
Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 Briefing | Part two
As we noted in our previous blog on the new highly anticipated Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 was unanimously passed by the…
Employment Law | Reducing Workforce Costs, Reorganisation and Redundancy
Over the coming months, employers may encounter some challenges as they continue to navigate economic uncertainty inflationary…
How Employers Can Support Employee Wellbeing
While January can seem a long and slow month, it is the start of a new year and many employees will be embarking on new year resolutions to…