The Clarkson Effect
Love him or loathe him, this week saw the return of Clarkson’s Farm on Amazon Prime. Having already seen the rather unlikely face of…
Ballot Opening for the India Young Professionals Scheme visa
The India Young Professionals Scheme visa is an exciting visa that offers Indian citizens between 18 and 30 years old the opportunity to…
National Planning Framework 4 gives new support to rural and agricultural communities
The National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) which was adopted by the Scottish Ministers on 13 February 2023 sets out national planning policy…
Shortage of pharmacists in the United Kingdom
The Pharmacist reports that, “Pharmacists across the UK are at risk of burnout as staffing shortages drive up locum rates, according to…
Can I protect an idea?
As intellectual property lawyers, clients from across a range of sectors often approach us with the same question: I have an idea, how do I…
Purchasing a Pharmacy
Most pharmacists spend the early years of their career working as an employee for an existing pharmacy. However, there comes a point when…
Avoiding potential challenges to Testamentary Writings
Following the death of Lisa Marie, famously the only child of Elvis and Priscilla Presley, the validity of her Will has come into question…
The changes in Scots law that are helping sexual abuse survivors speak up and seek justice
The first week in February is Sexual Abuse & Sexual Violence Awareness Week. This represents an important opportunity to raise…
Government publishes draft 'fire and rehire' Code of Practice
Following the unceremonious sacking of hundreds of P&O Ferries’ staff last year, the UK Government promised to review ‘fire and re-hire…
Key recommendations rejected following Menopause and the Workplace Report
The UK Government has issued its response to the ‘Menopause in the Workplace’ report which was published by the Women and Equalities…
Immigration law updates - What to expect from 2023
Immigration law is always a dynamic and fast-changing area, and practitioners, individuals and businesses alike will be looking to our new…
Trade Marks and the importance of the right class
Trade Marks can be an invaluable asset for businesses looking to protect their brand. The subject of Trade Marks is an extensive one but…
University Intellectual Property Policies for Student Led Research
The case of Oxford University Innovation Ltd v Oxford Nanoimaging Ltd [2022] EWHC 3200 (Pat) has clarified some interesting points around…
Government consultation on holiday pay: what employers need to know.
In July 2022, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Harpur Trust v Brazel [2022] UKSC 21. The widely reported ruling completely shifted…
Dungeons and Dragons and Open Licences
In recent years, the roleplaying games publisher Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has made the core framework of its popular Dungeons &…
Collaborative Divorce - a Happy Ending
Believe it or not, it is possible for a couple to go through the divorce process without having a “fall out” and ending on bad terms.
If…
What’s new in Employment Law in 2023
As we begin a new year, we have outlined some of the proposed developments in employment law employers should look out for over the next 12…
Meta fined by EU regulator for breaches of the GDPR
On 4 January 2023, the Data Protection Commission announced its final decision in response to two inquiries involving Meta Platforms…
What is Copyright?
Copyright is a type of Intellectual Property Right which exists in different types of ‘works’. Such works can include literary works,…
Why making a Power of Attorney should be one of your New Year's Resolutions
Graeme Dickson of Thorntons’ Private Client team discusses why making a Power of Attorney should be on everyone's New Year resolution list…
Why it doesn’t pay to delay discussions about divorce
D-Day, in family law, is the first Monday back after the festive period when divorce lawyers are traditionally inundated with calls.
For…