Separation and Divorce during the cost of living crisis
As the cost of living crisis continues to affect people’s day to day lives, with high levels of inflation and increasing energy bills, what…
World Mental Health Day: Making mental health and well-being a priority
Today marks World Mental Health Day and gives as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of our wellbeing at work and at home and how…
Should I protect the name of my business as a trade mark or my logo?
A trade mark is a sign which is used by a business to differentiate its products or services from those of its competitors. A huge variety…
Digital Reform Bill. Changes delayed, and more proposed.
As part of our ongoing commitment to our followers and clients, Thorntons is dedicated to providing bespoke advice on current…
Introduction of the Short-term Letting Scheme
By 1 October 2022, all local authorities were required to introduce a licensing scheme for properties operating as short term lets. …
Extending the Enterprise Investment Schemes
As the “Chancellor Bets the Economy on Growth” shared by Partner Pamela Muir, investors focus on the continuation of the Enterprise…
Protecting Your Brand as a New Business.
The number of new businesses in the UK has started to increase again following the pandemic. Business accelerators and incubators for start…
The new Brexit Freedoms Bill: Impact on Employment Law
The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill was published on 22 September 2022, marking what could be the most significant piece of UK…
Dealing with your affairs after a diagnosis of Dementia.
September is World Alzheimer’s month, with 21st September being globally recognised as the day in which Alzheimer’s organisations raise…
Taking stock of the Gender Pay Gap: International Equal Pay Day
Despite efforts to combat the Gender Pay Gap, the issue of equal pay persists globally, and much more remains to be done. In an effort to…
Employment Spotlight on Suspensions
Over the last five years, there has been a shift in the perception of suspension during disciplinary procedures. Conventionally, it was…
Resolving Disputes: Take Control or Hand It Over?
Not everything ends up in court. There is more than one way to resolve disputes. Certainly, some methods may be more of a blunt instrument…
Blowing the whistle on poor practice in the workplace
An orthopaedic surgeon in England has been successful at the Employment Tribunal after claiming he was unfairly dismissed from The Care…
The Perfect Storm – Homeworking and Skilled Worker shortages in the Information and Communications sector
This blog post will look at what Home Office Licenced Sponsors need to do to ensure that they are meeting their duties and responsibilities…
Veganism, the SNP, and Rangers FC: What’s in a Philosophical Belief?
Section 10 of the Equality Act 2010 law covers three different types of belief: religion, religious belief, and philosophical belief. The…
The Dangers of DIY Wills
The last two and a half years have had many challenges and throughout we have continued to be very busy helping clients who are looking to…
Scotland v England & Wales – Giggs trial puts criminal procedure in the spotlight
The jury in the trial of former Manchester United footballer Ryan Giggs has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on charges of…
Are business owners neglecting their personal affairs?
When running a business on a day to day basis, the primary focus is working towards the goals set for the year. Whilst business owners…
How the Dundee and Tayside property market is shaping up in 2022.
The residential property market in Tayside and Fife has continued to perform strongly in the first six months of this year. Local estate…
How a change in circumstances can affect your Will
It would be a huge understatement to say we have lived through a few turbulent years. For many, their lives have changed radically; some…
Practical advice if you’re faced with a family bereavement
Unfortunately many of us, at some point in time, will find ourselves with the responsibility of dealing with someone’s estate. …