The Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Recent figures from Cycling Scotland showed that, despite the travel restrictions in place for the majority of the year from March 2020 to…
What’s in a name?
With Facebook planning to rebrand the company this week, many are wondering what the benefits of such a big change would be.
Why change…
UK Government’s Consultation – Data: A New Direction
Public Consultation
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport are conducting a consultation on reform of the UK’s data protection regime…
International Menopause Awareness Day: A Note to Employers
This year we’re raising awareness for menopause as we celebrate International Menopause Awareness Day on Monday 18th October. Even today…
Challenge Economic Abuse | Challenge Poverty Week
Sadly for many, physical separation from an abusive partner does not always mean an end to the abuse. It can take enormous resolve to end…
Can an anti-vaxxer’s belief be protected under the Equality Act 2010?
While hybrid working continues as we slowly return to normal life, and as policy makers contemplate the implementation of vaccine passports…
EU plans to reduce e-waste by standardising smartphone and tablet chargers
There has been pressure for some time to try and standardise many types of common electronic devices like phone chargers. Last week,…
Lights, Camera, Court Action?
Whilst I might tell friends that my job as a personal injury solicitor is just like a courtroom drama and that I resemble Tom Cruise in A…
Selling your Dental Practice in Uncertain Times
As most of you will know, the market for dental practices in Scotland has been strong for many years. There have been periods in the last…
Primary, secondary or neither?
In the past few years across the UK we have seen some reported decisions on psychological injury and the differences between primary and…
The End of Protection from Insolvency Pressure is in Sight… For Some.
The Insolvency Service has announced that the temporary insolvency protection measures, specifically the restriction on liquidation…
Disability Awareness Day
The Equality Act 2010 affords protection to disabled people from discrimination in education, in housing, when receiving services and of…
Dying without a Will v having a professionally made Will
Everyone should have a Will, no matter what they own, or their family situation. The best way to understand why Wills …
Post Covid19 working environments - Should employers update dress code policies?
There was a noticeable relaxing of dress codes during lockdown, as employers recognised that there was no need for employees to…
Managing Curricula Vitae (CVs) in Compliance with Data Protection Rules
CVs inherently contain personal data including sensitive personal data, and strict adherence to data protection requirements is required…
Over 18? Here's why you should have a Will
The first few years in the world of work are generally exciting times for a young adult. Whether you’ve just left school and are…
Professional conduct: getting help when you need it most
Over the last few years, I have been asked to help many individuals who have found themselves the subject of potentially serious…
A ‘Marvel’-lous look at trade mark breadth
One important aspect for businesses to understand about their trade marks is how broadly their intellectual property is protected. When…
Too Hot to Handle… The Workload?
With the recent spell of hot weather and summer temperatures set to rise consistently (Global Warming, I see you!), how have you found…
Should Patients be Able to Sue for Clinical Negligence?
This month, Nick Ross gave his opinion in The Times that patients should not be able to sue the NHS for mistakes which result in injury or…
Property Market Booming in Angus
Since the property market reopened on the 29th June 2020, the market in Angus has been exceptionally busy.
At Thorntons, we have…