Road Improvements needed for cyclists
Bike Week is taking place between 6 to 14 June 2020. The aim of the campaign is to promote fitness as cycling is a great way to keep…
Personal Injury: Can I claim loss of earnings when I’m self-employed?
We are often asked by those looking to claim compensation for personal injury whether they can claim for loss of earnings where they were…
Not the Time for Cutting Corners
These are worrying economic times and many individuals and families will be finding this year tougher than the last. Legal costs may be…
Reclaiming Additional Dwelling Supplement
The Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) is part of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax regime that applies to the purchase of…
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 – Breathing Space for Companies and Directors?
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill 2020 was laid before Parliament yesterday and is expected to be passed shortly after the…
Action for Brain Injury Week
This week is Action for Brain Injury Week. The purpose of this is to raise awareness of brain injury. Having dealt with those who have…
When staying home is unsafe: Domestic Abuse in Lockdown
Lockdown has exacerbated the sense of isolation for many families whose lives are affected by domestic abuse. Victims of abuse are often…
The Nest – Fact or Fiction?
Over 5 million people tuned in to watch the series finale of the recent BBC drama, “The Nest”. The series follows the life of a married…
Business as usual?
Lots of law firms who provide Family Law advice are blogging and tweeting about it being “business as usual”. Practically, our team…
Diversification and Tenant Farmers
Farm diversification has been widely assumed in the rural sector as a means of improving the sustainability of farms and supporting the…
Cath Kidston: What Went Wrong?
Cath Kidston, the British brand famous for its floral designs, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on 3 April 2020.…
Morrisons Wins Supreme Court Ruling Over Data Breach
Last week the Supreme Court overturned the judgements of the High Court and the Court of Appeal in a case involving the unauthorised…
Dealing with the Tenant’s Amnesty during Covid-19
In the last couple of weeks, the Government has taken unprecedented steps to bring the country to lockdown in an attempt to slow the spread…
Injured on a bus – what should I do?
A question I am often asked is “What do I do after being injured on a bus?” I will try to give you some key pointers if you are…
Budget 2020 what is the impact for those of us living in Scotland?
Now that the dust has settled on the Chancellor’s first budget we take a look at what this means for those of us living in Scotland, also…
Thorntons contribute to Cohabitation Law in Scotland review
A review of family law is presently being undertaken by the Scottish Law Commission’s Family Law Team, following the appointment of Kate…
Did Flybe’s Underlying Financial Health Condition leave it more vulnerable to Coronavirus?
Despite the seemingly positive outlook for Flybe in my earlier article, it is saddening, but not surprising, to now have to report on the…
Handling Requests for Information from the Police
It is not uncommon for organisations to receive requests from the Police to share personal data held about employees, clients or visitors…
University Spin-outs play role in Scotland's economic growth
In late 2019, Professor Sir Anton Muscatelli, Principal of the University of Glasgow, published a report on industry engagement and the…
The Community Right to Buy Abandoned, Neglected or Detrimental Land
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 introduced the community right to buy, allowing communities throughout Scotland to register an interest…
International Winter Bike to Work Day
This year, Valentines Day is also International Winter Bike to Work Day and encourages everyone to ditch the car and get on your bikes.…