Festive Enforcement Campaign Shows Increase in Drink Driving
Over the festive period, Police Scotland ran a four-week enforcement campaign coinciding with a Scottish government awareness campaign to…
The not so jolly side of Christmas Jumpers
Recently we saw the novelty chunky knit celebrated on the aptly named ‘Christmas Jumper Day’. Unfortunately the festive spirit was mired by…
Divorce figures at 40 year low as more couple choose to Cohabit
Recent figures released by the Office for National Statistics reveal that divorce rates have plunged to their lowest level in 40 years.…
Tenant Amnesty or Confusion?
What is known as the Amnesty for Tenant’s improvements set out on sections 112 to 118 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 will shortly…
Modern cars too big for UK car parks
The rising number of larger cars on British streets may be causing more car-parking accidents, amid calls for larger parking bays.
The…
Personal Insolvency a new era?
From 30 November 2016, the law governing personal insolvency has been consolidated into a new piece of legislation, the Bankruptcy (…
The Benefits of Gifting
At this time of year, gifting for Christmas is a priority but gifting throughout the tax year could mean significant Inheritance Tax…
The Budget and Beyond...
Last week Philip Hammond presented his first Autumn Statement to the House of Commons since he replaced George Osborne as Chancellor of the…
Concerned about the cost of care?
While only around 1 in 4 of us will require to go into residential or nursing care, many of us are concerned about the cost of care as we…
Trade Mark Attorneys Receive Chartered Status Today
Today sees the transformation of the Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (ITMA) into the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys (CITMA…
Driven to distraction?
Drivers in the UK caught using a mobile phone for the first time will automatically receive penalty points under government plans set to…
Paying the price for failing to wear a helmet
Are you a cyclist? Do you wear a helmet when you cycle? If not and you’re involved in an accident, your award of damages may be reduced on…
Rural Renewables: Making your project a success.
The key to a successful renewables project is proper groundwork from the outset.
Despite the Scottish Government’s lack of commitment to…
Deliveroo riders follow Uber in employment status claims
Following the outcome of Aslam v Uber, Deliveroo riders are now also seeking legal action to acquire trade union recognition and other…
Drone use and Privacy Accountability not Restriction
Drones are being used more and more for commercial and hobby use. Whether they are used in areas such as crime prevention, fire detection…
Uber good news? Employment tribunals finds Uber drivers are 'workers'
On 28 October, the London Central Employment Tribunal ruled that Uber drivers are “workers” for the purposes of the Employment…
Why Admiral wants to have a 'poke about' your social life
Personal Injury Associate Richard Poole considers the latest attempt by the insurance industry to cut costs – but at what price?
Car…
Brexit: Court rules Parliamentary approval is required to serve Article 50
Liam McMonagle, a partner at Thorntons, commented on the judgement around the serving of the Article 50 notice by the UK Government:
“…
Major Succession Changes Could Have a Big Impact
1 November 2016 will see the first major reform of the law of succession in Scotland for more than 50 years when the terms of the…
The Price of Rural Connectivity
Digital Economy Bill sheds some light on how the new Electronic Communications Code will regulate agreements between landowners and phone…
Transparency and Land Ownership Consultation
Thorntons is encouraging those involved in the rural sector to respond to the Transparency in land ownership in Scotland consultation and…