The Housing (Scotland) Bill: A Potential New Era for Housing Law in Scotland
It has been a busy year on the housing front in Scotland. In early Spring, we saw the temporary measures protecting tenants from rent…
Digitalisation of the UK border: what this means for international employees and what employers must do.
The way international citizens prove their right to live and work in the UK is changing.Since July 2015, visa holders have been issued a…
Trade Mark owners beware of Scam Invoices
Over the past few months, Thorntons’ Trade Marks team have observed an increase in fraudulent trade mark invoices being sent to some of our…
Think you don’t need a written Partnership or Shareholder Agreement? Think again!
If your practice has more than one principal, then it is vital that a written agreement is put in place which caters to the needs of your…
Digital Assets and Estate Planning
It is becoming increasingly common for individuals to own not only physical, but digital and online assets. Digital assets are those things…
Huw Edwards: Key points for employers
There has been a lot of interest in the Huw Edwards case in recent weeks, with some commentators questioning why the former news anchor a)…
A tale of two Union Streets – the way forward for our town centres?
Since the Coronavirus pandemic, the sight of shops closing down in our high streets has become all too common. The combination of reduced…
Taking part in the Fringe and beyond, temporary and permanent visa options for international performers looking to live in Scotland
Edinburgh in August – there’s nowhere quite like it. The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture…
The New Digital Information and Smart Data Bill
In the King’s speech on Wednesday, the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill (DISD) was one of the 40 legislative plans announced by the…
Time to Relax for Short Term Lets Licences
The short-term letting industry has seen significant growth in the last 10 years. As a result, short term let properties as defined by…
The Importance of Wills when you live on your own
In a recent BBC News Article, it was revealed that Scotland has the highest rate of people living alone in the UK. The National Records of…
A Landmark Moment: Update on the UK’s Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
The UK is on the brink of implementing a critical initiative – the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (ICBA) Scheme. This aims to…
Regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Under a Labour Government
Well, its polling day. By the end of today, we will know the outcome of the election, and it may mean a new Government with different…
How Superdry’s restructure could reshape retail leasing
Following the woes of The Body Shop and Ted Baker chains, leisure wear specialist Superdry is now set to proceed with a restructuring plan…
The Online Safety Act – Am I compliant?
The Online Safety Act (The Act) received royal assent on 26 October 2023 and is now an active piece of legislation. The Act has been…
10 Years of Equal Marriage in Scotland
When the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Bill was passed by an overwhelming majority of MSPs in 2014, some same-sex couples…
Taking Care in the Scottish Outdoors: Advice from a Personal Injury Lawyer
Exploring the Scottish outdoors offers breathtaking landscapes, riveting hikes and serene escapes. However, the beauty of the Highlands,…
Diversity monitoring: what to collect and how to remain compliant
For employers, adopting a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) policy can prove to be imperative in driving initiatives to promote an…
General Election 2024: what to expect in Employment and Immigration
As anticipation builds for the General Election on 4 July 2024, the Labour, Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties have launched their…
Exploring Scotland’s new Ownerless Property Transfer Scheme
The King’s and Lord Treasurer’s Remembrancer (KLTR) is the Crown’s representative in Scotland with authority to deal with ownerless…
What is Collaborative Law, and how does it work in Scotland?
Separation or divorce can be a painful and stressful experience. Collaborative family law is a commonly used type of Alternative Dispute…