GDPR Three months on.
It has been little under 3 months since ‘GDPR Day’. The media hype has certainly quietened down and with it the barrage of ‘re-…
Prevention better than cure
Spare a thought for safety this Injury Prevention Day as our children return to school and nursery.With many children returning to school…
What's your surname please?
Issued by Border Force, part of The Home Office, the promotional material, “Guide to faster travel through the UK border”, gives certain…
Valuing Goods and Chattels
How many of us know the value of our household goods and personal effects? How many of us simply estimate the contents value for our…
The Right to Privacy Advanced or Diminution of Freedom of the Press?
The recent case of Sir Cliff Richard v BBC has sent a clear message that individuals have a right to privacy at the investigation stage of…
Can I have a G, please?
Having sat open-mouthed watching some of his crashes in previous years, it was marvellous to see Geraint Thomas win the 2018 Tour de France…
Blown out of proportion?
There have been calls from some MPs to have a temporary ban on the use of inflatables in public areas following the recent tragedy of a…
Unhappy marriage is no grounds for Divorce
This week, the Supreme Court has refused to allow Mrs Owens to divorce her husband on the basis that she was unhappy in her marriage.…
What we will see in the 2018 Budget… Maybe!
Earlier this month, the Treasury published draft legislation for the Finance Bill 2019 which gives us an indication of some of the points…
Civil Partnerships – The Beginning of the End…….?
Civil partnerships were introduced in Scotland in 2004 at a time where same sex marriage was prohibited. It allowed same sex couples…
New Law for Taxation of Termination Payments
New tax rules that came into effect on 6 April 2018 mean employers are now required to pay income tax and national insurance contributions…
Funeral Instructions; let your wishes be known
Prepaid funeral plans have featured heavily in the Press in recent weeks, prompting many individuals to consider or reconsider their wishes…
‘Transparent’ Land Ownership in Scotland Moves One Step Closer
The Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2016 made a number of changes to the way land ownership is, and will be, regulated. One of those changes was…
Welcome News for First Time Buyers
It is safe to say that the property ladder in Scotland is becoming ever more difficult to join for first-time buyers. The marketplace…
Power of Attorney and Guardianships
In a previous article, we discussed common misconceptions behind Powers of Attorney and why it is worth having one in place. …
Royal Mail Encourages Owners To Teach Old Dogs New Tricks
A dog can be your best friend apparently but according to figures released by Royal Mail recently, there have been more than 200 dog…
Scottish law firm takes up fundraising baton at Arbroath gala weekend
A Scottish law firm is continuing its support of Arbroath’s biggest event of the year by sponsoring its flagship fundraiser.
Thorntons…
Father’s Day - What are your Rights?
This weekend, lots of people will be celebrating Father’s Day. Fathers will be relaxing, spending time with their children and…
Dress codes and Sex Discrimination – Do’s and Don’ts as an employer
The Government has recently issued guidance for employers, to help them ensure that they are implementing dress codes which are not…
GDPR is here.
After a great deal of preparation, today on 25 May 2018, the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force across the…
Proposed legislation changes to private rented homes in Scotland.
These are challenging times for private landlords who find themselves dealing with an ever-increasing raft of new regulation, and are now…