Insolvent Employers – What can employees do?
The recent news of Carillion’s collapse, placing a large number of employees at risk of losing their jobs, highlights the continuing…
Ownerless property – When is your property not your property?
With the increase in numbers of Voluntary Registrations in the map-based Land Register, it has become apparent that some people, quite…
Why Making A Power of Attorney Is A New Year's Resolution Worth Keeping
Graeme Dickson from our Private Client team discusses the benefits of having a Power of Attorney and why it's an important task you should…
The Division of Matrimonial Bitcoins
As we enter 2018, most people by now will have heard of Bitcoin, although you would be forgiven for not being completely sure what Bitcoin…
You wouldn’t perform your own surgery, so why make your own personal injury claim?
“I once performed my own brain surgery and it all went swimmingly well” said no-one . . . ever.
We all know there are times you do…
The importance of getting paid on time
The collapse of Carillion will have significant effects throughout the UK construction and outsourcing sectors.
Estimates suggest that £1.…
Salmon Fishings - Who owns the rights to fish?
Members of Thorntons Land & Rural Business team were delighted to attend the opening of River Tay 2018 salmon fishing season …
Barr's confident in Irn Bru brand as new recipe goes into production
Some Irn Bru drinkers are wondering if 2018 really is getting off to the best of starts.
Barr’s decision to change the recipe of Irn Bru…
Long-term Absence and Reasonable Adjustments
Is banning aerosols and perfume in the workplace a reasonable adjustment? Employment Solicitor, Amy Jones looks at the recent case of Dyer…
Is the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme Fit for Purpose?
The Scheme which is government funded and run by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority, is designed to compensate blameless victims…
Trump cries Wolff… or at least tries to sue him.
Can your personal opinion ever be classed as defamation of another individual?
Over the past week, the media spotlight has been firmly…
Two thirds of the population don’t have a Will
New figures released by Macmillan Cancer Support show more than two thirds of the population don't have a Will.
In our article in 2016 ‘…
Employment law changes expected this year
2018 and it's time to look ahead to the changes due to take effect within Employment Law.
2017 was a busy year for employment law, with…
Private Residential Tenancies: An Update for Landlords
As of 1 December 2017 a wholesale reform of the private letting market has taken effect by way of the Private Housing (Tenancies)(Scotland…
New Sporting Rights Code of Practice issued
In the agricultural world, it is not unusual for landowners to let their land whilst retaining the sporting rights.
The landowner may then…
Scottish Government introduce a change to their home ownership schemes
The Scottish Government has introduced a change to their home ownership schemes.
Now for the first time, older people will be to access a…
A new child centred approach to safeguarding in sport
Family Law specialist welcomes new approach to Safeguarding in Sport with new 'Standards for Child Wellbeing and Protection in Sport'.…
Indefinite carry over of unpaid annual leave approved by European Court
All employees and workers in the UK are entitled to be paid for 5.6 weeks holiday per year.
However, with the recent rise in ‘gig economy…
The importance of Living Wills
Private Client solicitor, Graeme Dickson highlights the benefits of a Living Will, following the recent case of a lady who had aggressive…
A Power of Attorney: The Best Insurance Policy Money Can Buy
Becoming incapable isn’t something that people tend to think about, or plan for in advance.As Solicitors we hear many misconceptions about…
What’s In A Name?
In Scotland, you can call yourself anything you like. A name has no legal significance. The use of a particular surname can however garner…