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…
Don't leave your IT/Social Media Policy to chance
In 2016, the majority of businesses rely on IT resources and communication systems to facilitate their work and there is no denying that…
Where We're Going We Don't Need Roads
Driverless cars pose interesting liability issues for Personal Injury Solicitor. As any 80’s film fan knows that’s the quote from the end…
Crewman's death leads to jail for skipper
Christopher Smith, skipper of the Diamond, a Shetland boat has been jailed for six months after admitting to failing to preserve a crewman’…
The Importance of a Power of Attorney
The Paralympics last month not only highlighted superhuman efforts by a huge number of people living with a wide range of disabilities, but…
All you need is love?
The content of a Will can sometimes cause disputes between families, particularly if family members are disinherited, as was the case with…
National Minimum Wage Increase 2016
1 October 2016 marked the introduction of new rates for the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
Employers are now legally obliged to pay…
The Future of Forestry in Scotland
At present the management of forestry in Scotland lies with the UK Forestry Commission despite the fact forestry is a broadly devolved area…
Who Owns Scotland? Consultation Launched on Controlling Interests in Land
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its plans to set up a public register disclosing who owns a controlling interest in…
Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Month and the 10th of September is now recognised internationally as annual World Suicide Prevention Day.…
Will Bake Off Go Stale?
Brexit, Syria, Donald Trump and the end of Brangelina have all been fighting for airtime on the news in recent weeks. But for many of us…
How quickly can Non Celebrity couples Divorce?
Many people will have read this weeks news that Brad Pitt and Angela Jolie are set to divorce after only two years of marriage. It would…
Funding the Cost of Care: How safe is my house?
The cost of residential care for the elderly has again been under scrutiny by the media in recent weeks
Some reports have suggested that…