International Charity Day: Why leave a legacy to charity in your Will?
It is becoming increasingly common for people to leave money to charity in their Will. In fact, according to the European Fundraising…
Thorntons launches Cash for Kids charity wills campaign to support vulnerable children and families
Leading Scottish law firm Thorntons has launched its latest charity wills fundraising drive in support of Cash for Kids, with the aim of…
Good news for holders of EU pre-settled status
Holders of EU Settlement Scheme pre-settled status will benefit from automatic extensions from 1 September.
If you hold pre-settled or…
Time to Sell?
Thinking of selling your home? We know that selling property can be a stressful time, from marketing your property for sale to a completed…
What happens to your property when you die.
What happens to your property when you die firstly depends on how ownership is held. Ownership of property can be held in a number of ways…
Building Contracts: the Law in Scotland
It is surprisingly easy to enter into a building contract.
All you need to agree is what the works will be and where they will be built.…
Shareholder Agreements – it pays to be pragmatic…
In the excitement of setting up your own pharmacy business, certain items can be overlooked - sometimes this is for convenience, or, more…
The Importance of Trade Mark Searching/Brand Clearance
Looking to launch a new business, product or service? How can you be sure that the brand name or logo you choose is free to use?
Brands…
Can sponsorship of international staff help tackle the shortage of dentists and dental practitioners in the UK?
The British Dental Association (BDA) reports that, “Two thirds (65%) say their practices have unfilled vacancies for dentists. 82% of those…
Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts”: Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
It’s been a somewhat turbulent week for Pop Queen Lizzo and her production company, with recent allegations emerging from a number of her…
How the plans for a hike in visa application and health surcharge fees will affect British citizens and UK businesses: 3 case studies
On 13 July 2023, the UK Government announced a sharp increase in both the Immigration Health Surcharge and visa application fees. The…
ChatGPT & Generative AI – A Data Protection Nightmare?
With Apple reportedly developing its own AI chatbot to rival ChatGPT, it appears that Generative AI will not be going away anytime soon.…
Birth Injury, Trauma and Childbirth Negligence
A recent High Court case in Northern Ireland has raised important legal issues relating to time limits for adults to pursue clinical…
Promising future for Dundee's retail sector.
After seeing a shift away from high street and shopping centre retail units during the pandemic, we are seeing some promising movement in…
How Does a Personal Injury Claim Work?
In the last three years, 50% of those in an accident haven’t claimed compensation. Of that, 48% think the claims process will take too long…
Farm Safety Week 2023
We are approaching the end of Farm Safety Week 2023 which is organised and promoted by the Farm Safety Foundation, a charity also known as…
Wild Swimming and Outdoor Access Rights – The Perfect Storm?
Although further boosted by the pandemic, outdoor swimming and other water based activities have increased in popularity in recent years,…
Personal Succession for Dental Practice Owners
As a practice owner, your day to day will be consumed with the delivery of patient treatment and the task of managing, developing and…
Update on flexible working
As we reported last December, the Government expressed broad commitment to an evolution of the current flexible working regime, which has…
Surrogacy and Parental Orders in Scotland
A Scottish couple have been granted their application for a Parental Order recognising them as the parents of twins born through surrogacy…
Are cracks showing in the proposed crackdown of short-term lets?
The largest crowdfunded case in UK history was ruled unlawful as Edinburgh tried to crackdown on short-term lets – but what does this mean…