Care Home Negligence Claims
Placing an elderly or vulnerable loved one into a care home is never a decision taken lightly and is often a last resort. The health and…
Claims & Disputes
Housing & Landlords | Covid19, what Landlords need to know.
The great uncertainty of the Coronavirus pandemic, and the introduction of the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, has led to many landlords,…
New Law can Force Suppliers to Continue Supplying Insolvent Companies.
The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 came into force on 26th June 2020 and amongst other changes, it now prevents suppliers…
Package Holiday Regulations: Where do you stand?
Many people are experiencing cancelled or changed holiday plans during the Covid-19 outbreak. In the next blog by our…
Has Coronavirus halted your plans for 2020?
As COVID 19 continues to spread, efforts to limit exposure have had huge impacts on our daily lives. Many popular holiday destinations have…
To Wear A Gown Or Not To Wear A Gown?
I read with interest the negative views of two senior and eminent legal figures reported in the Scottish Legal News on 4 and 5 November…
SSSC: Opt-in for justice
On 23 August 2019, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) published a consultation seeking views from the public to their proposed…
SSSC: Your fitness to practise is under investigation: what should you do?
If you work within the social services or care sector in Scotland you are likely to come under the regulation of the Scottish Social…
“I wouldn’t guarantee it”
Granting a personal guarantee for company obligations can seem innocuous when securing initial credit or funding for a business operation,…
Agricultural insurable risks and legal expenses cover.
I recently concluded a court action relating to glyphosate contamination of potatoes where, amongst other things, the issue of insurance…
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…
Potatoes in Peril - The Dangers of Crop Spray Drift
Glyphosate is the number one selling weed killer globally. Its use continues to be topical and indeed, controversial. In November 2017, the…
When roads attack. “Potzilla” claims 20 victims in Laurencekirk.
“Burt, it's under the ground! It's an underground monster!” I admit, I’m mixing my monster movies here, but it’s hard to resist when…
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…
Record fine for Alton Towers Health and Safety Failings
Merlin Attractions Operations Ltd has been fined a potentially record breaking fine of £5 Million after admitting to Health and Safety…
Lets's not Discount the Human Cost of Decommissioning
It is estimated that decommissioning the UK’s oil and gas infrastructure will cost £47 BILLION between now and 2050.
With the current…
Personal Insolvency a new era?
From 30 November 2016, the law governing personal insolvency has been consolidated into a new piece of legislation, the Bankruptcy (…
Thorntons partner appointed to prestigious European football post
Anne McKeown, a partner in the firm's Angus offices, has been selected to represent the Scottish Football Association (SFA) on the UEFA…
Legal Highs and the Psychoactive Substances Bill
Psychoactive drugs, much more commonly known as 'legal highs', are at the heart of an industry which the Home Office recently estimated…
Could Motorists Face Financial Penalties for Parking Vehicles on the Pavements?
A bill has been proposed to the Scottish Parliament whereby motorists would face a financial penalty for parking vehicles on pavements, in…
New Drink Driving Limits - An Economic Hangover
Last year, Scotland was introduced to new legislation lowering the legal drink-drive limit from 80mg to 50mg in every 100ml of blood.…