Thorntons Solicitors

There has been great debate over loot boxes and whether the 'game of chance' can be classed as gambling or simply a game.
With doubts as to just how successful these in-game purchases are and recent research indicating that there is a possible link between problem gambling and lootboxes, Intellectual Property specialists Liam McMonagle and Neil Falconer ask - is it gambling or just a game?
https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/kno…/ga mbling-or-just-a-game

With heavy snow currently falling across the country, Employment Law Partner Debbie Fellows discusses how employers can deal with employee absence and finding their businesses forced to close as a result of adverse weather.
https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/…/do-yo u-have-an-adverse-we…

In 2019 we will be attending the following universities to hold our Graduate Recruitment Presentations:
University of Strathclyde - Tuesday 5 February - https://careers.strath.ac.uk/
... University of Dundee - Thursday 7 February - https://www.dundee.ac.uk/careers/events/< br> The University of Edinburgh - Monday 11 February - https://mycareerhub.ed.ac.uk/students/log in…
University of Aberdeen - Tuesday 12 February - https://abdn.targetconnect.net/home.html
These presentations and informal networking events mark the official launch of our summer placement programme and will give you the chance to meet with Partners, our graduate recruitment team and some of our current trainees.
We look forward to meeting you!
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We're pleased to welcome guests into our Perth office today for the British Potato Trade Association training day. We hope you enjoy today's programme of speakers.

We're looking forward to welcoming the members of the British Potato Trade Association to our Perth office tomorrow for their training day.

Are you age 16-19 and seeking an exciting new opportunity in the Perth area? We currently have a vacancy for an Office Assistant to join our team as part of the Modern Apprenticeship scheme!
Interested? Please visit our website for full info and to apply: https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/…/offic e-assistant-modern-a…

We do awesome: buying a property needn’t be so stressful. Our expert team will help you through the whole process.
https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/for-you/r esidential-property

With an incredible 139 million customers around the world currently watching Netflix, Partner Alistair Lang reflects on how the digital revolution is truly changing today's business market: https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/…/the-a ge-of-the-digital-re…
You can also read Alistair's thoughts by picking up a copy of today's TheCourier.co.uk Business Matter's magazine.

Police Scotland are currently running ‘Operation Drive Insured’ until 28 January which aims to crack down on uninsured drivers. Richard Poole, Personal Injury Associate discusses the dangers of driving without insurance: http://bit.ly/2B5gSPa

Our Edinburgh colleagues are delighted to welcome Hemingway to the office. A big penguin applause to Forfar Removals for transporting our penguin friend. Pop into our Edinburgh office at Citypoint to meet Hemingway!🐧 Maggie's Dundee Sad Panda Printing

We do tears: family difficulties like separation or child issues can be difficult to resolve. We can help with our expert legal advice.
https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/…/thorn tons-family-law-divo…

Further guidance on Agricultural rent reviews has been issued by Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner after feedback suggested the 2015 guidance requires clarification. Land and Rural Solicitor Zoe Irving discusses the updated guidance:
https://bit.ly/2RbRLPR

Thanks to Ian Angus, Chair of Relay For Life Arbroath for visiting our Arbroath office on Friday to present us with a certificate for helping to reach the £1 million milestone raised for Arbroath Relay for Life.

Have you spotted our Thorntons taxi's out and about in Edinburgh yet?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=As3SBcL8g 88

We're looking forward to meeting Carnoustie High and Monifieth High Pupils at your annual careers convention this evening.
Pop by our stand from 6pm to find out more on the opportunities we can offer you here at Thorntons.

We do brave: from starting a new business to making plans to grow an existing one, we provide expert advice that’s right for you.
https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/fo…/cor porate-and-commercial

We’re recruiting!
Due to continued growth we are currently recruiting for a number of legal and business support roles across the firm. If you’re looking for a new challenge and would like to join us, visit our website for more information about each role and to apply.
- Intellectual Property/Technology Solicitor, Dundee... - Residential Conveyancing Senior Solicitor/Associate, Dundee - Commercial Property Solicitor, Dundee and St Andrews - Land and Rural Business Solicitors. - Marketing Design and Digital Assistant, Dundee - Business Administration Apprentice, Edinburgh - Administrative Support (Temp) Edinburgh. - Mailroom Assistant, Dundee
https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/careers/c urrent-vacancies
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Following Avicci's tragic death last April, it was announced that his estimated $25 million fortune would be passed to his parents as he died without a Will at age 28.
This raises the question - what age should you be before you consider putting a Will in place? Trainee Solicitor Stephen O'Hare discusses: https://www.thorntons-law.co.uk/…/i-can t-tell-where-the-jou…