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The Herald Scotland
30-07-2025
- Health
- The Herald Scotland
Fit to leave, but can't: why families are being left powerless
If a person cannot consent to matters affecting their welfare, which includes decisions relating to care and whether they can be relocated to a care home, there can be significant legal issues. Unless there is an attorney appointed who can legally make the decisions on behalf of the adult, the only option may be to obtain a guardianship granted by a sheriff, which can be a costly and time-consuming process. It has been over 25 years since the ground-breaking Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act was passed, providing a legal framework for protecting adults who lack the capacity to make decisions for themselves. Yet there are still so many individuals without a Power of Attorney in place. One of the reasons often cited for this is the perceived complexity and timescale for getting a Power of Attorney. At present, the required registration process with the Office of the Public Guardian takes over 11 months to complete. In England, registration is eight to 10 weeks, marking a significant difference in the delivery of an incredibly important administrative service. In an emergency, registration can be expedited. However, individuals need to have signed a Power of Attorney before that happens, and they must have had mental capacity when they signed it. When a normal registration process takes nearly a year, it can discourage people from putting a vital safety net in place when they are still fit and able to do so. However, inaction can be dangerous. At the point that a Power of Attorney is actually needed, due to a sudden accident or change in circumstances, it can be too late because the individual's health has deteriorated beyond the point that they can competently sign it. Professor Wallace's comments show one of the potential effects with the strain it puts on NHS services, not to mention the possible distress it causes to families. Granting a Power of Attorney is a vital step to ensure financial and welfare needs are protected when individuals themselves cannot fully control matters. It should be something people do irrespective of age, especially if they have dependants. Putting a Power of Attorney in place should be simple. The preparation and signing of one is straightforward and if the registration process were quicker, it could make the whole process a lot more appealing and reduce the impact on the health service. Graeme Dickson is a Private Client Partner with Thorntons
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
BP dismissing head of US c-store loyalty
This story was originally published on C-Store Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily C-Store Dive newsletter. BP is parting ways with Jack Benoff, the company's director of digital and loyalty for its U.S. convenience stores, Benoff announced via LinkedIn on Monday. Benoff said his termination is part of BP's broader reorganization, in which the company is cutting about 5% of its workforce this year to improve its performance, drive cash flow and increase shareholder value. Last month, a BP spokesperson said the company was also overhauling its marketing functions. Benoff joined BP six years ago in what was his first foray into the convenience store industry. Over the past few years, he led BP's digital experience across over 1,200 Thorntons and Ampm convenience stores, including the development of its Earnify loyalty program that launched in 2024, according to his LinkedIn bio. Prior to joining BP, Benoff spent several years as a digital account manager for a variety of companies, including branding firm Struck, professional services firm Accenture and marketing firms Ogilvy and The Rose Group. Earlier in his career, he co-founded augmented reality software company Zugara. A BP spokesperson did not respond by press time to comment on Benoff's departure and who would be taking over his duties. 'Looking back on the last six years, I'm proud of the work and the impact: spearheading the redesign of the ampm app (growing digital revenue over 18X) and architecting a consumer-centric loyalty strategy that underpinned a transformation across bp's North American footprint,' Benoff said in his announcement. 'The new program, earnify, is now live at over 7,500 sites.' Benoff isn't the first leader from BP's U.S. convenience team to feel the impacts of the company's reorganization. Last month, C-Store Dive reported that BP was making changes to TravelCenters of America's marketing department that will result in layoffs through the rest of 2025. Recommended Reading BP overhauling TA's marketing department 擷取數據時發生錯誤 登入存取你的投資組合 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤 擷取數據時發生錯誤
The Courier
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Courier
Law firm Thorntons to close Angus office following 'review'
Dundee-headquartered law firm Thorntons is to close its office in Montrose following an 'ongoing review' of requirements. The business has operated in the Angus town since 2015, following a merger with legal firm Watts. The High Street branch, which served as an estate agency and legal office, will close on Thursday. Staff based in Montrose will be relocated to the law firm's other Angus offices in Forfar and Arbroath or work from home. A letter, signed by partner Stuart Mackie, has informed the firm's Montrose clients of the change. It said: 'Thorntons has been in Montrose since 2015 following a merger with Watts. 'Following a review of our estate and demand for in-person meetings, we have taken the decision to close this office on June 12. 'We will continue to operate in Angus and advice from our legal and estate agency teams will continue to be available from our offices in Arbroath and Forfar and also other locations such as Dundee. 'The service you have received from us in the past will continue to be delivered at the existing high standard by all of our people either Angus-based or across the wider firm.' The company partner noted that any legal documents such as title deeds or wills held at the Montrose office will be moved to Thorntons' Dundee headquarters. Thorntons has expanded rapidly in recent years and announced a merger with Perth firm Macnabs at the start of the year. This added five partners and 39 employees. Accounts for the year ending May 31, 2024 show revenue of £43.9 million, a rise of more than £6m from 2023. It made record profits during the year. Profits before members' remuneration and profit shares were £12.4m, an increase of 35% on the previous year. Last year it opened its first Highlands branch, in Inverness. A spokesperson for Thorntons said: 'We continue to operate throughout Angus from our offices in Arbroath and Forfar where the local community will be able to access our market-leading full-service legal and estate agency services. 'We have fully communicated our plans to clients and no jobs are being lost as part of the closure.'
The Herald Scotland
11-06-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Law chief stands down after over 40 years with same firm
Thorntons said Colin Graham, its former chair, is stepping down as a partner after more than four decades. Mr Graham, 64, joined Thornton, Dickie and Brand as it then was in 1984 and was appointed partner four years later at the age of 27 to Thornton Oliver. He served eight years as chair, starting in 2016, and has seen Thorntons 'grow to become one of the country's largest legal practices, with over 600 colleagues and partners'. To support the firm in the run-up to his retirement as a partner, he took up a role as senior partner at Thorntons, a key leadership position driving forward a number of projects for the firm, while retaining his ambassadorial role representing Thorntons and its people across Scotland and beyond. He will now act as a consultant to the business. READ MORE: Mr Graham, who is described by the Dundee-headquartered company as one of the best-known business figures in Tayside, specialised in conveyancing law and is recognised as one of the country's leading experts in the field, presenting for the Law Society of Scotland and other organisations on complex cases, and helping inform changes in the law. He said: 'I am enormously grateful for the many messages of support I have received from partners, colleagues, clients and friends. I have always sought to ensure that Thorntons focused on doing the right thing for our people, for our clients and for our communities. 'I am proud that, as we have undergone significant growth, particularly over the past five years, we have preserved the direct, personal client approach for which the firm has been known for decades and looked after our colleagues. That culture is what sets us apart.' Lesley Larg, the firm's managing partner, said: 'Colin is rightly regarded as being 'Mr Thorntons' and has played a vital role in leading the firm with a rare combination of business insight, integrity and compassion for our people. 'He is enormously well-respected for his tremendous leadership and for his insistence on adherence to the highest professional and personal standards at all times. It is no coincidence that his eight years as chair saw the longest and most sustained period of growth in the firm's history. 'The impact he has made on our business will never be repeated, and I know I speak for many, many members of the Thorntons team when I say that he has been a uniquely positive influence on my own career. We are all looking forward to his ongoing, valuable contribution in his important new role.' As well as his decades-long leadership position within Thorntons, Mr Graham has played a leading role in many other organisations over the years, including as chair of RSPCC Dundee, treasurer of the Ninewells Cancer Research Appeal, captain of Dundee High School FP Rugby Club and as chair of NHS Tayside Primary Care Disciplinary Panel. Thorntons can trace its roots back to 1857.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Shooting suspect accused of killing passenger in vehicle make first court appearance
The Brief The suspect in a deadly shooting made his first appearance in court on Tuesday. He was arrested days after the deadly shooting at the intersection of Progress Boulevard and South 82nd Street. TAMPA, Fla. - The man who's charged with murder in a deadly shooting in Hillsborough County made his first appearance in court on Tuesday. Dayjon Clarke, 24, appeared virtually before a Hillsborough County judge Tuesday afternoon. RELATED: Hillsborough shooting suspect accused of killing passenger in vehicle arrested The backstory The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said Clarke is facing a first-degree murder charge in the shooting, which happened just after 4:15 p.m. on May 30 at the intersection of Progress Boulevard and South 82nd Street. Deputies said they responded to a nearby Thorntons convenience store in Riverview after receiving reports of a shooting. Once they arrived, deputies said they found Terrel Ferrell, 24, with a gunshot wound to the upper body. He was a passenger in a vehicle that was driven by a woman with a child in the backseat, according to authorities. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube During their investigation, detectives said they learned that the driver briefly stopped to speak with Clarke near Progress Boulevard and South 82nd Street in Tampa. That's when the suspect opened fire on the vehicle, according to HCSO. While trying to escape, the driver sped away and accidentally hit a motorized bicyclist, who sustained minor injuries, authorities said. The driver then stopped at the nearby Thorntons convenience store in Riverview to get help, deputies said. The sheriff's office said Ferrell was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Clarke was identified by detectives as the suspect involved in the shooting. Officials said he was arrested on Monday at a home in the 100 block of Logarto Circle West in Lutz. MORE: HCSO looking for Apollo Beach burglary suspect after thefts at multiple homes and businesses On top of the first-degree murder charge, Clarke is also facing two other charges, including shooting at a vehicle and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Deputies said this remains an active investigation. What's next At Clarke's first appearance on Tuesday, his attorney said a motion was filed for a pre-trial detention hearing. The judge set Clarke's pre-trial detention hearing for Thursday morning. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
