Jennifer RowlinsonGreen Card Required?
UK drivers intending to take their cars with them when travelling outside the UK should be aware of the likely requirement for a Green Card in the event of a no deal Brexit on 29th … Read more
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Van McKellarSummary Justice
Most Scottish civil court actions tend to resolve short of proof (i.e. an evidential hearing). That’s usually because the parties settle, but there can be other procedural reasons. Sometimes a case can be knocked out … Read more
Gwenan WhiteBritish workers likely to work even when sick
A recent study of British workers by Aviva Insurance has found that around 70% of those surveyed have attended work while unwell. The report suggests that most employees continued to attend work when suffering from … Read more
Alan CameronBuchan v PF, Perth
In a recent criminal Sheriff Appeal Court case, Sheriff Principal Stephen QC issued an opinion on a case involving a driver who had pled guilty to charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol, … Read more
Alan McCormackWhat are my Employee Rights under GDPR?
What are my Rights as an Employee under GDPR? Under GDPR, employees (as data subjects) have greater rights. These rights include but are not limited to the right to be forgotten; right to access; right … Read more
Dave Berry“Same Roof Rule” Challenge Successful
A victim of child abuse has been successful in the Supreme Court after arguing that the “same roof rule” that is applied to victims of violent crimes committed before 1 October 1979 who are attempting … Read more
Dave BerryHostile Diplomacy
The Court of Appeal decision in the case of Clive Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd provides yet further indication as to the rapidly evolving law in relation to vicarious liability. Vicarious liability refers to the … Read more
David McKinneyYour Rights under GDPR
The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides 8 key rights for individuals. These key rights are as follows: The right to be informed – This right entitles individuals to be informed about the collection … Read more
Alan CameronTime takes its toll in court proceedings
A recent Sheriff Appeal Court decision highlights how proceedings brought under the Road Traffic Act 1998 can be a long and arduous process, and that even when trials are fixed for a specific date they … Read more
Dave BerryAllergic Reactions: Is there ever a basis for a claim?
Currently it is estimated that around two million people in the UK suffer from a food allergy. Recent statistics confirm that of these two million people, around 5,000 people are hospitalised each year due to … Read more
