Craig McCannContract Update
In light of the effect of COVID on many contracts businesses are recommended to review their terms of business for future protection. The inclusion of a force majeure clause can give some certainty in an … Read more
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Alan CameronPrice Transparency Guidance
On 31st January 2021, the Law Society of Scotland will bring into effect its Price Transparency Guidance in a bid to promote price transparency between law firms and consumers. It does not apply to firms … Read more
Craig McCannFurther help for Tenants struggling with Rent
The Rent Arrears Pre-Action Requirements (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 came into force on 30 September 2020 and applies to any assured, short assured or private residential tenancy application to the First tier Tribunal for Scotland … Read more
Ainsley McCabeUnjustified Enrichment
Following the outbreak of Covid-19, there will be a lot of instances in many sectors of the economy where parties will have been prevented from performing their obligations under a previously agreed contract because of … Read more
Alan CameronSchool Placement Requests and Appeals
Following Mr Cumming’s recent press conference many parents will be considering what is in the best interests of a child. One of the main concerns is that of education and where a child should go … Read more
Ainsley McCabeScottish Courts and Tribunal Service update – Sheriff Court to conduct first virtual hearing
Jackson Boyd have undertaken extensive preparation to allow us to respond to the Coronavirus outbreak and continue to provide services to our Clients, however there is no avoiding the fact that coronavirus has had a … Read more
Ainsley McCabeHousing Law Update – Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020
On 1 April 2020, the Scottish Parliament passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020. It received Royal Assent on 6 April 2020 and comes into force today 7th April. This Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 was passed … Read more
Kathryn RussellWhat to expect when going to court
Whilst the majority of cases do settle, some will still require to be heard in court. It is necessary to consider just what “going to court” will involve for one of our clients in the … Read more
Ainsley McCabeThe ‘dressing down’ of the Legal Profession
When you think about Lawyers and Judges appearing in Court, it conjures up images of Harry Potter-like black gowns and extremely curly white wigs. This ‘uniform’ could soon be a thing of the past, with … Read more
Alan CameronFirst unlawful eviction decision from First-tier Tribunal for Scotland
In a recent First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber decision the tribunal awarded £18,000 in damages to a tenant who was unlawfully evicted from his Glasgow flat in 2015. The decision is the … Read more
