Gwenan WhiteWhat 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
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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
Carly WalkerIntroduction of qualified one-way costs shifting in Personal Injury Litigation
The Civil Litigation (Expenses Group) Proceedings (Scotland) Bill was introduced into the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2017 and received Royal Assent on 5 June 2018. The Scottish Government has started to implement this Act … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonThe Solicitor Travels in the Road Traffic Team
On 1 September 2017, I joined Jackson Boyd as a trainee solicitor. At Jackson Boyd, trainees rotate every 6 months around our different departments. Our departments include: Dispute Resolution Personal Injury Road Traffic team Personal … Read more
Joe McNeilageHow are Personal Injury claims dealt with before litigation commences?
Before claims are litigated they are dealt with under the compulsory pre-action protocol (CPAP). The compulsory pre-action protocol was introduced by the Act of Sederunt (Sheriff Court Rules Amendment) (Personal Injury Pre-Action Protocol) 2016. Before … Read more
Dave BerryProposals to Regulate Beauty Industry
The Scottish Government have put forward proposals to require non-healthcare professionals to require a licence to undertake cosmetic procedures. Currently procedures such as lip enhancements and dermal fillers are available at local hairdressers and pharmacies. … Read more
Dave BerryConcerns over Proposed Scheme for Survivors of Historical Abuse
We recently reported on the Scottish Government’s consultation on a proposed financial redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse. This consultation ended on 25 November 2019. The current proposal suggested that the scheme would … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonA Nightmare Feast to Avoid at Christmas
The frosty nights are well under way and Jack Frost has been nipping at our noses. Whilst everyone prepares to roast chestnuts on an open fire, we have prepared an article on food poisoning to … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonTop Tips for Children Crossing the Road
As I prepared this article I looked to my three-year old for inspiration asking “what is road safety when crossing the road?” to which he responded “RUN!”. The Governments THINK! Campaign advises practicing a message … Read more
jphinnDriving safely in winter
Winter can be a difficult time to drive. With Jack Frost and his lovely pals rain and wind getting at the roads, it can be a more difficult endeavour to drive at any distance when … Read more
