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Jackson Boyd’s Edinburgh and Glasgow offices are always busy and at any one time there are many newsworthy things going on. Check in here to find out what we are up to and who we have helped.

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Dave Berry

Just Because Something Has Gone Badly Wrong – Doesn’t Mean There A (Clinical Negligence) Claim

October 22, 2019October 22, 2019 by Dave Berry

Medical treatment can go wrong, and clinicians can make mistakes. Mistakes can happen, even where the clinician is acting with reasonable care. The human body is complicated and medicine can often be very difficult to … Read more

Laura Macdonald

Does a massage constitute harassment in the workplace?

October 18, 2019October 22, 2019 by Laura Macdonald

A Claimant recently appealed to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in the case of Raj v. Capita Business Services, following his unsuccessful claim to the Employment Tribunal that his female manager’s actions of massaging his shoulders in an open … Read more

Holly Sloey

Scottish Government Consultation on Financial Redress for Historical Abuse

October 14, 2019October 22, 2019 by Holly Sloey

The Scottish Government’s consultation on their proposed financial redress scheme for victims of historical child abuse is currently running, and will be open until 25th November 2019. Following their announcement that they intended to set … Read more

Gavin Marshall

The Journey of Your Personal Injury Claim

October 8, 2019October 8, 2019 by Gavin Marshall

A personal injury accident can be a worrying time, not just because of the physical pain and suffering you may endure as a result of an injury, but the additional concerns regarding potential lost earnings … Read more

Yvonne Robertson

Tribunal rules pro indiviso tenancy cannot qualify as a Private Tenancy Agreement

October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 by Yvonne Robertson

In the case of Affleck v Bronsdon [2019] UT 29, the Upper Tribunal for Scotland ruled that a tenant was a pro indiviso tenant and consequently did not have a private residential tenancy. Pro indiviso … Read more

Pamela Bradshaw

Discount Rate remains at -0.75% in Scotland

October 4, 2019October 4, 2019 by Pamela Bradshaw

As reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is remaining at -0.75% in Scotland. The rate is an important tool when quantifying future losses in personal injury and fatal accident claims. … Read more

Redmond Harris

Confidentiality

September 27, 2019September 27, 2019 by Redmond Harris

The use of confidentiality clauses within settlement agreements is part and parcel of everyday employment law. Confidentiality clauses will usually attempt to prevent employees that have already terminated their employment from disclosing certain pieces of … Read more

Jackson Boyd CSR

Jackson Boyd Charity Ball 2019

September 25, 2019September 25, 2019 by Jackson Boyd CSR

On 20th September 2019 we held a charity ball to raise funds for Back Up Trust and the amazing work that they do, for more information visit their website https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/ .

Gavin Marshall

Workin’ for a Livin’ – 12 months as a trainee with Jackson Boyd

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by Gavin Marshall

I joined Jackson Boyd as a trainee solicitor back in October 2018, after my previous life in marketing. Back in 2014 when I made the decision to go back to university and study law, I … Read more

Laura Macdonald

More than Just Employment Law

September 12, 2019September 12, 2019 by Laura Macdonald

A job can be much more than working 9-5. Employment can be an important part of your identity, an important source of pride and provide a sense of purpose in life. When disputes arise between … Read more

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