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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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Recruitment

Vacancy – Paralegal (Employers’ Liability/Public Liability Team)

August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 by Recruitment

The Role: Job Title: Paralegal (Employers’ Liability/Public Liability Team) Primary Location: Glasgow City Centre Reports To: Partner Level We are seeking an experienced paralegal to join our well established and highly respected Employers’ Liability/Public Liability … Read more

Gavin Marshall

The Consumer Rights Act 2015

August 19, 2019August 19, 2019 by Gavin Marshall

Have you ever purchased goods or services, only for them to be faulty or not fit for purpose? Retailers and service providers are often found wanting in their response to customers when it comes to … Read more

Yvonne Robertson

Tenancy Deposits Must be Deposited – Simples!

August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 by Yvonne Robertson

It would appear that some landlords are still failing to adhere to the Regulations regarding tenancy deposits and it is costing them dearly. In a recently reported appeal decision where the landlord had failed to … Read more

Holly Sloey

Contract Disputes

August 12, 2019August 12, 2019 by Holly Sloey

A number of the cases that we deal with at Jackson Boyd are contract disputes. These can come in a wide variety of forms, such as claims relating to contracts for services, consumer contracts, and loan … Read more

Redmond Harris

ACAS Update

August 7, 2019August 7, 2019 by Redmond Harris

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have reported a significant rise in the number of notifications they received throughout March 2018 to March 2019. ACAS play a very important role in the Employment Tribunal … Read more

Olivia Keenan

What is Dispute Resolution?

August 5, 2019August 5, 2019 by Olivia Keenan

Disputes happen every day and are usually resolved so quickly that we don’t even recognise them in the first place. For example, two people bumping into each other on the street is usually met with … Read more

Stephanie Hendry

Police Scotland Summer Campaign – the results are in!

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019 by Stephanie Hendry

Police Scotland have just completed their annual drink driving summer campaign, which they undertake for two weeks a year. This year’s campaign ran from 24th June – 7th July. Roadside officers carried out 3,076 breath … Read more

David McLeod

Fairley and Lowdean v Edinburgh Trams

July 24, 2019July 24, 2019 by David McLeod

The Court of Session has recently issued its decision in two cases where cyclists were injured when cycling across tram lines in Edinburgh. The accidents occurred at Haymarket and at Princes Street. Both cases were … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Holidays from Hell

July 22, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

It is the time of year which we all look forward too. We are taking annual leave and preparing for our annual summer holidays. However, for some individuals, their annual summer holiday can take an … Read more

Pamela Bradshaw

Discount Rate Set at -0.25%

July 19, 2019 by Pamela Bradshaw

As reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is being increased from -0.75% to -0.25%. The rate is an important took when quantifying future losses in personal injury and fatal accident … Read more

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