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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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Pamela Bradshaw

Concerns over Proposed Scheme for Survivors of Historical Abuse

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 by Pamela Bradshaw

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 Rowlinson

A Nightmare Feast to Avoid at Christmas

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

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

Laura Macdonald

No entitlement to carry over more than 4 weeks when on sickness absence

December 2, 2019December 2, 2019 by Laura Macdonald

The European Court of Justice has held in a recent case (TSN v Hyvinvointialan) that, in the absence of any contractual agreement, there is no right to carry over anymore than four weeks’ statutory sick … Read more

Stephanie Hendry

Drug Driving – Scotland’s new zero tolerance approach

November 29, 2019November 29, 2019 by Stephanie Hendry

Scotland is adopting a zero-tolerance approach to driving whilst under the influence of drugs through the enforcement of The Drug Driving (Specified Limits) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 on 21st October 2019. The offence of drug driving … Read more

Holly Sloey

CCTV Leads to Quashed Conviction for Bus Driver

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 by Holly Sloey

A bus driver who was convicted of dangerous driving last year has had his conviction quashed after the Sheriff Appeal Court viewed CCTV footage which they decided showed that his driving did not even meet … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Top Tips for Children Crossing the Road

November 21, 2019November 18, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

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

Redmond Harris

Driving safely in winter

November 20, 2019November 18, 2019 by Redmond Harris

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

Olivia Keenan

Cycle Safety

November 19, 2019November 18, 2019 by Olivia Keenan

At Jackson Boyd this week we are supporting the Road Safety week initiative, (18-24 November). This year the theme is for everyone to “Step up for Safe Streets” and for us all to get around … Read more

Gavin Marshall

Road Safety Week at Jackson Boyd

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019 by Gavin Marshall

Road Safety Week is the UK’s biggest road safety event and aims to inspire the local community, schools and individuals to promote road safety and share information that may save lives. Every 20 minutes, someone … Read more

Stephanie Hendry

Soofi v. Dykes, 2019 – Guidance on Expert Witnesses

November 13, 2019November 13, 2019 by Stephanie Hendry

Expert witnesses, unlike other witnesses, can give evidence based on their knowledge and experience of a subject matter. They provide a specialist report analysing the matter in dispute, which can be relied on by the … Read more

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