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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, along with the latest insight and industry news.

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Jackson Boyd CSR

Steering through Litigation: My Work-based Journey in Road Traffic Litigation

April 7, 2025 by Jackson Boyd CSR

After graduating with a First Class LLB at Strathclyde University in June 2024, I was excited to have secured a Paralegal position within the Road Traffic Accident Litigation Team at Jackson Boyd. This role provided … Read more

Adele Muir

New Compensation Limits for Employment Tribunal Claims Announced

March 28, 2025 by Adele Muir

The UK government has announced its annual increase in compensation limits for certain tribunal awards and statutory payments. The revised limits will take effect from 6 April 2025, impacting claims where the effective date of … Read more

Gwenan White

Settlement Agreements in Scotland: An Employment Law Guide

February 13, 2025 by Gwenan White

What is a settlement agreement? Settlement agreements in Scotland are a legally binding agreement between an employer and employee. It usually sets out the terms of an agreed exit of an employee from their employment … Read more

Dave Berry

Silicosis Compensation Claims

January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 by Dave Berry

What is Silicosis? Silicosis is a lung-disease caused by the excessive inhalation of crystalline silica dust. Symptoms do not develop rapidly and often do not occur until around 10 years after inhalation. Silicosis causes inflammation … Read more

Dave Berry

Military Deafness

December 19, 2024 by Dave Berry

Military service demands great sacrifice, commitment and resilience from individuals who put their lives on the line to protect their nations. Sadly, some service members face long-term health consequences as a result of their dedicated … Read more

Recruitment

Job Vacancy – Motor Claims: Insurance Recoveries File Handler

December 19, 2024 by Recruitment

Primary Location: Glasgow City Centre / Hybrid Hours of Work: Full time (35 hours), Permanent Salary: Competitive DOE Description of Role: We are currently looking for a file handler to join our motor claims insurance recovery team. The … Read more

Recruitment

Job Vacancy – Personal Injury Paralegal/Case Handler

December 19, 2024 by Recruitment

Primary Location: Glasgow City Centre / Hybrid Hours of Work: Full time (35 hours), Permanent Salary: Competitive DOE Description of Role: Jackson Boyd’s Personal Injury Team is ranked as a “leading firm” by both Legal 500 and Chambers … Read more

Tony McTigue

When Santa’s Sleigh Hits a Bump: What to Do When Your Order is Lost or Incorrect

December 12, 2024 by Tony McTigue

According to Forbes, E-commerce is set to be bigger than ever this Christmas, with European parcel deliveries between October and December forecast to be enough to fill Wembley Stadium 34 times over, according to FedEx, … Read more

Ledia Doci

Ensuring A Safe Working Environment At Christmas

December 5, 2024 by Ledia Doci

Overview Hot off the press, it is reported that the BBC has pulled its MasterChef Christmas specials in light of various allegations of inappropriate conduct against presenter, Gregg Wallace. This recent development serves as an … Read more

Rebecca Asghar

Don’t let Tiktok drive you off the road – keep your eyes on the wheel, not on the reel!

December 5, 2024 by Rebecca Asghar

In our fast-paced, social media obsessed world, it is tempting to scroll through TikTok or send a quick text while driving. However, what seems like seconds looking down on your phone can have serious consequences … Read more

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