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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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Gwenan White

Can unknown future claims be compromised by a settlement agreement?

November 7, 2022 by Gwenan White

In Bathgate v Technip UK Ltd and others [ 2022] EAT 155 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has held a settlement agreement cannot compromise a future claim that has not yet arisen. The Claimant accepted … Read more

Gwenan White

Royal Mail to axe up to 10,000 jobs as losses rise

October 31, 2022October 25, 2022 by Gwenan White

Royal Mail has announced plans to cut 10,000 jobs by next August, blaming ongoing strike action and rising losses at the business. The postal company said it will begin notifying workers of its plan, which … Read more

John McKeown

Eviction Ban and Rent Freeze

October 12, 2022October 10, 2022 by John McKeown

The Scottish Government has unveiled the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill, which details how they intend to implement a rent freeze and eviction moratorium. The Bill will need the approval of the Scottish … Read more

John McKeown

Winter Freeze

October 12, 2022September 26, 2022 by John McKeown

The Scottish Government has this month announced their ‘Programme for Government’ as to their intended future legislation. Included in that announcement are significant changes impacting the law of residential tenancies (i.e. private and social housing); … Read more

Ailie King

A Guide to Personal Injury Claims – What can I claim for?

May 30, 2024September 5, 2022 by Ailie King

3. Personal Effects You can make a claim for your personal belongings that have been damaged in an accident. Below is a list of some items that can be included within your claim: To make … Read more

Alan Cameron

When a plan doesn’t come together

September 1, 2022 by Alan Cameron

Dougherty v Taylor Boundaries (2022) SAC (Civ) 20 When it comes to boundary disputes you will want to make sure you get the A team in to support you. A recent Sheriff Appeal Court decision … Read more

Craig McCann

Court Actions and Expert Witnesses

August 26, 2022 by Craig McCann

Expert evidence forms the basis of many claims that come before the courts. The experts instructed will be of fundamental importance to the success or failure of the case. The legal profession are increasingly aware … Read more

Dave Berry

Clarification for Asbestos-Related Personal Injury Claims

August 22, 2022 by Dave Berry

In Scotland, if you want to claim compensation for an asbestos-related condition (ARC), the action must be raised in court within a specific time limit. This is referred to as the limitation period. The Prescription … Read more

Alan McCormack

Time to End the Stigma!

August 19, 2022 by Alan McCormack

Menopause and the Workplace It has been reported by new CIPD research that 59% of women who experience symptoms of menopause say it has a negative and sometimes detrimental impact on their work productivity and … Read more

Dave Berry

Scotland leading the way. Period.

February 16, 2023August 17, 2022 by Dave Berry

15th August 2022 saw the introduction of the Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Act, which requires councils and education providers to provide period products available to anyone who needs them free of charge; the first … Read more

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