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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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Jennifer Rowlinson

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Health and Safety at Work

May 18, 2021May 8, 2020 by Jennifer Rowlinson

Difficulties in obtaining Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have sadly been a recurring headline since the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) began to have a significant effect on the way that we in the UK live and work. … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Housing Law Update – Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020

April 17, 2020April 7, 2020 by Ainsley McCabe

On 1 April 2020, the Scottish Parliament passed the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020. It received Royal Assent on 6 April 2020 and comes into force today 7th April. This Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 was passed … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Teacher proceeds with personal injury claim against West Lothian Council

October 30, 2020March 27, 2020 by Jennifer Rowlinson

The Court of Session has ruled that a primary school teacher can proceed with a personal injury claim against West Lothian Council, her former employer, despite the Council’s arguing that she was personally barred from … Read more

John Lawrie

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

May 30, 2024March 23, 2020 by John Lawrie

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we have been undertaking extensive preparation to allow us to respond. We have put in place steps to protect the health and safety of our staff while continuing … Read more

Kathryn Russell

What to expect when going to court

August 14, 2026March 12, 2020 by Kathryn Russell

Whilst the majority of cases do settle, some will still require to be heard in court. It is necessary to consider just what “going to court” will involve for one of our clients in the … Read more

Euan Robertson

Scottish Apprenticeship Week

May 30, 2024March 6, 2020 by Euan Robertson

Jackson Boyd have supported 47 apprentices through QA Apprenticeships since 2015. For Scottish Apprenticeship Week we are sharing some of their stories! Jack Todd “Shortly after leaving high school, I joined Jackson Boyd via QA, … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

The ‘dressing down’ of the Legal Profession

March 3, 2020 by Ainsley McCabe

When you think about Lawyers and Judges appearing in Court, it conjures up images of Harry Potter-like black gowns and extremely curly white wigs. This ‘uniform’ could soon be a thing of the past, with … Read more

Jackson Boyd

Introduction of qualified one-way costs shifting in Personal Injury Litigation

November 4, 2024February 28, 2020 by Jackson Boyd

The Civil Litigation (Expenses Group) Proceedings (Scotland) Bill was introduced into the Scottish Parliament on 1 June 2017 and received Royal Assent on 5 June 2018. The Scottish Government has started to implement this Act … Read more

Alan Cameron

First unlawful eviction decision from First-tier Tribunal for Scotland

February 25, 2020 by Alan Cameron

In a recent First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Housing and Property Chamber decision the tribunal awarded £18,000 in damages to a tenant who was unlawfully evicted from his Glasgow flat in 2015. The decision is the … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

The Solicitor Travels in the Road Traffic Team

February 19, 2020February 18, 2020 by Jennifer Rowlinson

On 1 September 2017, I joined Jackson Boyd as a trainee solicitor. At Jackson Boyd, trainees rotate every 6 months around our different departments. Our departments include: Dispute Resolution Personal Injury Road Traffic team Personal … Read more

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