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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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Alan McCormack

Government introduces new “Job Support Scheme”

September 25, 2020 by Alan McCormack

Rishi Sunak has this morning announced a “Job Support Scheme” that is designed to top up wages for employees, following the support provided by the current Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (known as the “furlough scheme”) … Read more

Alan McCormack

Almost one fifth of businesses forced to make pay cuts in response to Coronavirus

September 24, 2020 by Alan McCormack

According to a survey carried out by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), 18% of organisations have had to cut their employees’ pay due to pressures brought on by the pandemic. More employers are reported to … Read more

Alan Cameron

Not Guilty: Reckless Driving and Injury

September 21, 2020 by Alan Cameron

I appeared yesterday, at a court outside Glasgow, in connection with a criminal matter. My client had been charged with driving culpably and recklessly in a manner causing danger and injury to another party. It … Read more

Dave Berry

Redress for Survivors Scotland Bill

September 1, 2020 by Dave Berry

The “Redress for Survivors (Historical Child Abuse in Care) (Scotland) Bill continues the long march towards becoming law. Following a period of consultation, the Bill was formally introduced on 13 August 2020. The Bill is … Read more

Alan McCormack

Returning to Work, the Coronavirus and Whistleblowing Protection

May 18, 2021August 25, 2020 by Alan McCormack

The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a significant impact on businesses ability to provide their services, and on an individual’s own ability to work. After months of furlough leave and home working, restrictions are finally … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Injury Prevention Week 2020

August 19, 2020 by Ainsley McCabe

This week (17th to 21st August) is Injury Prevention Week 2020. Injury prevention week is organised by The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL), a not-for-profit that represents injured people. The week, which has expanded … Read more

Grant Telford

Cyclists and Potholes: a Vicious Cycle?

May 30, 2024August 17, 2020 by Grant Telford

With lockdown seeing a surge in the amount of cyclists taking to the Scottish roads, it is not only the danger of other vehicles on the roads that cyclists need to worry about. Research using … Read more

Craig McCann

A Day at Court in a Pandemic

February 15, 2021July 31, 2020 by Craig McCann

A solicitor experiences a day at court differently from the parties themselves. For a solicitor, the court building is usually a bustling environment, crammed full of friendly and familiar faces. However, attending court during the … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Class Action Claims to be introduced in Scotland

July 20, 2020 by Ainsley McCabe

Class action litigation is often thought of within the context of the American Legal system, where damages in Class Action Litigation can reach millions, or even billions, of dollars. They are also a feature of … Read more

Craig McCann

Contracts During COVID-19

February 26, 2021July 7, 2020 by Craig McCann

Many individuals and businesses have experienced problems with contracts in the last few months. For many it is difficult to know where they stand. There appear to be 3 ways of dealing with contracts affected … Read more

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