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Alan McCormack

Uber loses Supreme Court battle – Uber drivers are workers

February 19, 2021 by Alan McCormack

This morning’s ruling from the Supreme Court in the case of Uber v Aslam unanimously rejects Uber’s appeal against earlier decisions that its drivers should be treated as workers and not self-employed contractors. This is … Read more

Alan McCormack

Gender reassignment protection: Equality Act found to cover non binary and gender fluid individuals

July 21, 2021February 15, 2021 by Alan McCormack

October 2020 welcomed the judgement of the landmark case of Taylor v Jaguar Land Rover Ltd. This case, while still being a judgement at first instance, provides welcome guidance on who is protected under s7 … Read more

Craig McCann

Consumer Rights During Lockdown

February 26, 2021January 14, 2021 by Craig McCann

If you purchased goods or services after 1 October 2015, then your rights are governed by the Consumer Rights Act 2015. The Act covers consumer rights in terms of both goods and services, so can … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Virtual Court Hearings become a Reality

January 5, 2021 by Ainsley McCabe

Over the course of the last few months the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service has been rolling out and testing its WebEx platform, used to conduct virtual court hearings. The capability is already used in … Read more

Carol Howe

The 12 Day-ngers of Christmas

February 16, 2023December 22, 2020 by Carol Howe

With Christmas fast approaching and us all trying to stay safe and adhere to the latest Covid-19 rules, it is easy to forget some of the more common problems facing us this Christmas. Here is … Read more

Dave Berry

Former professional rugby stars intend to pursue governing bodies for negligence

December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 by Dave Berry

A group of around 70 former professional rugby players have recently went public with their intention to pursue personal injury claims against the sport’s governing bodies. Announcing their intention to pursue legal action in The … Read more

Van McKellar

Price Transparency Guidance

February 15, 2021November 10, 2020 by Van McKellar

On 31st January 2021, the Law Society of Scotland will bring into effect its Price Transparency Guidance in a bid to promote price transparency between law firms and consumers. It does not apply to firms … Read more

Craig McCann

Further help for Tenants struggling with Rent

October 19, 2020 by Craig McCann

The Rent Arrears Pre-Action Requirements (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 came into force on 30 September 2020 and applies to any assured, short assured or private residential tenancy application to the First tier Tribunal for Scotland … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Covid-19 extends into 20 – Housing Law Update

October 12, 2020 by Ainsley McCabe

The original enactment of the Coronavirus Scotland Act 2020 gave the Scottish Government the power to extend the provisions of the Act from its original expiry of 30 September 2020 to 31 March 2021. The … Read more

Alan McDickom

Your Personal Injury Claim – what will happen?

May 30, 2024October 9, 2020 by Alan McDickom

If you have been injured in an accident, then you are probably going through a worrying time, not just because of the physical pain and suffering you may be enduring, but also due to the … Read more

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