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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 Cameron

Dangerous Driving: Time to seek legal advice

August 21, 2019 by Alan Cameron

We recently represented a client who was charged with dangerous driving following a incident last year. Our client was an experienced driver who had no previous penalty points but on the day in question had … Read more

Alan Cameron

The Consumer Rights Act 2015

May 18, 2021August 19, 2019 by Alan Cameron

Have you ever purchased goods or services, only for them to be faulty or not fit for purpose? Retailers and service providers are often found wanting in their response to customers when it comes to … Read more

Craig McCann

Tenancy Deposits Must be Deposited – Simples!

August 16, 2019 by Craig McCann

It would appear that some landlords are still failing to adhere to the Regulations regarding tenancy deposits and it is costing them dearly. In a recently reported appeal decision where the landlord had failed to … Read more

Craig McCann

Contract Disputes

October 30, 2020August 12, 2019 by Craig McCann

A number of the cases that we deal with at Jackson Boyd are contract disputes. These can come in a wide variety of forms, such as claims relating to contracts for services, consumer contracts, and loan … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

ACAS Update

August 7, 2019 by Ainsley McCabe

The Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) have reported a significant rise in the number of notifications they received throughout March 2018 to March 2019. ACAS play a very important role in the Employment Tribunal … Read more

Alan Cameron

What is Dispute Resolution?

January 15, 2020August 5, 2019 by Alan Cameron

Disputes happen every day and are usually resolved so quickly that we don’t even recognise them in the first place. For example, two people bumping into each other on the street is usually met with … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Police Scotland Summer Campaign – the results are in!

August 2, 2019 by Ainsley McCabe

Police Scotland have just completed their annual drink driving summer campaign, which they undertake for two weeks a year. This year’s campaign ran from 24th June – 7th July. Roadside officers carried out 3,076 breath … Read more

Dave Berry

Fairley and Lowdean v Edinburgh Trams

November 13, 2019July 24, 2019 by Dave Berry

The Court of Session has recently issued its decision in two cases where cyclists were injured when cycling across tram lines in Edinburgh. The accidents occurred at Haymarket and at Princes Street. Both cases were … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Holidays from Hell

July 22, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

It is the time of year which we all look forward too. We are taking annual leave and preparing for our annual summer holidays. However, for some individuals, their annual summer holiday can take an … Read more

Dave Berry

Discount Rate Set at -0.25% in England and Wales

October 4, 2019July 19, 2019 by Dave Berry

As reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is being increased from -0.75% to -0.25% in England and Wales. The rate is an important took when quantifying future losses in personal … Read more

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