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Ainsley McCabeAutumn is here. We know what this means; dark and dreich mornings with even darker and dreich nights. The clocks go back on Sunday 27th October. When the clocks go back, we go from an … Read more
Dave BerryMedical treatment can go wrong, and clinicians can make mistakes. Mistakes can happen, even where the clinician is acting with reasonable care. The human body is complicated and medicine can often be very difficult to … Read more
Laura MacdonaldA Claimant recently appealed to the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in the case of Raj v. Capita Business Services, following his unsuccessful claim to the Employment Tribunal that his female manager’s actions of massaging his shoulders in an open … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonThe Scottish Government’s consultation on their proposed financial redress scheme for victims of historical child abuse is currently running, and will be open until 25th November 2019. Following their announcement that they intended to set … Read more
Ainsley McCabeA personal injury accident can be a worrying time, not just because of the physical pain and suffering you may endure as a result of an injury, but the additional concerns regarding potential lost earnings … Read more
Yvonne RobertsonIn the case of Affleck v Bronsdon [2019] UT 29, the Upper Tribunal for Scotland ruled that a tenant was a pro indiviso tenant and consequently did not have a private residential tenancy. Pro indiviso … Read more
Pamela BradshawAs reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is remaining at -0.75% in Scotland. The rate is an important tool when quantifying future losses in personal injury and fatal accident claims. … Read more
Ainsley McCabeThe use of confidentiality clauses within settlement agreements is part and parcel of everyday employment law. Confidentiality clauses will usually attempt to prevent employees that have already terminated their employment from disclosing certain pieces of … Read more
Jackson Boyd CSROn 20th September 2019 we held a charity ball to raise funds for Back Up Trust and the amazing work that they do, for more information visit their website https://www.backuptrust.org.uk/ .
Laura MacdonaldA job can be much more than working 9-5. Employment can be an important part of your identity, an important source of pride and provide a sense of purpose in life. When disputes arise between … Read more
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