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Laura MacdonaldMr Gareth Lee is to challenge the ruling that the Northern Ireland Bakery had the right to refuse to bake a cake with the pro gay marriage message, taking his case to the European Court … Read more
Ainsley McCabeThere have been recent decisions in England following accidents involving pedestrians who have been struck by motor vehicles, which have considered the element of contribution to an accident resulting in injury to a pedestrian. In … Read more
Alan CameronA Falkirk couple have been allowed a proof before answer in a nuisance action against Diageo Scotland Ltd. The action relates to accusations that the ethanol vapour released from Diageo’s casks of whiskey over time … Read more
Ainsley McCabeThe Courts and Tribunal system is an essential function in a modern democratic society. It gives individuals and wider society a means of having their disputes resolved or enforcing their rights through an independent judiciary. … Read more
Jennifer RowlinsonThe Equality Act 2010 protects if you have a protected characteristic and you’re treated unfairly because of their protected characteristic. There are 9 protected characteristics which are protected by the Equality Act 2010: – age … Read more
Alan CameronWe 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
Van McKellarHave 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
Yvonne RobertsonIt 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
Yvonne RobertsonA 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 McCabeThe 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
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