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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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Jennifer Rowlinson

Scottish Government Consultation on Financial Redress for Historical Abuse

October 30, 2020October 14, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

The 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

Owen Ross

The Journey of Your Personal Injury Claim

May 30, 2024October 8, 2019 by Owen Ross

A 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

Craig McCann

Tribunal rules pro indiviso tenancy cannot qualify as a Private Tenancy Agreement

October 7, 2019 by Craig McCann

In 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

Dave Berry

Discount Rate remains at -0.75% in Scotland

October 4, 2019 by Dave Berry

As 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 McCabe

Confidentiality

September 27, 2019 by Ainsley McCabe

The 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

Jackson Boyd Charity Ball 2019

February 16, 2023September 25, 2019 by Jackson Boyd

On 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/ .

Alan McCormack

More than Just Employment Law

September 12, 2019 by Alan McCormack

A 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

Alan McCormack

“Support Gay Marriage” Cake message – Appeal to the European Court of Human Rights

September 4, 2019 by Alan McCormack

Mr 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 McCabe

Pedestrians and vehicles – recent developments

November 13, 2019September 2, 2019 by Ainsley McCabe

There 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 Cameron

Angels’ Share

May 18, 2021August 30, 2019 by Alan Cameron

A 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

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