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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

The benefits of a well prepared plea in mitigation: Careless driving

April 12, 2019April 10, 2019 by Alan Cameron

I appeared in court last week to assist a client who had been charged with section 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. Initially my client’s position was that they were not responsible for the … Read more

Alan Macdonald

Jackson Boyd Recover Seven Figure Sum for Injured Biker

April 10, 2019April 8, 2019 by Alan Macdonald

We recently settled a case on behalf of a client who had sustained significant injuries in a motorcycle accident. Our client sustained a compound fracture of his right leg, a fracture of the right neck … Read more

Craig McCann

Intolerable Wind

October 30, 2020April 1, 2019 by Craig McCann

A couple from Aberdeenshire who had been troubled for many years by noise from one of three turbines near their home have successfully argued that the noise constitutes a nuisance at common law and under … Read more

Van McKellar

Implied terms in Contracts for Services

August 15, 2019March 29, 2019 by Van McKellar

In Scots contract law, in addition to the written or verbal terms agreed between you and the other party to the contract, there are certain things that are implied into the contract by law, regardless … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill

March 27, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

The Damages (Investment Returns and Periodical Payments) (Scotland) Bill , which makes changes to the discount rate for damages for personal injury cases, was unanimously passed by the Scottish Parliament on 19th March. The discount … Read more

Alan McCormack

Stress at Work – Psychiatric Injury

January 15, 2020March 22, 2019 by Alan McCormack

In 2018, work-related stress, anxiety or depression accounted for over half of all working days lost due to ill health in Great Britain. This makes sense given that 1 in 6 workers is currently dealing … Read more

Alan Cameron

Scottish Government Considers Changes to Law of Private Parking Fines

March 21, 2019 by Alan Cameron

The ability to avoid parking fines by refusing to name a driver who parked a vehicle incurred on private land may soon be a thing of the past as reports indicate that Scottish Government officials … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment Rights Arising From Stress At Work

June 10, 2019March 18, 2019 by Alan McCormack

All employers have a duty of care owed to their employees and are responsible for their safety at work. Dealing with stress can be a significant factor in an employee’s safety and wellbeing at work. … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Stress at Work – Bullying and Harassment

March 14, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

At Jackson Boyd, we frequently speak to clients who are mistreated at work. Understandably, this treatment can result in individuals feeling stressed at work. Stress can also have a negative impact on our mental health. … Read more

Alan Cameron

Calls for new rules to boost new build buyers powers of redress

August 15, 2019March 11, 2019 by Alan Cameron

A new report has suggested that people buying new build homes should be able to hold back 5% of the purchase price until they are satisfied that the house builder has fixed any problems or … Read more

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