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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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Adele Muir

Labour’s New Employment Rights Bill

October 29, 2024 by Adele Muir

On the 10th of October, the Labour Party introduced its highly anticipated Employment Rights Bill to Parliament, achieving its goal of introducing the bill within 100 days of assuming office. This comprehensive bill outlines 28 … Read more

Alan Macdonald

The Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024 – Finalist

October 24, 2024 by Alan Macdonald

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists at the 20th Anniversary Herald Law Awards of Scotland 2024 , in the Litigation Team of the Year (Sponsored by Stirling Park) and … Read more

Angela Wilson

From budding apprentice to trainee lawyer: My Journey

October 24, 2024 by Angela Wilson

As a school-leaver with pressure to continue onto higher studies, I began a degree in International Business with Modern Languages. However, after years of studying I decided this was not for me and thought I’d … Read more

Faisal Shafaq

Have You Heard You Can Buy an Old Glasgow Subway Carriage?

November 14, 2024October 10, 2024 by Faisal Shafaq

Your Rights as a Consumer in Scotland Consumer rights in Scotland are part of the broader UK legal framework. The rights are enshrined in various laws and regulations, most notably the Consumer Rights Act 2015. … Read more

Recruitment

Job Vacancy – Trainee Solicitor (immediate start)

September 6, 2024September 5, 2024 by Recruitment

Description of Role: We are currently looking for trainee solicitors to join our personal injury team with immediate effect. We are seeking team players with strong communication skills, a high level of empathy and good … Read more

Michael Callaghan

Attending as a Witness at a Sheriff Court Civil Proof

August 23, 2024August 22, 2024 by Michael Callaghan

If you could choose, how would spend your day? At the beach – with sun, sea and sand? Or in front of the box – bingeing out on Bridgerton? Maybe you’d think bigger – a … Read more

Jackson Boyd CSR

My Work Experience Placement – Cameron Malcolm

July 25, 2024 by Jackson Boyd CSR

As a sixth-year student at high school, I am driven by my passion for law. I aspire to eventually qualify and work as a lawyer, which is why I jumped at the opportunity to do … Read more

Adele Muir

Are the new Labour Government set to transform employment law in the UK?

September 12, 2024July 11, 2024 by Adele Muir

On 5th July 2024, the UK awoke to perhaps the least surprising news in recent UK election history: Labour had won a majority at Westminster. The party has promised substantial changes to put an end … Read more

Alan Macdonald

2024 Scottish Legal Awards Finalists

June 20, 2024 by Alan Macdonald

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists at the 2024 Scottish Legal Awards, in the Community Care Award and Litigation Team of the Year Categories. Community Care Award At Jackson … Read more

Hannah Tough

Recall of NIDEK CO.LTD EyeCee ONE and EyeCee ONE Crystal Pre Loaded Intraocular lenses (IOLs)

June 20, 2024 by Hannah Tough

In January 2023, cases were reported of increased intraocular pressure in patients recently implanted with EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded IOLs manufactured by NIDEK Co. Ltd. The lenses were mainly used in … Read more

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