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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

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

Alan Cameron

Update on the Housing and Property Chamber

March 8, 2019 by Alan Cameron

New powers were introduced on 20th February 2019. One of the main changes is the ability to seek service by advertisement. This is a particularly helpful change to proceedings for Landlords who have tenants abandon … Read more

Alan McCormack

Not your religion

March 5, 2019 by Alan McCormack

It has recently been held by the Employment Appeal Tribunal that dismissal of a teacher at an Ultraorthodox Jewish nursery who was dismissed for refusing to lie about cohabiting with her boyfriend, did not constitute … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Green Card Required?

February 27, 2019 by Jennifer Rowlinson

UK drivers intending to take their cars with them when travelling outside the UK should be aware of the likely requirement for a Green Card in the event of a no deal Brexit on 29th … Read more

Van McKellar

Summary Justice

February 25, 2019 by Van McKellar

Most Scottish civil court actions tend to resolve short of proof (i.e. an evidential hearing). That’s usually because the parties settle, but there can be other procedural reasons. Sometimes a case can be knocked out … Read more

Gwenan White

British workers likely to work even when sick

February 22, 2019 by Gwenan White

A recent study of British workers by Aviva Insurance has found that around 70% of those surveyed have attended work while unwell. The report suggests that most employees continued to attend work when suffering from … Read more

Alan Cameron

Buchan v PF, Perth

February 20, 2019 by Alan Cameron

In a recent criminal Sheriff Appeal Court case, Sheriff Principal Stephen QC issued an opinion on a case involving a driver who had pled guilty to charges of driving while under the influence of alcohol, … Read more

Alan McCormack

What are my Employee Rights under GDPR?

May 18, 2021February 18, 2019 by Alan McCormack

What are my Rights as an Employee under GDPR? Under GDPR, employees (as data subjects) have greater rights. These rights include but are not limited to the right to be forgotten; right to access; right … Read more

Dave Berry

“Same Roof Rule” Challenge Successful

January 15, 2020February 15, 2019 by Dave Berry

A victim of child abuse has been successful in the Supreme Court after arguing that the “same roof rule” that is applied to victims of violent crimes committed before 1 October 1979 who are attempting … Read more

Dave Berry

Hostile Diplomacy

February 14, 2019 by Dave Berry

The Court of Appeal decision in the case of Clive Bellman v Northampton Recruitment Ltd provides yet further indication as to the rapidly evolving law in relation to vicarious liability. Vicarious liability refers to the … Read more

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