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Jennifer RowlinsonAppeal judges have ruled Tommy Sheridan is entitled to interest at the judicial rate of 8% per year on the 200,000 damages he was awarded from the date of the jury’s verdict in 2006 until … Read more
Alan McCormackWith the winter season fully underway, bringing with it our usual variety of wind, rain and snow, we thought it would be useful to provide a reminder of employee rights when the weather affects their … Read more
Alan McCormackOver the next week, the Employment Tribunal in Manchester will hear a landmark case for British Olympic Sport. The former Olympic cyclist Jess Varnish is suing for wrongful dismissal and sexual discrimination after being dropped … Read more
Van McKellarScots law about tenement disputes was largely codified in 2004 in an Act of the Scottish Parliament; the Tenements (Scotland) Act. But almost a decade and a half since the Act’s implementation, reported cases interpreting … Read more
Dave BerryFans of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here! will have noticed that John Barrowman was absent from the jungle on Sunday night. The actor was rushed to hospital after sustaining a sprain to his … Read more
Ainsley McCabeIt’s finally here again- the most wonderful time of the year and the hap-happiest season of all. Last December, our Victoria Rae advised on the legal implications of the office Christmas party, including employment-related concerns, … Read more
Alan CameronUnlike Alice Cooper most people do not like to admit when they are Guilty, however it is important when charged with a crime that you are able to consider your defence without delay. This will … Read more
Alan CameronA recent appeal case in Wales serves as a reminder that when driving your motor vehicle, even when travelling below the speed limit, should any accident occur you may not escape the consequences of careless … Read more
Alan McCormackA landmark ruling concerning Addison Lee’s drivers has been upheld by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT), deciding that they are workers, and not self-employed contractors as argued by the taxi company. The repercussions of this … Read more
David McKinneyA joint public consultation has been launched by the Scottish Law Commission and the Law Commission of England and Wales on the topic of legal reforms to ensure that the UK is prepared for the … Read more
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