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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
Alan CameronIn a recent case, the Criminal Sheriff Appeal Court heard a case where a driver appealed against the use of a mobile phone contrary to the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, Regulation 110(1)(b) … Read more
Dave BerryThe All-Scotland Personal Injury Court (otherwise known as ASPIC) deals with personal injury cases valued at £5,000[1] and over. If the value of the case exceeds £100,000 the pursuer can either raise the action in … Read more
Alan McCormackA worker with a phobia of cotton wool balls has won a £9,000 pay-out after colleagues “taunted him” by putting them down his shirt. Mr Burns, who suffers from sidonglobophobia — a condition that makes … Read more
Dave BerryAs Bonfire Night approaches, it is important to remember the safety warnings that are put in place. Despite the annual safety warnings, Bonfire Night will quite often end in serious injury for a number of … Read more
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