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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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Jackson Boyd CSR

My week with Jackson Boyd – Aidan Farrelly, 3rd Year Law Student

February 16, 2023September 17, 2018 by Jackson Boyd CSR

As a law student entering my final year of studies and soon to be entering an unfamiliar world in the legal profession (or at least I hope), my week long work experience with Jackson Boyd … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Tenant: Track and Trace under Assured Tenancies

September 14, 2018 by Jennifer Rowlinson

The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) was formed to deal with housing law cases in the private rented sector. From 1 December 2017, the courts no longer have jurisdiction for hearing cases … Read more

Alan McCormack

If Serena were called William: Sexual Discrimination

January 15, 2020September 10, 2018 by Alan McCormack

The dramatic footage of Serena Williams calling her US Open umpire a ‘liar’ and a ‘thief’ has rippled beyond the tennis court. Following two code violations for coaching and breaking her racket, umpire Carlos Ramos … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

When being wrong isn’t negligent

October 30, 2020September 7, 2018 by Ainsley McCabe

An opinion published today highlights that just because a mistake is made, this is not enough to establish negligence. The case concerned a woman (LT) who had died from a heart attack following a misdiagnosis from … Read more

Dave Berry

Full Hearing Granted for Family of Asbestos Victim against Executor

September 5, 2018 by Dave Berry

In cases involving an individual who has been exposed to asbestos in the course of their employment, quite often the employer will no longer be trading. This is usually due to the passage of time … Read more

Alan McCormack

Harassment: 101

January 15, 2020September 3, 2018 by Alan McCormack

In 2018, ‘harassment’ is a word on everyone’s minds, yet its definition fluctuates due to overuse and incorrect usage. To clarify, here are the basics facts that employers and employees need to know about harassment … Read more

Alan McCormack

Scottish Independence Belief Protected by Equality Act 2010

August 1, 2019August 31, 2018 by Alan McCormack

An Employment Tribunal in Scotland has ruled that an employee’s belief in Scottish Independence is protected by the Equality Act 2010. Chris McEleny alleges that he was unfairly treated due to his beliefs. Following a … Read more

Dave Berry

Dewayne Johnson v Monsanto – the contrast in damages in different jurisdictions

October 30, 2020August 29, 2018 by Dave Berry

In a recent case in America, a jury awarded a terminally ill man $289 million in a court case brought against Monsanto, a weedkiller manufacturer. Dewayne Johnson, a 46-year-old former groundskeeper, successfully argued that the … Read more

Alan Cameron

Overstaying Your Welcome

January 15, 2020August 27, 2018 by Alan Cameron

At New York State’s Supreme Court a couple had to take their own son to court to evict him from their own home. Christina and Mark Rotondo took their own son to court as a … Read more

Alan Cameron

Builder’s bricks or Lego bricks?

August 15, 2019August 23, 2018 by Alan Cameron

It could be said that purchasers have more protection when buying a tub of Lego bricks than a new build home. Property is excluded from the Sale of Goods Act 1979 or Consumer Rights Act … Read more

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