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Pamela BradshawWhen a product is sold to a buyer and the product is defective such that the buyer suffers an injury, the buyer may raise a personal injury claim. A consumer can raise a claim under … Read more
Carly WalkerAt the conclusion of any court action, the court has the discretion to make an award of expenses, usually in favour of the successful party. The default position in almost all civil litigation claims in … Read more
Gwenan WhiteOn 10 January 2023, the UK Government introduced the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23 to Parliament. The Bill, which has had its first reading in the House of Commons this week, will allow the … Read more
John McKeownThe Scottish Parliament has made major changes to landlord/tenant law in Scotland (i.e. private sector residential tenancies), and the current position is as follows: – As has been the case now for over five years, … Read more
Fraser Napier‘Snow Sunday’ soon gave way to ‘Burst Pipe Monday’ as temperatures rocketed after one of the coldest December temperatures on record in 2022. The thaw lead to a surge in burst water pipes across the … Read more
Yannis HannachiA share of £1.97 million will be allocated to 16 organisations to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace. The government has announced that £1.97 million has been awarded to support women experiencing … Read more
Gwenan WhiteDo Your Staff Handbook Policies Need A Refresh? The New Year is the perfect opportunity for employers to review their existing policies and consider whether these need an update. Handbook policies are often years out … Read more
Gwenan WhiteAt present, employees with at least 26 weeks’ continuous service can make a request for flexible working under the statutory scheme for any reason. For a number of years, there has been discussion surrounding making … Read more
Maxine McCueThe recent case B & W v The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth [2022] CSOH 8 issued a decision concerning the difficulties which can arise in a childhood abuse case. The Pursuers in this … Read more
Laura MacdonaldThe Lord Chief Justice and Senior President of Tribunals have announced a change to how Employment Judges should be addressed in various courts. In Employment Tribunal hearings, the guidance states that Employment Judges should now … Read more
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