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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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Jennifer Rowlinson

Should Adults be Required to Advise Children of Risks when Playing?

March 28, 2018 by Jennifer Rowlinson

Yes, according to a recent case in the High Court of England and Wales, The Bosworth Water Trust v SSR & Ors ((2018) EWHC 444 (QB)). The case highlighted the importance of providing a duty … Read more

Alan McCormack

“I see it as a bag of tools, somebody else will see it as a bag of weapons”

August 1, 2019March 26, 2018 by Alan McCormack

An Employment Tribunal has ruled that two prison maintenance workers were unfairly dismissed after they made protected disclosures relating to health and safety at HMP Liverpool. John Bromilow and Harry Wildman were dismissed by their former … Read more

Van McKellar

Shopping Around

March 26, 2018March 23, 2018 by Van McKellar

The media is filled these days with stories of major commercial tenants falling into insolvency (Maplin; Toys R Us etc) causing major problems for their creditors including their landlords. Other stories circulate about major retailers … Read more

Van McKellar

Don’t let dilapidations leave your finances in ruins

August 15, 2019March 21, 2018 by Van McKellar

During the last recession there was a significant increase in the number of disputes over schedules of dilapidations. Landlords were making every effort to avoid being left with an empty property in poor condition particularly … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

The Use of Social Media as Evidence

May 18, 2021March 20, 2018 by Ainsley McCabe

The recent decision at Glasgow Sheriff Court in the case of Lauren Grubb against Natalie Shannon has once again highlighted the importance of social media as an evidential tool. This was a case that involved … Read more

Gwenan White

Pregnancy Discrimination: The Date of Decision

July 6, 2018March 15, 2018 by Gwenan White

In the recent case of Really Easy Car Credit Ltd v Thompson, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) considered whether an employer required knowledge of pregnancy in order to be liable for automatic unfair dismissal and … Read more

Alan Cameron

To enforce or not to enforce – that is the question

May 1, 2018March 14, 2018 by Alan Cameron

When we receive instructions to pursue cases on behalf of clients, understandably, the primary objective is to resolve their dispute in the quickest and most cost effective manner. We always consider whether an alternative form … Read more

Alan McCormack

Named and Shamed!

June 10, 2019March 12, 2018 by Alan McCormack

Wagamama has been fined for underpaying minimum wage workers. There were among 43 employers in the hospitality sector on the government’s hit list of guilty firms breaking the law by not paying staff National Minimum … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

International Women’s Day (IWD)

November 28, 2024March 8, 2018 by Ainsley McCabe

Jackson Boyd is celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD). Following on from our article ‘With Great Companies Comes Great Social Responsibility’, not only are we celebrating it but we are focussed on what we can do … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

The Flip Side of Trampoline Parks

October 30, 2020March 8, 2018 by Ainsley McCabe

Trampoline Parks are only increasing in popularity; since 2014 the parks have increased from three to more than 200 nationwide. They are viewed as a perfect way for people of all ages to have fun, … Read more

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