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Alan Cameron“Should we bring back the death penalty to the UK?” I was honoured to be invited along to Auchenharvie Academy on Monday 5 February 2018 to mentor some of their 3rd year pupils from the … Read more
Dave BerryTinnitus Awareness Week is taking place this year from 5 – 11 February 2018. The aim of the week is to raise awareness of the condition which is thought to affect as many as 1 … Read more
Ainsley McCabeThe ‘Simple Procedure’ process was introduced in November 2016 in order to replace the small claims and summary cause actions and provide an efficient, inexpensive and informal way to resolve claims up to a value … Read more
Alan MacdonaldAfter rebranding as Jackson Boyd, in March of last year we were keen to improve the Firm’s overall profile to make ourselves more attractive to prospective clients. As part of this approach we set up … Read more
Ainsley McCabePlease remain calm, but Nutella riots have broken out in France. Hundreds of French citizens were driven to desperation by a grocery chain’s sudden 70 percent price drop for a jar of Nutella. The sweet … Read more
Van McKellarIn any property dispute, our starting point is the parties’ title deeds. Why? Because that should establish exactly the parties’ properties – exactly the extent of the land owned by each. The titles in turn … Read more
Alan McCormackSally Reynolds bought six tickets to go and see a Little Mix concert. Sally is deaf and booked for herself and two deaf friends to go with their daughters who are able to hear. In … Read more
Dave BerryIt is vital for pet owners and the public alike to be aware of the extent to which dog owners may well be liable for injury and harm caused to others by their pets. Section … Read more
Alan CameronThere is often some debate between litigators as to whether ADR is just another acronym or whether it can be a useful tool to resolve disputes more quickly and more cost effectively, without the need … Read more
Alan McCormackTermination payments are made, usually under a settlement agreement, by an employer to a departing employee. The tax position on termination payments depends on various factors such as the background circumstances to the termination of … Read more
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