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Alan Macdonald

A 5 Star Law Firm? Our Clients can Decide

February 16, 2023February 2, 2018 by Alan Macdonald

After 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 McCabe

Death by Chocolate: Nutella Riots in France

February 2, 2018 by Ainsley McCabe

Please 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 McKellar

Walk this Way?

January 31, 2018 by Van McKellar

In 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 McCormack

More than Just a Little Mix up

August 1, 2019January 29, 2018 by Alan McCormack

Sally 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 Berry

The Dog Days are over?

January 26, 2018 by Dave Berry

It 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 Cameron

A guide to alternative dispute resolution

May 1, 2018January 24, 2018 by Alan Cameron

There 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 McCormack

Treatment of Termination Payments

August 1, 2019January 22, 2018 by Alan McCormack

Termination 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

Dave Berry

Accidents in winter weather – it’s snow joke

November 13, 2019January 18, 2018 by Dave Berry

The recent weather is not uncommon in the winter months in Scotland. Unfortunately, snow, ice wind and rain often raises the risk of accidents for drivers and pedestrians alike. It is often the case that … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Unlawful Court Fees in Scotland?

January 17, 2018 by Ainsley McCabe

The Scottish Government is currently consulting on proposals to increase court fees over the next three years. An increases of 2.3 per cent is planned for April, followed by further two per cent rises in … Read more

Alan McCormack

Uber-EU Decision

June 10, 2019January 12, 2018 by Alan McCormack

In a landmark judgment, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that Uber provides “a service in the field of transport”, rather than a simple “information society service” (or app as the company contended). … Read more

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