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Ledia Doci

The ERAs Tour: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Key Employment Changes in 2024

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 by Ledia Doci

The global phenomenon that is the Taylor Swift Eras Tour kicks off its highly anticipated UK leg tomorrow, and is expected to boost the UK economy by an estimated £1 billion, according to data generated … Read more

Zahra Choudhary

Tenement law changes: Discussion Paper on Compulsory Owners’ Associations

May 30, 2024 by Zahra Choudhary

A much-needed discussion is being undertaken by the Scottish Law Commission, focussing on the reform of the law of tenements. The law applying to tenements in Scotland is principally defined in the Tenements Scotland Act … Read more

Ruthven Bell

The Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow: A Sweet Dream turned Sour Reality

May 23, 2024February 27, 2024 by Ruthven Bell

In the heart of Glasgow, amidst the hustle and bustle of the city streets, a tantalizing promise awaited those who purchased tickets to the highly anticipated Willy Wonka Experience. Billed as an immersive journey into … Read more

Patrick Hannon

A GUIDE TO PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHAT CAN I CLAIM FOR?

May 23, 2024January 19, 2024 by Patrick Hannon

6. Loss of Holiday Enjoyment Accidents can disrupt our lives at the most unexpected moments, and unfortunately, being injured as a result of an accident can often have unforeseen consequences. In some cases, individuals may … Read more

Jennifer Rowlinson

Prohibiting Pavement Parking under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019

May 2, 2024December 18, 2023 by Jennifer Rowlinson

Introduction In a significant move toward creating safer and more pedestrian-friendly streets, The Transport (Scotland) Act, passed in 2019, banned pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs. This legislation addressed the increasing concerns … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment tribunal considers whether whistleblowing and discrimination claims can be raised by a trainee curate

May 2, 2024September 14, 2023 by Alan McCormack

An Employment Tribunal held that denying an assistant curate’s right to bring a claim of whistleblowing detriment would be a breach of his rights under Article 14 of the ECHR but denying employment-related discrimination claims … Read more

Alistair McCulloch

Understanding Personal Injury Claims and Provisional Damages in Scotland.

September 12, 2024September 7, 2023 by Alistair McCulloch

Sustaining a personal injury can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, resulting in physical, emotional, and financial hardships. In Scotland, individuals who suffer injuries due to the negligence of others have the right … Read more

Gwenan White

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023: A ‘Day One’ Right or Not?

August 31, 2023 by Gwenan White

In December 2022, we updated you on the Government’s latest announcement in respect of their 2019 manifesto pledge to make the right to request flexible working a ‘day one’ right and a host of other … Read more

Alan McCormack

Did a Lay Member’s Social Media Posts Following Employment Tribunal Judgment Give Rise to Apparent Bias?

May 2, 2024August 17, 2023 by Alan McCormack

In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case, Aspect Windows (Western) Ltd v Retter (as representative of the estate of McCrorie) [2023] EAT 95, the Appeal Tribunal considered whether LinkedIn posts made by a lay member … Read more

Recruitment

Vacancy – Trainee Solicitor

August 10, 2023 by Recruitment

About Us: Jackson Boyd are a leading litigation firm in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law. We are ranked as a leading Personal Injury firm by both Legal 500 … Read more

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