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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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Alan Cameron

Breach of contract or “unexcused non-performance”?

August 15, 2019July 21, 2017 by Alan Cameron

The UK’s impending exit from the EU has only heightened the need to ensure that scots law is kept up to date and in line with international standards. Contract law is particularly significant and 18 … Read more

Alan McCormack

BBC’s Pay Day Panic: Top Stars’ Salaries Revealed

June 10, 2019July 20, 2017 by Alan McCormack

In the BBC’s annual report, Chris Evans has been revealed as the best paid male star, earning between £2.2m and £2.25m and Claudia Winkleman, revealed as the highest paid female star, earning between £450,000 and … Read more

Alan Cameron

Reform of Private Rented Housing in Scotland

May 1, 2018July 19, 2017 by Alan Cameron

The Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 17 March 2016. The resulting 2016 Act is due to come into force at the end of 2017/beginning of 2018 with its aim … Read more

Alan Cameron

‘Sorry’ Shouldn’t be the Hardest Word

October 2, 2018July 18, 2017 by Alan Cameron

Many people fear that saying ‘sorry’ may be the wrong thing to do, as it may open up possible presumptions of responsibility and potentially put a target on them. However, if they feel they have … Read more

Van McKellar

The Hidden Horror that is Tacit Relocation

December 13, 2017July 17, 2017 by Van McKellar

One of the areas where early legal advice can really pay off is in the area of leases; both commercial and residential. Scots Law still differs from English law in material respects as regards property … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Crash Bang Wallop: What a Video. The rise of the Dash Cam!

December 13, 2017July 13, 2017 by Ainsley McCabe

As the number of vehicles on our roads rises year on year, more and more people are turning to ‘Dash Cam’ technology to assist them should they be unfortunate enough to be involved in an … Read more

Alan McCormack

The Taylor Review – what’s new for workers’ rights?

August 15, 2019July 12, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Matthew Taylor, the author of Theresa May’s employment review, has revealed his findings this morning and calls for all work in the UK’s economy to be “fair and decent with realistic scope for development and … Read more

Alan McCormack

Can Zero Hours contracts be bad for your health?

June 10, 2019July 11, 2017 by Alan McCormack

Zero hours contracts are regularly criticised in the press for their negative impact on workers’ rights and wages, but can they be harmful to your health? Yes, according to a recent study by University College … Read more

Dave Berry

Indirect Asbestos Victims: The New Pursuer?

December 13, 2017July 7, 2017 by Dave Berry

A recent report confirmed that more than £84 million has been awarded under the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS) set up by the government. The scheme has been set up for individuals who were negligently … Read more

Alan McCormack

Warning, live without warning!

August 15, 2019July 6, 2017 by Alan McCormack

It has emerged that hundreds of agency staff hired to work at an outdoor concert would go unpaid due to the cancellation of the concert because of adverse weather. Punk band Green Day were scheduled … Read more

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