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Debbie MilneGroucho Marx once said “I was married by a Judge. I should have asked for a jury”. The All-Scotland Personal Injury Court has now heard the first civil jury trial to take place in the … Read more
Van McKellarTaking out Legal Expenses Insurance can often represent the optimal way of ensuring the best and most cost effective legal representation should you need it. It is usually sold as a bolt-on to home insurance. … Read more
Ainsley McCabeThe recent Outer House decision in the case Peter Dewar v Scottish Borders Council [2017] CSOH 68 highlights the difficulties pursuers can face in establishing liability, even when they are faultless in a road traffic … Read more
Alan McCormackEAT contradicts their earlier decision: Implied contractual terms CAN be construed in a claim for wages The EAT has ruled in Weatherilt v Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd that a Tribunal does have jurisdiction to construe … Read more
Alan CameronMany will have heard of the recent landmark ruling by a Scottish Court where a 24 year old Dundee “resident” was ordered to pay £24,500 in unpaid parking fines. The award was the largest in … Read more
Alan CameronThe Tenancy Deposit (Scotland) Regulations 2011 came into force on 7 March 2011. Since then, landlords have required to secure a tenant’s deposit in an approved safe deposit scheme within 30 working days of the … Read more
Dave BerryWe are moving further into a futuristic world of technology and artificial intelligence, which ranges from Siri telling us about traffic we will face on our journey to work to the self-driving cars that are … Read more
Debbie MilneThe standard of care provided by the NHS to patients and their families is generally very good, however there are unfortunately occasions when this standard can fall, causing untold injury and distress. When this happens, it is only right that patients are compensated for the suffering they have endured.
Alan CameronA holiday should be fun and relaxing but most of all allow you the opportunity to reminisce fondly about the hot weather and exotic food during the often dark and rainy days you encounter on … Read more
Denise McCannIf you are involved in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, and are deprived of the use of your vehicle, you might be lucky enough to find that the other driver’s insurer … Read more
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