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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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Amanda Richardson

I’m a Jackson Boyd Employee – Get me out of here…

February 16, 2023April 10, 2017 by Amanda Richardson

So a week later than the official “Red Nose Day”, Jackson Boyd’s Social Committee arranged a charity day with all proceeds going to Comic Relief. Throughout the day some home baking was available for donations, … Read more

David McKinney

A Slice of Ill-Fortune

December 13, 2017April 7, 2017 by David McKinney

Like all golf fans, we are disappointed that the pre-tournament favourite Dustin Johnson has had to pull out of the Masters in Augusta after suffering a back injury. We do wonder whether he is seeking … Read more

Alan McCormack

The Supreme Court Rules on Indirect Discrimination Cases

August 15, 2019April 7, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The Supreme Court has released the long awaited judgments of Essop and others v Home Office (UK Border Agency) and Naeem v Secretary of State for Justice which confirms that a claim for indirect discrimination … Read more

Alan McCormack

Mind the Gap! Rates of Pay to be Published by Larger Companies

June 10, 2019April 6, 2017 by Alan McCormack

From 6 April 2017, private and charity sector employers with over 250 employees will be required to publish their workforce’s pay and bonuses on 5 April 2017 (and each anniversary date going forward). The employer … Read more

Alan Macdonald

Who Blinks First? – The Introduction of Pursuers’ Offers

December 13, 2017April 5, 2017 by Alan Macdonald

In a case where settlement discussions between the parties have been unsuccessful, it will often be necessary to raise court proceedings in order to recover the appropriate level of compensation on behalf of a client.

Alan McCormack

Wearing Religious Symbols at Work

December 13, 2017March 31, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The Court of Justice of the European Union has recently given its judgment in a case concerning an employee’s right to wear visible religious symbols at work.

David McKinney

The Future of Future Losses

December 13, 2017March 31, 2017 by David McKinney

We recently suggested that one of the consequences of the change in the personal injury discount rate would be the introduction of more regular reviews of the discount rate Article: When Less is More While … Read more

Ainsley McCabe

Let’s Get Real Personal

January 31, 2019March 29, 2017 by Ainsley McCabe

A deceased father’s estate; allegations of infidelity; fights between family members and a dispute over the lease of the chip shop in a petrol station in South Uist. The Sheriff Appeal Court’s judgment in John … Read more

David McKinney

When less is more

December 13, 2017March 28, 2017 by David McKinney

As has been widely reported in the media, the discount rate for personal injury awards is being reduced from 2.5% to -0.75%. The Scottish government has introduced the change under the Damages (Personal Injury) (Scotland) … Read more

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