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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 McCormack

New Employment Proposals from European Commission

December 13, 2017May 4, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The European Commission has recently presented its European Pillar of Social Rights, which contains 20 key principles and rights that it says will support fair and well-functioning labour markets and welfare systems.

Alan Cameron

Neighbours from Smell

August 15, 2019May 3, 2017 by Alan Cameron

Two families who raised a damages action against their neighbours after a strong smell began emanating into their properties have had a court’s decision in their favour upheld following an appeal. The background to this … Read more

Debbie Milne

Reducing Deaths and Serious Injuries on Europe’s Roads

December 13, 2017April 24, 2017 by Debbie Milne

There was a fall of 2% in the number of fatalities on Europe’s roads in 2016, according to recent figures released by the European Commission.

Dave Berry

The Waiting Game

December 13, 2017April 20, 2017 by Dave Berry

Darnley v. Croyden Health Services NHS Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 151 is an English case concerning an appeal brought by Mr Darnley (“the claimant”) based upon the alleged negligence of a non-clinical Accident and Emergency … Read more

Alan McCormack

‘Gig Economy’ Comes Under the Spotlight

December 13, 2017April 19, 2017 by Alan McCormack

The so-called ‘gig economy’ has been very much under the spotlight recently, with a number of high profile cases being heard in court over the employment rights of workers in this sector.

Alan Macdonald

The Dao’s and Don’ts of Personal Injury Claims

December 13, 2017April 18, 2017 by Alan Macdonald

You must have been hiding under a rock these past two weeks not to have seen the footage of Dr David Dao being physically removed from a United Airlines flight. The reason for Dr Dao’s … Read more

David McKinney

Being Pro Bono, without being Bono

February 16, 2023April 13, 2017 by David McKinney

Jackson Boyd has a proven commitment to providing a first class legal service to our clients but we like to think we are More than Just lawyers. We also support our community with projects benefitting … Read more

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

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