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Dave BerryIn the moment of an accident, you look down and check your hands, feet, and torso: are they all working? Is there any pain? Can you walk away from this? What we cannot initially see … Read more
RecruitmentThe following article was written without any prompting (honestly!) by one of our solicitors. The author has chosen to remain anonymous to avoid taunts of “Partners’ Pet” from her colleagues. Why I’m proud to work … Read more
Alan McCormackAs the news emerged of Donald Trump’s decision to dismiss the head of the FBI, James Comey, I found myself asking the question: given Mr Comey has over two years qualifying service would he have … Read more
Dave BerryAsbestos exposure is usually associated with individuals who have worked in the ship yards or other heavy industries. Recent studies and investigations have shown however that the dangers of asbestos exposure are no longer related … Read more
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
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