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Debbie MilneInjury and ill-health is an all too common occurrence at work, with some workers exposed to unacceptable risks as a result of health and safety failings by their employers.
Ainsley McCabeA 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 McKinneyAs 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
Alan McCormackThe last three months of 2016 saw another rise in the number of people on zero-hours contracts (ZHCs), according to new analysis by think tank the Resolution Foundation. In total, 910,000 people were employed on … Read more
Alan MacdonaldThe Local Government Association (LGA) in England and Wales has called on the UK Government to follow Scotland’s example and reduce the legal drink drive limit to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths and serious … Read more
Alan CameronSince CCTV cameras were first installed in Nazi Germany for the purpose of observing the launch of V-2 rockets its use has been a controversial topic. None more so than for our clients who, in ever … Read more
Debbie MilneIn 2015 the UK Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board which radically changed the law in the UK relating to the giving of consent for medical treatment. … Read more
Debbie MilneIt is a well-settled principle that an employer is liable for the acts and omissions of his employees whilst they are acting in the course of their employment. Historically this has been subject to the … Read more
Alan McCormackAn interesting employment law case that was taken through the Sheriff Court had its judgment issued on 20 September 2016. Michael Dawson v Carr Gomm [2016] SC DUN 71 was raised as a small claim, … Read more
David McKinneyIn the week when the late David Bowie received his Brit awards for the British Album of the Year and British Male Solo Artist, Changes are afoot in personal injury claims. The Ministry of Justice … Read more
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