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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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Jennifer Rowlinson

Prohibiting Pavement Parking under the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019

May 2, 2024December 18, 2023 by Jennifer Rowlinson

Introduction In a significant move toward creating safer and more pedestrian-friendly streets, The Transport (Scotland) Act, passed in 2019, banned pavement parking, double parking and parking at dropped kerbs. This legislation addressed the increasing concerns … Read more

Alan McCormack

Employment tribunal considers whether whistleblowing and discrimination claims can be raised by a trainee curate

May 2, 2024September 14, 2023 by Alan McCormack

An Employment Tribunal held that denying an assistant curate’s right to bring a claim of whistleblowing detriment would be a breach of his rights under Article 14 of the ECHR but denying employment-related discrimination claims … Read more

Alistair McCulloch

Understanding Personal Injury Claims and Provisional Damages in Scotland.

September 12, 2024September 7, 2023 by Alistair McCulloch

Sustaining a personal injury can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, resulting in physical, emotional, and financial hardships. In Scotland, individuals who suffer injuries due to the negligence of others have the right … Read more

Gwenan White

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023: A ‘Day One’ Right or Not?

August 31, 2023 by Gwenan White

In December 2022, we updated you on the Government’s latest announcement in respect of their 2019 manifesto pledge to make the right to request flexible working a ‘day one’ right and a host of other … Read more

Alan McCormack

Did a Lay Member’s Social Media Posts Following Employment Tribunal Judgment Give Rise to Apparent Bias?

May 2, 2024August 17, 2023 by Alan McCormack

In a recent Employment Appeal Tribunal case, Aspect Windows (Western) Ltd v Retter (as representative of the estate of McCrorie) [2023] EAT 95, the Appeal Tribunal considered whether LinkedIn posts made by a lay member … Read more

Recruitment

Vacancy – Trainee Solicitor

August 10, 2023 by Recruitment

About Us: Jackson Boyd are a leading litigation firm in the areas of Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Dispute Resolution and Employment Law. We are ranked as a leading Personal Injury firm by both Legal 500 … Read more

Alan McCormack

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023: UK workers to take home more pay as withholding tips from staff becomes unlawful.

May 2, 2024August 3, 2023 by Alan McCormack

The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 2 May 2023, meaning as estimated £200 million a year will go back into the pockets of 2 million UK workers by retaining tips, … Read more

Alan McCormack

Embracing AI in the Workplace: A Cautionary Tale

July 20, 2023 by Alan McCormack

We take a look at a recent case involving the use of AI by lawyers, and consider whether businesses are really welcoming it within the workplace. The issue of whether Artificial Intelligence (AI) can and … Read more

Recruitment

JOB VACANCY

July 13, 2023 by Recruitment

Personal Injury Paralegal: EL/PL Description of Role: Jackson Boyd’s Personal Injury Team is ranked as leading by both Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. We are currently looking for a paralegal to join our EL/PL … Read more

Natalie Gangel

Understanding Claims for Diminution in Value

September 12, 2024June 15, 2023 by Natalie Gangel

In Scotland, a claim for diminution in value refers to a legal concept that allows individuals to seek compensation for the reduced value of their property, as a result of damage or loss caused by … Read more

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