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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 Macdonald

2024 Scottish Legal Awards Finalists

June 20, 2024 by Alan Macdonald

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists at the 2024 Scottish Legal Awards, in the Community Care Award and Litigation Team of the Year Categories. Community Care Award At Jackson … Read more

Hannah Tough

Recall of NIDEK CO.LTD EyeCee ONE and EyeCee ONE Crystal Pre Loaded Intraocular lenses (IOLs)

June 20, 2024 by Hannah Tough

In January 2023, cases were reported of increased intraocular pressure in patients recently implanted with EyeCee One preloaded and EyeCee One Crystal preloaded IOLs manufactured by NIDEK Co. Ltd. The lenses were mainly used in … Read more

Jena Mohammed

E.coli Outbreak

September 12, 2024June 20, 2024 by Jena Mohammed

In recent weeks the UK has seen a sudden increase in the number of E.coli cases due to a nationwide outbreak. E.coli is a bacteria which can be found in contaminated items of food or … Read more

Calum Fife

Elaine Crozier or Veale and Others v Scottish Power [Inner House] 2024 CSIH 14

June 13, 2024 by Calum Fife

Unsuccessful appeal in mesothelioma case The Pursuer in this case raised a claim for pleural plaques associated with historic exposure to asbestos. He went on to develop asbestosis and ultimately died due to mesothelioma. Mr … Read more

Ledia Doci

The ERAs Tour: A Whistle-Stop Tour of Key Employment Changes in 2024

June 6, 2024June 6, 2024 by Ledia Doci

The global phenomenon that is the Taylor Swift Eras Tour kicks off its highly anticipated UK leg tomorrow, and is expected to boost the UK economy by an estimated £1 billion, according to data generated … Read more

Zahra Choudhary

Tenement law changes: Discussion Paper on Compulsory Owners’ Associations

May 30, 2024 by Zahra Choudhary

A much-needed discussion is being undertaken by the Scottish Law Commission, focussing on the reform of the law of tenements. The law applying to tenements in Scotland is principally defined in the Tenements Scotland Act … Read more

Ruthven Bell

The Willy Wonka Experience in Glasgow: A Sweet Dream turned Sour Reality

May 23, 2024February 27, 2024 by Ruthven Bell

In the heart of Glasgow, amidst the hustle and bustle of the city streets, a tantalizing promise awaited those who purchased tickets to the highly anticipated Willy Wonka Experience. Billed as an immersive journey into … Read more

Patrick Hannon

A GUIDE TO PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS – WHAT CAN I CLAIM FOR?

May 23, 2024January 19, 2024 by Patrick Hannon

6. Loss of Holiday Enjoyment Accidents can disrupt our lives at the most unexpected moments, and unfortunately, being injured as a result of an accident can often have unforeseen consequences. In some cases, individuals may … Read more

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

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