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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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Dave Berry

Occupiers’ Liability

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Dave Berry

Karla Hodgson v Castlehill Housing Association Ltd Occupiers’ Liability in Scotland is governed by the Occupiers Liability (Scotland) Act 1960. In summary, this sets out that the occupier of any premises owes a duty of … Read more

Dave Berry

Product liability and Personal Injury

February 7, 2023 by Dave Berry

When a product is sold to a buyer and the product is defective such that the buyer suffers an injury, the buyer may raise a personal injury claim. A consumer can raise a claim under … Read more

Craig McCann

Qualified One-way Costs Shifting (QOCS): Helen Lennox v Iceland Foods Limited

January 20, 2023 by Craig McCann

At the conclusion of any court action, the court has the discretion to make an award of expenses, usually in favour of the successful party. The default position in almost all civil litigation claims in … Read more

Gwenan White

What is the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, and how will it affect me?

January 13, 2023 by Gwenan White

On 10 January 2023, the UK Government introduced the Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill 2022-23 to Parliament. The Bill, which has had its first reading in the House of Commons this week, will allow the … Read more

Jenna Thorpe

Evictions in Scotland

September 12, 2024January 12, 2023 by Jenna Thorpe

The Scottish Parliament has made major changes to landlord/tenant law in Scotland (i.e. private sector residential tenancies), and the current position is as follows: – As has been the case now for over five years, … Read more

Fraser Napier

Burst pipes are snow joke

January 11, 2023January 10, 2023 by Fraser Napier

‘Snow Sunday’ soon gave way to ‘Burst Pipe Monday’ as temperatures rocketed after one of the coldest December temperatures on record in 2022. The thaw lead to a surge in burst water pipes across the … Read more

Alan McCormack

£1.97 million awarded to support women in the workplace experiencing reproductive health issues

January 6, 2023 by Alan McCormack

A share of £1.97 million will be allocated to 16 organisations to support women experiencing reproductive health issues in the workplace. The government has announced that £1.97 million has been awarded to support women experiencing … Read more

Gwenan White

Ditch The Usual New Year’s Resolutions: 3 Things You Can Do as an Employer In The New Year

December 23, 2022 by Gwenan White

Do Your Staff Handbook Policies Need A Refresh? The New Year is the perfect opportunity for employers to review their existing policies and consider whether these need an update. Handbook policies are often years out … Read more

Gwenan White

The Right to Request Flexible Working: A Day One Right?

December 19, 2022 by Gwenan White

At present, employees with at least 26 weeks’ continuous service can make a request for flexible working under the statutory scheme for any reason. For a number of years, there has been discussion surrounding making … Read more

Maxine McCue

Childhood Abuse Claims – Difficulties

December 9, 2022 by Maxine McCue

The recent case B & W v The Congregation of the Sisters of Nazareth [2022] CSOH 8 issued a decision concerning the difficulties which can arise in a childhood abuse case. The Pursuers in this … Read more

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