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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 McCormack

Annual Increase in Employment Tribunal Limits Announced

March 16, 2023 by Alan McCormack

It is that time of year when the annual increase in employment tribunal compensation limits are published and we have taken a look at the key changes so you don’t have to. The key changes … Read more

Josh Kirkland

A Guide to Personal Injury Claims – What can I claim for?

March 16, 2023 by Josh Kirkland

4. Rehabilitation Rehabilitation is a crucial aspect of your claim for injury and plays an essential part in your recovery. It includes the assessment of your injuries by a suitably qualified professional, followed by a … Read more

Gwenan White

Match of the Day – Gary Lineker v BBC

March 16, 2023 by Gwenan White

The saga concerning Gary Lineker and the BBC appears now to be drawing to a close as the BBC confirms that Mr Lineker will return to screens this weekend as host of Match of the … Read more

Robyn Linich

The Compensation Recovery Unit

September 12, 2024February 28, 2023 by Robyn Linich

The Compensation Recovery Unit (CRU) is a government department that recovers social security benefits and NHS costs that have been incurred as a result of any accident from which a claim for compensation arises. The … Read more

Gwenan White

Your Right to Paternity Pay and Leave

February 16, 2023 by Gwenan White

Jackson Boyd are delighted to confirm that Dave Berry, Partner and Head of EL/PL and Clinical Negligence teams, and his wife welcomed their second son in January 2023. In light of the good news, Sarah … Read more

Shirley Anne Nisbet

CSR Update

May 31, 2024February 9, 2023 by Shirley Anne Nisbet

The CSR Team would like to thank everyone that participated in, and donated to, the 12 Days of Christmas Fundraiser. We have raised a fantastic total of £1,312.50 for MND Scotland. MND Scotland are delighted … Read more

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

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