Mackinnons Rise in Rankings
Mackinnons are delighted to once again be recognised in the Chambers UK Guide for 2025, the well-respected independent publication which each year assesses the leading players in the legal market.
Read MoreConstructive Dismissal - Employee Conduct versus Employer Conduct
Does negotiating a termination package prevent an employee from claiming constructive dismissal?
Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015
This high profile legislation which was passed in October 2015 fully came into effect on 31st May 2016.
The Ogden Tables 7th Edition Update
The Scottish (and English) courts are routinely referred to tables of actuarial multipliers, the Ogden Tables, which are used to calculate certain heads of claim, particularly future loss of earnings.
New Sheriff Court Simple Procedure Rules
As part of the ongoing development of the legal process following Lord Gill’s radical review of the court system, culminating in the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, a new set of Rules have been introduced to the Sheriff Court with effect from 28th November 2016.
The Law on Protected Trust Deeds and Successful PPI Claims
Whilst we have all heard the adverts for such claims or received calls from claims companies offering to assist us, those of us who are fortunate enough to succeed in a claim may not always recoup the sums awarded.
The Discount Rate in Scotland
Scotland has today, 28 March 2017, adopted the Personal Injury Discount Rates reduction in line with the Lord Chancellor’s February statement for England & Wales.
Personal Injury Cases - Compulsory Pre-Action Protocol
The Compulsory Pre-Action Protocol, which came into effect at the end of 2016 now applies to all relevant accidents after 28th November 2016; all claims with an estimated value of not more than £25,000 excluding interest and expenses (as decided by the Claimant) and all claims where the Claimant is legally represented.
Addressing the Myth that Parking Fines are unenforceable
A decision issued from Dundee Sheriff Court hit the headlines when Sheriff Way has determined that a motorist, Carly Mackie, is liable to pay £24,500 in unpaid parking tickets to a private parking company.
