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To celebrate its 150th birthday, Dallas McMillan Solicitors ran a charity fundraising campaign which concluded with a ball on 29 August. The firm raised money for four charities – The Good Morning Service, CHAS, Simon Community Scotland and The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. The ball raised over £50,000 for the charities which when […]
Dallas McMillan has recently added Natalia Rogolska and Jennifer Kerr to its private client team, taking the total number of fee earners in the team to seven. The team covers all aspects of private client work for clients throughout Scotland. Managing partner David McElroy said: “Everyone is delighted to welcome Natalia and Jennifer to the […]
RoadPeace are a national charity who provide information and support services to people bereaved or seriously injured in road collisions and engage in evidence-based policy and campaigning work to fight for justice for victims and reduce road danger. We are pleased to announce that we have joined the RoadPeace Legal Panel and will now provide […]
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, your insurance company may provide legal advice or support from their panel of solicitors to help you pursue a personal injury claim. However, you are entitled to seek your own legal representation, and choosing the right solicitor is crucial. In a recent case, a Dallas […]
The Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR) came into force on 1st October 2023, superseding the previous 1995 Regulations. This is legislation that governs the reporting and keeping of records of accidents at all workplaces in the United Kingdom and places certain obligations on employers or those who have control of […]
Many people are familiar with the term ‘Unfair Dismissal’ when it comes to their employment or, more specifically, the termination of their employment. There is, however, another type of claim of a similar nature which employers and employees alike should also be cognisant of – ‘Constructive Dismissal’. Constructive Dismissal claims are not as commonplace as […]
A landmark Court of Appeal ruling has reinforced employee rights and employer responsibilities regarding the expression of personal and religious beliefs in the workplace. On 12th February 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down their judgement in the case of Higgs v Farmor’s School (CA-2023-001319). The full judgement can be read here. The Case The […]
The recent All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court judgement of Callum Fraser v Evelyn Munro [2024] SC EDIN 36 provides insight on how courts can deal with low-velocity impacts (LVI) in personal injury claims. An LVI is typically defined as a collision that occurs at low speed and causes minimal or no vehicle damage. LVI discussions […]
Glasgow City Council (‘GCC’) recently took the unprecedented step of banning several individuals and companies from performing cosmetic, injectable procedures in the city. These procedures include injecting dermal filler into parts of the body where they are not regulated for use. Namely, the breasts or buttocks. In one incident that led to this step being […]
The recently published decision of the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court in the case of Tracy Thomson v Iceland Foods Limited [2024] SAC (Civ) 50, helpfully considers the common law doctrine of res ipsa loquitor and its application. The Latin phrase res ipsa loquitor translates as ‘the thing speaks for itself’. In the context of […]
On 8th November 2024, the London Central Employment Tribunal published the Reserved Judgement of the Preliminary Hearing on Worker Status in drivers’ long-running litigation against Bolt. The full judgement can be read here. These claims were first brought to the Employment Tribunal by Dallas McMillan in 2021. The Arguments This type of litigation from the […]
The First Trainee Solicitors have joined Dallas McMillan in Glasgow. They are Hannah Howden (Employment Law), Cath Healy (Private Client) and Emily Sillars (Litigation). Managing Partner David McElroy said “We are delighted to welcome Hannah, Cath and Emily to the firm. We are very proud of the reputation traineeships at our firm have and […]
Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), also known as Vibration White Finger, is an industrial disease caused by prolonged exposure to vibration, typically through the use of vibrating hand tools and equipment. This can cause debilitating, long-term symptoms for which there is no cure. Typical symptoms include episodes of blanching of the fingers and palms, […]
Can I disinherit my children? There are many reasons why a parent may choose not to include their children in their Will. This could be due to estrangement, broken relationships, or for inheritance tax purposes. If you live in Scotland, not including your children in your Will does not mean they will not benefit from […]
The Labour Party formed the new government of the United Kingdom after their General Election win on 4th July 2024. The party has proposed to make expansive legislative changes to Employment Law within the UK which can be viewed in full here. What exactly are the changes Labour seek to make? This article will focus […]
Personal injury claims commonly arise from either road traffic accidents, workplace injuries or accidents in public places. A common and understandable question we are asked by most clients is “how long will my claim take?” In Scotland, claims up to the value of £25,000 are dealt with under the Compulsory Pre-Action Protocol. The Protocol was […]
When buying and selling a home, one of the first things you will do is obtain a fee quote from your solicitor. This fee quote should contain details of the Solicitor’s fees and any outlays that they have to pay to third parties as part of your sale and or purchase process. Often when buying […]
WHAT IS DUTY OF CARE? In any claim for personal injury, proving that a duty of care was owed is essential. This principle was established in the well-known case of Donoghue v Stevenson [1932] AC 562: “You must take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions which you can reasonably foresee would be likely to […]
Following my previous blog which touched on the importance of having a Will prepared (a legal document that deals with your affairs on your death), I am now going to explain why having a Power of Attorney (a legal document that deals with your affairs while you are still alive) is just as essential. It […]
What is a settlement agreement? A settlement agreement is a legally binding agreement between an employer and an employee. Settlement agreements are used to resolve ongoing disputes or to terminate the working relationship between the two parties in a mutually agreed manner. Settlement agreements were first introduced in 1993. At that time, they were known […]