Where an employment relationship is coming to an end, it is often beneficial to both sides to terminate the employee’s employment immediately rather than require the employee to work out their notice period. Employers may be concerned that the employee will be demotivated and unproductive during their notice... Read More →

Inheritance claims are on the rise, as family structures get more complicated with the increasing number of remarriages.
Currently 40% of marriages are second time round these days, and spouses and children of both first and second marriages are increasingly making claims where they feel they have been... Read More →

I recently attended the Kirklees Business Summit at the Galpharm Stadium to eat sausage sandwiches, talk with some friends and find out more about what Kirklees Council are going to do to help local businesses. The event was part of an initiative by Kirklees Council to improve communications with local businesses... Read More →

We advised several months ago that it was proposed that a system of fees would be introduced into the Employment Tribunal. This proposal has now been laid before Parliament in a draft statutory instrument and is intended to come into effect from the end of July 2013.

An individual wishing to bring a claim... Read More →

Innovation companies can now maximise the advantageous tax regime that’s been brought in for patented products.
The Patent Box tax regime came into effect in April and it gives companies a reduced 10% corporation tax rate on the proportion of profits derived from the exploitation of patents.

It... Read More →

Where an employment relationship is coming to an end, it is often beneficial to both sides to terminate the employee’s employment immediately rather than require the employee to work out their notice period. Employers may be concerned that the employee will be demotivated and unproductive during their notice... Read More →

When blaming yourself just won’t wash

Mechanic fails in his attempt to win damages for injuries resulting from his own actions as sole company director

A motor mechanic who lost a finger working in his company’s workshop has failed in his attempt to win damages from his insurers, after trying... Read More →

Mike Webb, a partner of Eaton Smith and head of our dispute resolution team, together with his playing partner Mike Wood of Rupert Wood & Sons Solicitors, Tameside, on 15th April captured the Law Society “John Folley” salver, triumphing in foursomes at the Law Society Spring meeting at Hillside Golf Club,... Read More →

Employers using unpaid interns fall foul of minimum wage

Employers who use unpaid interns are being warned they could be breaking the law and flouting national minimum wage legislation.

The warning comes as 100 employers have been referred to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) by the employment... Read More →

Huddersfield law firm Eaton Smith has strengthened its partnership with a series of recent promotions

Adele Whitfield from the firm’s Personal Injury team, YES PI, has been promoted to Partner. Adele joined the firm in 1993 as a secretary and has worked her way up, first qualifying as a Legal Executive, and... Read More →

Eaton Smith Solicitors is excited to announce a new ‘Pay As You Go Scheme’ offering clients a cost effective service in family law disputes.

You remain in control of your case, and your costs; seeking advice on only the most essential legal issues.

Traditionally, clients are charged a fee for every... Read More →

Eaton Smith Solicitors announces new fee structure for clients who find themselves ineligible for Legal Aid from the 1st April 2013 following Government spending cuts.

Due to spending cuts made by the Government many people will now find that issues connected with the breakdown of their relationship or issues... Read More →