Eaton Smith has once again been announced in the top three of the TIGA Games Industry Award 2021 for Best Legal Services Supplier to the games industry for the third year running.

The award follows a very busy year for the games sector team which has considerably expanded its activities within the industry... Read More →

Each day brings new milestones in the achievements of Artificial Intelligence; many in response to the health and economic challenges of the past two years. Following the discovery of what would later be known as the Covid-19 virus, sophisticated computer resources around the world were diverted into helping to... Read More →

Football’s offside rule has been controversial since it was introduced in 1863, with many arguing it remains unintelligible despite attempts at simplification, but the game’s latest rulebook clash may claim the crown when it comes to complexity.

The challenge surrounds the IR35 tax rules and the... Read More →

If you are renting accommodation as a student, you should fully understand your rights - and your obligations. When things go wrong in your flat or house, you have the right to get them fixed. In this article, Adeeba Bashir looks at your rights when renting and how to enforce them.

What should students know... Read More →

Nobody likes to think about a time when they are no longer around and talking to loved ones about what you would like to happen after you pass away may seem morbid or unnecessary. However, talking about financial and practical matters can help put your mind at ease and make things much easier for those closest to... Read More →

Britney Spears has been in the news a lot recently because she has applied to the Court to remove her father from controlling every aspect of her life under the US conservatorship system. Jamie Spears was appointed to be his daughter’s sole conservator in 2008. A documentary was made earlier this year called... Read More →

October saw a major milestone in notice periods for residential tenancies where landlords are seeking possession, as they revert to pre-pandemic requirements. But with fears of a tough winter, as gas prices soar and furlough support ends, landlords are being warned to check the latest guidance before taking action,... Read More →

Today, Monday 18 October, is World Menopause Awareness Day.

Menopause has been suggested as a potential reason that might be driving older women (as well as transgender and non-binary employees) to leave the workforce. If left unsupported, menopausal employees will be leaving at the peak of their experience,... Read More →

Employers can take certain steps to accommodate employees with symptoms of menopause such as:

• Increasing awareness of the menopause and its symptoms for both men and women in the workplace. Conducting training, particularly for managers, would be beneficial so that they can be alert to potential... Read More →

There is generally no legal requirement for employers to provide employees with paid time off to attend their vaccination appointments. However, the ACAS guidance suggests that this could be an effective means of encouraging employees to be vaccinated, and we expect that the majority of larger employers will offer... Read More →

Employers have health and safety duties to take reasonable steps to reduce any workplace risks.

Vaccination is an important part of reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission in the workplace. To date, the government has only legislated for the COVID-19 vaccine to be mandatory for workers in registered care... Read More →

• There have been reported incidents of racial harassment of Asians in relation to COVID-19. Unfortunately, there is the potential that employees may be harassed by colleagues or customers in the workplace because they are perceived to be at a greater risk of having the virus.
• For the purposes of the... Read More →