Witan Solicitors

Commercially focused legal advice to protect you from serious legal risk. Call 0300 303 2071 based in Birmingham, Northampton and London.

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Misleading or non-consensual AI images can cause serious reputational harm. Understanding how the law applies has never mattered more.

Our latest Substack breaks it down 👇
https://t.co/lhqK5Pw8td
#AI #Deepfake #LegalRisk #SocialMedia
#Grok #grokimages

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📊 1 in 6 insolvencies this year are construction firms. We spoke with @CNplus about what the latest data means for construction businesses.

https://t.co/XAAB546eDp

#Construction #Insolvency #Restructuring

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Sometimes the media picks up a case, skips your side, and turns a complex situation into a headline—read our latest Substack on why trial by media is so dangerous.
https://t.co/uxwIbrwO9K

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David Lammy's plans to scrap jury trials for offences under 3 years may mean faster courts. But the risks are huge. We've broken down why so many are worried.
https://t.co/rNcqFgLXh7

#davidlammy #justicesystem

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Another great piece in @BusinessMoney
https://t.co/1A5970mans

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Is your 2026 exit plan past its sell-by date?

Employee Ownership Trust rules have changed: CGT relief cut from 100% ➝ 50%, meaning an effective 12% tax rate on exit.

If an EOT was part of your succession plan, pause and reassess your structure.

#AutumnBudget #ExitPlanning

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Labour has U-turned on unfair dismissal plans. Instead of day-one rights, the qualifying period will drop from 2 years to 6 months. HR now faces a 6-month countdown.

Employers should:
-Strengthen probation processes
-Train managers
-Tackle issues early
#EmploymentLaw #HR

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Even law firms are not immune to insolvencies. Read our new piece in Solicitors Journal to find out the pressures firms are facing.

https://t.co/InR08lUz1E

#insolvency #business #lawfirms #legalindustry

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The clock is ticking for landlords. With the no-fault eviction ban receiving Royal Assent, queries are up 17%.
Get ready now and read our full blog for what to do next.
https://t.co/3kszokD0nq

#Landlords #PropertyLaw #Section21 #Tenancy #RentersRights

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New wage rates from April 2026:
21+: £12.71/hr
18–20: £10.85/hr
16–17: £8/hr

Employers should start budgeting and updating payroll now. Underpaying can lead to HMRC action, fines and tribunal claims. Plan early to stay compliant.

#MinimumWage #NationalLivingWage #EmploymentLaw

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Breaking up is hard enough, and losing your pet shouldn’t be part of it.

We recently helped a client whose ex refused to return her pet. We explain what the law says, and what to do if an ex won’t return your pet.

Read more: https://t.co/kgWyqr0diI

#pets #divorce #prenups

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Breaking up is hard enough, and losing your pet shouldn’t be part of it.

We recently helped a client whose ex refused to return her pet.

Read more to find out what the law says about pets: https://t.co/kgWyqqZFta

#pets #divorce #prenups #familylaw

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Are your employee grievances suddenly getting longer, more formal, or full of legal jargon?

We spoke to @RecruiterMag about how HR can take back control and respond to complaints. Read the full breakdown here: https://t.co/ylT7GOFVUd

#HumanResources #HRLeaders #BusinessOwners

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Unsure where the boundary lies? Practical steps to resolve wall & fence disputes from our #litigation experts is just a click away.

Read more at https://t.co/X3lPB9M8J2

#PropertyDisputes #Mediation

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Control cost, speed and confidentiality - get dispute resolution and arbitration clauses right.

Find out how Witan can help you at https://t.co/3QXZ93dJ4x

#DisputeResolution #Arbitration

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Status matters: employee, worker or self-employed? Protect against tax & pay claims. Our #EmploymentLaw experts are on hand to advise you.

https://t.co/6kpXLOltZj

#HR #EmploymentStatus

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Interns in your team? Get a clear, compliant internship agreement - avoid status and pay risks.

Learn more: https://t.co/f4rGr9N9CA

#EmploymentLaw #EarlyTalent

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Temporary or fixed-term? The difference matters - rights, risks and costs. We're here to answer your #EmploymentLaw queries.

Guide: https://t.co/LuISeZtw3C

#HR #EmploymentLaw

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“Small” rudeness, big impact. Tackle incivility in the workplace before it becomes a legal issue.

Read more: https://t.co/gFKthyWBwg

#WorkplaceCulture #EmploymentLaw

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Clear, pragmatic employment law - policies, contracts, disciplinaries, redundancies & tribunals. Practical advice when you need it from a team of experts in Employment Law.

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