Nottingham legal firm Rothera Dowson is aiming to highlight the benefits and legal implications of social media to businesses across the East Midlands at a special seminar.

'SMall Talk: Social Media and the Legal Landscape' takes place at the Curry Lounge restaurant, Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham, on Wednesday 13 April, 11am-2:30pm.

Guests will hear from four key speakers, who will each offer their expert views on the use of social media in the workplace.

Anton Balkitis, Rothera Dowson's motoring law specialist will open proceedings with a talk on using social media to market a business, highlighting his own success via blogging and Twitter. 

This will be followed by talks from employment law expert John Buchanan and commercial litigation solicitor Daniel Harley on the legal risks of social media from an employer's perspective and handling online defamatory comments made against a company.

The seminar will close with a look at social media etiquette, presented by social media expert Nik Hewitt of one of the world's most renowned social media consultancies, Conversify.

"As well as being used socially and professionally by employees, social media has become an important part of business marketing strategies across the region," commented Amanda Redgate, managing partner of Rothera Dowson. "However, many people are still unaware of how social media can be maximised and the legal implications associated with it.

"We hope that this seminar will help local businesses to explore the social media opportunities available to them, whilst helping them to avoid any unnecessary legal issues."

Tickets to 'SMall Talk: Social Media and the Legal Landscape' cost £10, with proceeds being donated to Emmanuel House Day Centre, Rothera Dowson's chosen charity for 2011. The ticket price includes a buffet-style lunch, with a selection of dishes from the Curry Lounge's award-winning menu.

To book a place, email k.cookson@rotheradowson.co.uk.