Legal Bugle

Many Brits are arrested for illegal drug possession overseas each year, over a third of all those detained abroad are held for drugs offences. Many people are arrested for carrying drugs abroad whether it’s for personal use, dealing, or are victims of drug planting. What many people don’t realise is that if arrested in another country for drug possession, the laws of that country apply, not British Laws. Brits must be extremely vigilant whilst abroad as malicious individuals can plant drugs on Brits. (more…)

There is often more involved in choosing an attorney for your specific situation than merely flipping through the yellow pages of the phone book. In fact, choosing a quality lawyer can be the difference between a successful result in your case and a difficult and expensive journey. Understanding your unique expectations and what you would like to achieve from obtaining counsel can be vital to uncovering the best lawyer possible. Pursue these straight forward hints to discover what kind of attorney will meet your needs. (more…)

Going through the judicial system after being charged with a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under The Influence (DUI) can be a scary and sometimes uncertain process. You may not understand your rights, strategies or information necessary to prevent such charges from ruining your career or damaging other aspects of your life. In order to overcome DWI and DUI charges, a lawyer, experienced in the various approaches and angles necessary to help you is an important commodity. Look over these simple guidelines to gain a better understanding of the steps you should take to improve your situation following a DWI charge. (more…)

Trial advocates that represent celebrities are more known for their TV appearances than for their court trials. These advocates are often in the spotlight and enjoy much popularity than the ones who deal with typical clientele. So who are the top celebrity advocates? (more…)

International antipiracy efforts are a primary concern for many companies, from those involved in movies and music, to drug designers and manufacturers, to technology and clothing companies. Despite decades of effort to coordinate a tougher stance on international piracy, many companies still struggle to stop bootleggers and counterfeiters. If your firm is concerned about being the victim of international piracy and what that can do to profits abroad, such as in the fast-growing markets of Latin America, an anti-piracy lawyer may be the right choice. (more…)

Many legal professionals and scholars see intellectual property and high tech law as the most interesting field of the subject, both in practice and as a matter of academic thought. This is because the cutting edge of technology is often situated internationally and it usually runs ahead of what lawmakers can think to regulate. This is why a well-connected, experienced, and creative high-tech lawyer is important for almost any non-standard legal action in the sector. (more…)

Tech firms are often involved in gigantic technology transactions. Whether they entail the acquisition, design, implementation, creation, development, integration, licensing, financing, or sale of that technology, we live in a contractual world where the right technology transactions attorney or team of lawyers is often the difference between a favorable deal and a minor disaster. (more…)

There may be amicable feelings at the beginning of a divorce process but given the potential emotional upheaval, it is best to seek out a divorce lawyer right from the start. This means finding someone that is competent, has a good track record and will watch your back every step of the way. Below are some things to look for when meeting a divorce attorney. (more…)

No Win No Fee is a term which has become something of anathema in the UK in recent years. There barely seems to be a week which goes by when we don’t hear about another fraudulent accident “victim” who was conning the state out of benefit payments after having been declared unable to work by a credulous doctor or winning huge sums of compensation against insurers for accidents which are supposed to have caused them long term muscle and ligament injuries, sprains and whiplashes who then run marathons, play rugby and enter dance tournaments. (more…)

Over the past couple of years that I have been running this blog, I have repeatedly helped readers connect with personal injury solicitors. The objective behind that endeavor is that people who need legal assistance should always get it at the right time. In fact, that goes with the very spirit of this blog, Legal Bugle, where I attempt to bring you informative articles as well as links to valuable resources. (more…)