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When it comes to trademarking, businesses have always had to be careful. History is littered with tales of stolen ideas and robbed intellectual property. Here we’re going to investigate some of the most famous trademarking disputes in history. Hopefully, these examples will help you avoid learning about IP the hard way. Kellogg Vs The National Biscuit Co. Relations between Kellogg and the National Biscuit company started to sour at the end of the 19th century. In 1893, The Biscuit Co released, not Kellogg, released their new product:...

A DUI is one of the most common types of crimes these days. Many people think they will get away with drinking under the influence. However, the police’s modern techniques for catching drivers are extremely efficient. And many people even get caught out driving the morning after a big night out. However, even though it may be a very common offense, it is also extremely devastating to have on your records. The best way to deal with a DUI is to try and fight it. Many people would recommend that you speak with a DUI attorney to try and...

Image Source – Flickr.com Let’s be honest, everyone does stupid things in their lives. But, sometimes we go a bit too far and wind up breaking the law. It might be an accident, or it could be deliberate, either way, you should expect to be arrested. When this happens, you have to make sure you don’t panic. Instead, here is a list of the things you can expect to happen following your arrest. Read and understand these and out will make the process less stressful for you. You’ll be Taken to the Station Once the police come...

Online casinos Apps the US legal can be found today. The legality of online gambling in the United States is complicated. Online gambling in the United States is not entirely regulated as of the middle 2010’s. For the most part, people are not going to be playing on US based casinos even if they themselves are American. Americans are going to have to go to land-based casinos in person in order to experience local casinos. The Online casinos Apps the US legal will be international in some way or another. US based casinos are going...

As a car owner, it’s likely that you will get a traffic ticket at some point. It might be for speeding; it could even be for running a red light. We lead such busy lives that we sometimes forget what we’re doing in a moment of madness. A sharp-eyed traffic cop will no doubt pull you over and issue you a ticket for your mistake. The question is: should you accept what you’ve done and move on, or should you challenge the ticket? As you might expect, the answer isn’t an obvious “yes” or “no”...

Legal malpractice is something that is still not fully understood by many people. But it can cause them a lot of harm if they’re a victim of it. Here’s what you need to know about it and what to do if you suspect you’ve been a victim. What is Legal Malpractice? If you are going to prove that you are the victim of legal malpractice, you first need to be sure. So, what is legal malpractice? If a lawyer that you hired to represent you fails to act in your interests and to represent you adequately, this is legal malpractice. It could...

Photo Credit: Flickr Most of you will have heard about the removal of sanctions on Iran by the current US administration. But what does it all mean? If you want to know more, read on, as we reveal the arguments for and against the new deal and relationship between the two countries. Pro: Better Economic Outlook For Iran There’s no doubt that the lifting of sanctions gives a more positive outlook for Iran. With more money coming in, people will have a chance to build better lives – and that could be beneficial for the rest of...

The reason that you’ve been arrested and whether or not you’re guilty are irrelevant, so we won’t talk about that. What we will talk about, however, is what to do if you’ve been (or ever get) arrested. Getting arrested, whether you’re guilty or not, can be incredibly intimidating and confusing. Especially if you don’t know what your rights are. What should you say? What shouldn’t you do? Are you entitled to a lawyer even if you can’t afford one? These are all questions that everyone, whether you’re planning a criminal...

Your relationship with your spouse has come to the point where at least one of you or probably both of you have decided to part ways and legalize this decision by filing a divorce. It is not mandatory that every divorce appeal be presented by a lawyer.  You can plead your case by yourself. But the process to get a divorce is not something that everybody is aware of and little professional help in the form of the divorce lawyer is quite welcome. But how do you choose the right divorce lawyer. Well, here are a few steps that can help you...

Let’s face it, when multi-million dollar businesses (multi-billion in some cases) go to court to either attack or defend themselves, there is only one winner and it’s not the consumer. It’s the lawyers. Most solicitors have worked hard to get where they are and they are the most qualified people to handle cases of such enormous complexity in areas such as the technology market and the patent world. Millions of dollars are spent on high profile tech and auto cases and the money involved is astronomical. Some would say this is a good...