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Foreign travel is often a time to explore, let loose and have a little fun. It, however, is not a time to break local laws. Being arrested abroad is serious business for a foreign traveler, so it’s best to avoid the situation completely. But, if you are arrested in a foreign country, here’s what you need to know. Under an international treaty, most nations will allow U.S. officials to see an incarcerated foreign traveler–but only if requested....

Identity theft remains a growing concern as the world becomes increasingly digital. So what should you do in the case of a stolen identity? The key is responding immediately once you discover the stolen identity. By contrast, many identity theft victims miss early warning signs and wait before they respond. Even if you discover identify theft after the damage has been done, there is a lot that you can do about it....

Back in March of 2015, Wikimedia, with help from the ACLU, sued the National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the entities’ surveillance on online communications. This week, the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals reinstated the lawsuit after it had been dismissed by a lower court. The Fourth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of other plaintiffs in the case, but ruled that Wikimedia had standing to bring the suit because its allegations were enough to “make the plausible conclusion” that it had been specifically targeted by the NSA....

For the second time in about three months, George Zimmerman is walking free from jail after posting bail. As you probably know, the 28-year-old Zimmerman is standing trial for killing teenager Trayvon Martin. As criminal defendants are innocent until proven guilty, Zimmerman was given the opportunity to show why he should be out free during his trial despite the serious allegations. What makes George Zimmerman’s jail release particularly intriguing is that Zimmerman had already posted bail months ago....

Alicia’s bond court battles continue, but she may have found an exit strategy. And the fight for Peter’s presidential campaign continues, but Ruth might be one step closer to beating Eli. The sparks were flying in the courtroom and between Alicia and the sexiest investigator alive. Here’s what you need to know from last night’s episode, entitled “Taxed.” Episode Recap (Spoiler Alert) Once again, Alicia’s attempts to do the right thing by her bond court clients lands her on the wrong side of Judge Schakowsky and her fellow bar attorneys....

Apple lost a major battle over eBooks on Wednesday, after a federal judge ruled that Apple violated antitrust law by conspiring with publishers to raise eBook prices. How will this new ruling effect eBook sales on iTunes or Apple’s business in general? The Justice Department filed its lawsuit against Apple and these publishers in 2012, claiming that these conspiracy activities violated Section 1 of the Sherman Act. Violated Antitrust Law The Sherman Act and federal antitrust laws protect the healthy flow of a capitalistic market by prohibiting and punishing deals that serve to stifle trade and competition....

You don’t have to have burglarized a home to be charged with a crime relating to the burglary. Even if you were never there and don’t know the thief, you can get arrested for buying or receiving stolen goods. And of course if you are charged with the actual theft, you could be in even bigger trouble. But a charge of theft, larceny, or receipt of stolen goods doesn’t necessarily mean you’re guilty....

What happens when the quintessential working class underdog becomes the rich and powerful star? Many, many things, but among them this: It was widely reported last week that The Boss, a.k.a. Bruce Springsteen, sued a pub for failure to pay public performance royalties when a band performing there in 2008 played two of his songs. Surely, this can’t be true. The guy who got his start in the pubs and taverns of Jersey, kicking one of his own?...

The FBI has released images of two men who are suspects in the Boston Marathon bombings. For the first time, the agency made public a video (attached below) and 8 photographs of the men who were seen in the vicinity of the attack that killed three people and injured about 180. Investigators have asked for the public’s help in their search for suspects. Anyone with any information, no matter how small, is urged to contact the FBI....

According to Camille Grammer, kids Mason, 9, and Jude, 6, won’t be appearing on the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills due to the fact that ex-husband Kelsey Grammer won’t sign the release. The pair, whose separation and divorce were fodder for the show’s first season, are currently locked in a heated custody battle over the two kids, with court dates set in the near future. Can Camille Grammer get the judge to weigh in?...

As summer hits full tilt, beach blankets, sandals, and ice cold coolers will be making their ways to the shore. But police may want to search that last one. Beachgoers in New York City have reported being asked to let roving cops see what’s in their coolers. Cops may be looking for alcohol or open containers, but you still have rights. So can police search your cooler at the beach?...

The Rear-Ending Probably the easiest and most common car insurance scam is the forced rear-ending. Since most jurisdictions and car insurance companies consider the rear driver automatically at fault for a rear-end collision, scammers will slam on their brakes or cut in front of someone to force an accident. They may even claim to be injured so that you and your insurance company have to cover both the property and injury claims....

Ridesharing apps like Uber and Lyft have billed themselves as a safe alternative to driving while intoxicated. Despite studies showing no overall reduction in drunk driving, getting a ride home while you’re tipsy shouldn’t be more dangerous. But a new lawsuit claims that while a Lyft driver got an intoxicated woman to her house safely, he proceeded to sexually assault her once there. According to the lawsuit, filed under the name Jane Doe, Jason Fenwick drove a drunk Doe home in November last year....

A shooting at the Empire State Building this morning resulted in two deaths and nine wounded at least count. Police reportedly shot and killed the suspect, 53-year-old Jeffrey Johnson. Authorities believe that Johnson was a former disgruntled employee at Hazan Imports, near the Empire State Building, and had returned to the company to collect money he believed he was owed, reports The Associated Press. Johnson was laid off from Hazan Imports six months ago and when he returned to the office, he reportedly shot and killed one former co-worker, reports the AP....

FAA chief Randy Babbitt has been grounded after an embarrassing weekend arrest. The head of the Federal Aviation Administration was charged with drunken driving – on the wrong side of the road. Babbitt, 65, was arrested about 10:30 p.m. Saturday by police in Fairfax, Va., not far from his home, The Washington Post reports. Babbitt was driving alone, and in the wrong direction on a busy highway. Babbitt underwent a roadside sobriety test, but police declined to release the results....

What’s the punishment for doing a little email snooping and sneaking a peak at your wife’s email account? (a) Community service? (b) A slap on the wrist? (c) Nothing at all? (d) None of the above. This wouldn’t be a very interesting article if it was a, b, or c, so I’m betting you correctly selected d. The story goes like this, Leon Walker, of Michigan has been charged with a felony for using his wife’s password to access her Gmail account....

The late fashion designer L’Wren Scott’s will leaves her entire $9 million estate to her boyfriend, Rolling Stones lead singer Mick Jagger. Scott’s estate includes jewelry, furniture, clothing, automobiles, and property, Reuters reports. Although Scott had surviving family members, she chose to omit those potential heirs from her will. A closer look at the will itself may prove instructive for those making their own estate-planning arrangements. While most people leave parts of their estate to family members, L’Wren Scott chose to omit all relatives from her will....

Lindsay, Lindsay, Lindsay. Back in the news again? Back in jail again? Well, maybe. Just out of rehab, Lindsay Lohan is again in trouble with the police–this time for allegedly stealing a $2,500 necklace from a high-end boutique in Venice, California. Spotting paparazzi photos and surveillance video of the Lindsay Lohan necklace around the actress’ neck, the store’s owner reported the theft to the police. The Lindsay Lohan necklace investigation does not end there....

This week, a controversial ruling was handed down by New York’s highest court affecting the Big Apple’s adult entertainment businesses. Adult book and video stores, as well as locations that offer live entertainment, or video booths, will now be forced to close if they are within 500 feet of a school, church, park, residential, or even commercial area. If you’ve ever been in NYC, you know that pretty much covers the entire city....

Lying to get out of a speeding ticket may not be the best move, as a New Hampshire woman has learned. A state trooper tracked her down and arrested her at her home, after she allegedly told the officer a lie about her dying father. Carley Williams, 28, of Nashua, was pulled over Friday night for speeding. She allegedly told Trooper Christopher J. Cummings that she was on the way to the hospital to see her father who she claimed had “stage 4 cancer,” reports ABC News....