Editorial Policy

LawyerBlogger publishes general legal information. This page explains how we research, write and update our articles.

Who writes our articles

Our articles are researched and written by the LawyerBlogger Team. We are not lawyers, and our articles are not reviewed by a lawyer. That's why we link every important claim to its source, so you can see the law for yourself.

What we cover

Everyday legal questions in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia: criminal law, bylaws and local rules, animal law, internet law, housing and how the legal system works.

How we research

• We start from primary sources: legislation, regulations, court decisions and official government guidance.
• We link to those sources in every article, preferring official government, legislature and court websites over secondary sources.
• When we use secondary sources, such as news reports or legal commentary, we check them against the original law where possible.
• When the law differs by country, state or province, we explain each separately rather than giving one answer that's wrong for some readers.

How we write

• The answer comes first, in the opening lines.
• We use plain language and explain any legal terms we have to use.
• We don't exaggerate risks or penalties to get clicks.

Updates and corrections

• Every article shows the date it was last updated.
• We review our articles regularly and update them when the law changes.
• If you find an error, please contact us. We'll correct verified errors and note significant corrections in the article.

Not legal advice

Our articles are general information, not legal advice, and they don't create a lawyer-client relationship. For advice about your situation, talk to a lawyer licensed where you live.