Information Booklet for Personal Injury Clients

During the last week of June, the news was dominated by U.S. Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality, fair housing and health care. But another decision handed down at the state...

The phrase “tough on crime” means different things in different parts of the world. For example: In the United States, the federal sentence for most first offense drug possession charges is...

If you’re a parent who has recently experienced a divorce, it’s certainly understandable that you may feel the need to move: To a new home in your current town, say, or...

All parents consider their children’s well­being a top priority, and it is often the foremost thought on parents’ minds as they separate. Parents who are sensitive to children’s needs and can...

Created more than 3,000 years ago, The Code of Hammurabi was one of humanity’s earliest sets of written laws. Among the things in the code was a provision that said that...

Addressing Substance Abuse in Child Welfare Cases Substance abuse is an issue that affects countless families worldwide. It doesn’t just impact the individual struggling with addiction; it sends ripples through families,...

Penglase & Benson Named a 2021 Law Firm 500 Honoree for Fastest Growing Law Firms in the U.S. – Two Years Running. Over the past 16 years, our team at Penglase...

When the music legend Aretha Franklin died this month, she left behind an amazing musical legacy and her estate. What she didn’t leave was a will, meaning her heirs are left...

In the modern world, as families change and adapt, there’s an increased likelihood of children experiencing life in two homes. Whether it’s due to divorce, separation, or other circumstances, it’s essential...

Q. Are business owners legally responsible for shoveling the sidewalks around their shops or offices? Yes, absolutely. Business owners are responsible for the state of sidewalks around their properties, and that’s...