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24/7 Sobriety Program for Repeat DUI Offenders
Posted on May 20th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
24/7 Sobriety Program Explained A second or third DUI conviction carries mandatory jail time that increases with each prior offense. But incarceration is not always the only option. Some states offer a 24/7 sobriety program, which gives certain repeat offenders an alternative that replaces some or all jail time with continuous sobriety monitoring. Our friends […]
6 Signs You Need to Update Your Estate Plan
Posted on April 27th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
You created an estate plan five years ago. Maybe ten. You felt relieved checking that box and moved on with your life. But estate planning isn’t a one-time task that stays relevant forever. Our friends at LifePlan Legal AZ discuss how life changes require document updates to keep your plan functional. An uncontested probate lawyer […]
How Cargo Loading Errors Cause Truck Accidents
Posted on April 26th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Most people think of truck accidents as driver error situations. Sometimes that’s accurate. But a significant number of commercial truck crashes on Missouri roads have nothing to do with what the driver did behind the wheel. They’re the result of what happened hours earlier, when the cargo was loaded. Improperly loaded or secured cargo changes […]
When Truck Maintenance Failures Cause Crashes
Posted on April 1st, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When Truck Maintenance Failures Cause Crashes in Missouri A Breakdown on the Highway Is Rarely Just Bad Luck When a commercial truck’s brakes give out on a Missouri highway, or a tire blows and sends tens of thousands of pounds of steel into surrounding traffic, the instinct is to chalk it up to an unfortunate […]
Building a Better Attorney Relationship
Posted on March 30th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Hiring a family law attorney is only the first step. What happens next depends largely on how you work together. Clients who understand their role in the legal process tend to experience less stress and often achieve more favorable results. Our friends at Schank Family Law discuss how a well-functioning attorney-client relationship requires effort and […]
Temporary Orders in Maryland: Why Early Hearings Matter
Posted on March 29th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Our friends at Fait & DiLima Family Law, LLC discuss how in many Maryland divorce cases, the first significant court event occurs at what is known as a temporary hearing, often referred to as a pendente lite hearing. The Latin phrase pendente lite means “while the case is pending,” and these hearings are designed to […]
How do contingency fees work in personal injury cases?
Posted on January 5th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Transcript: 00:00:00 So, when you’re in a personal injury case, typically your attorney is going to take your case on what’s called a contingency fee basis, meaning that you’re not going to pay that attorney upfront, but when you recover your damages, that attorney is going to get a percentage of the total recovery. […]
What should I do immediately after an accident?
Posted on January 5th, 2026 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Transcript: 00:00:00 So, the first thing you should do after an accident is get treatment. Go to your doctor, do whatever the doctor’s telling you to do. You should call an attorney early in the process because that attorney can help you navigate the process. They can make sure that you are properly recording […]
6 Common Estate Planning Mistakes That Cost Families Thousands
Posted on December 30th, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy or elderly. Anyone with assets, minor children, or specific wishes about end-of-life care needs a solid plan. Yet many people put off this important task or make errors that create problems for their families later. Our friends at Hirani Law see the same preventable mistakes repeatedly causing probate […]
Finding The Right Path: Deciding Between Legal Separation And Divorce
Posted on December 23rd, 2025 by PIOLETTI PIOLETTI & NICHOLS
When a marriage starts to feel more like a partnership in name only, the decision to part ways can be one of the hardest choices you’ll ever make. For some, divorce feels like the only option. For others, it’s not so simple — emotionally, financially, or spiritually. That’s where legal separation comes in. While both […]