Law
How to Write Case Notes in Social Work and Case Management
Write case notes that are objective, timely and safe for a client or court to read, and what the NASW Code, HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 mean for your records.
Articles by Farrukh Shahzad
Farrukh Shahzad is the founder and researcher behind TodayinTrend. He is not a lawyer and does not give legal advice — he reads the statutes, court rules and official data, then explains what they actually say in plain English. Read more about how these guides are researched on his profile page: https://todayintrend.com/farrukh-shahzad
Medical
Is Salvia Legal in California? Adults, Minors and the Rules That Still Apply
Is salvia legal in California? It is not a controlled substance there, but selling or giving it to anyone under 18 is a misdemeanor, and drugged driving is DUI.
Medical
Are Edibles Legal? Federal Law, State Rules and the Hemp THC Change
Marijuana edibles are legal in some states but not federally, and hemp THC gummies face a new federal limit from December 2026. What to check where you live.
Family Law
Can I Adopt My Grandchild Without a Lawyer? What the Process Involves
Grandparents can sometimes adopt without a lawyer, but consent or termination, home studies and court rules apply. Rules in Texas, Florida and California.
Attorney
Why Do Lawyers Want to Settle Out of Court? The Real Reasons
Why lawyers often recommend settling: certainty, cost, time, privacy and appeal risk, why the decision to settle is legally yours, and when trial makes sense.
Others
What States Have Purple Paint Laws? A State-by-State Check of the Statutes
Purple paint can mean No Trespassing. The states whose statutes we checked, their size, height and spacing rules, and the states that use orange paint instead.
Attorney
What Is a Boutique Law Firm? How It Compares to Full-Service and BigLaw Firms
What is a boutique law firm? A plain-English definition, how boutiques compare with full-service and BigLaw firms, pros and cons, and the ethics rules involved.
Business
Arizona Investment Club Laws: Securities, Structure and Taxes Explained
Arizona has no special investment club registration. When a club's interests become securities, what Arizona and federal law require, and how clubs are taxed.
Law
What Is the Law of the Land? The Supremacy Clause in Plain English
In the US, the law of the land is the Constitution, federal laws made under it, and treaties. What the Supremacy Clause says and how federal preemption works.
Attorney
What Is Public Interest Law? Legal Aid, Public Defenders, Careers and Loan Forgiveness
What public interest law is: legal aid, public defenders, nonprofits and government lawyers, how to get free legal help, and how PSLF works for these careers.