Driving Under the Influence of Drugs
Most people know about driving under the influence (DUI) laws, which deal with driving a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. But there is a more specific vehicle code that deals with…
Are Jumbo Loans Making a Real Comeback? Not Really
Some of the latest data suggest lenders might be loosening their spigots when it comes to jumbo loans. Nonetheless, problems still abound for borrowers of such loans, ranging from relatively large down payments to slow…
Paradox of More New Loans to Small Businesses and Still Decline in Business Lending
One of the conundrums of lending world is two incompatible accounts of statistics told by banks and regulators. Banks offer statistics that small business lending has improved compared to previous fiscal quarters. However, regulators –…
Entering the Entertainment World: Who is an Agent?
In the entertainment industry, a talent agent is essential for success in a professional ecosystem that is infamous for its hyper-competitiveness. An agent can work for musicians, actors, dancers, athletes, and even writers. The agent’s…
Bribing the Jury
A fundamental and important aspect of the justice system in California (and the US) is the impartiality, fairness, and equal treatment the process affords to those who enter it. As such, all those involved in…
A Citizen’s Arrest – Details on the Concept
On TV, in movies, or even in the news we are often confronted with stories about regular citizens arresting someone they believe has committed a crime. Many times, these citizens are hailed as heroes, but…
What is a TV Development Contract?
What is a TV Development Contract? Such a contract is produced when a TV network wishes to produce a ‘risky’ TV program. Typically, this program is first shown to a focus group before committing to…
What Is Plea Bargaining?
What Is Plea Bargaining? In the criminal justice system, many convictions do not receive full trials. In fact, only fewer than ten percent of cases go to trial. The rest will experience some form…
Screenwriters: Why You Need a Lawyer
In creative fields, the projects you create can originally come from other source material, but the inspiration behind them are unique to your imagination. As such, there is a natural tendency to want to ensure…