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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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? 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? 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…
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…
When someone is killed, the prosecution must decide on the charge they will pursue against the defendant and this will depend on the context of the crime. There are varying degrees of murder or manslaughter,…
