Legal Articles, Education
People v Sanchez
In ruling in People v Sanchez the Court held that an expert cannot relate case-specific hearsay to explain the basis for his or her opinion unless the facts are independently proven or fall within a hearsay exception.
Muchowlaw is Counsel to Upcoming Public Television Film,
Muchowlaw is Counsel to Upcoming Public Television Film, "When My Time Comes," from the book by award-winning investigative reporter, Diane Rehm, with forward by John Grisham.
The President Should Preserve not Attack the Rule of Law
Would you want the President or Attorney General to personally intervene in your criminal case for political reasons?
I wouldn’t. That’s why, as a former DOJ prosecutor and Special Asst. to the Asst. Atty. General, Criminal Division, I have joined with over 2,000 DOJ former prosecutors and officials to support efforts to prevent political interference in criminal cases.
Bar Endorses Attorneys Consulting with Firm In-House Counsel
Based upon a long line of California cases, a new ethics opinion acknowledges the dual benefits to both client and attorneys when a law firm utilizes in-house counsel to secure streamlined ethics and risk management advice.
Student Loan Delinquencies Rise Hand in Hand with Consumer Debt
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported in November 2018 that student loan delinquencies had risen 9.1%, compared to the 8.6% increase in the second quarter. This spike was noted as the largest jump in seven years.
Are Private Student Loans Your Best Bet?
Private student loans can be enticing for a few reasons, particularly if you have exhausted all the federal funding, grants, and scholarships available to you.
Private Student Loan Borrowers May Still Be in Their Teens
As student loan debt in the US reaches over $1.5 trillion, lenders continue to fund freshman who may find themselves in such debt once they graduate that they are forced to put off life experiences such as starting families, opening businesses, and more.
Private Loans Contribute to About $150 Billion in Student Debt Crisis
Without as many choices for repayment to fall back on, such as deferment, forbearance, or income-based plans, private student loan borrowers may fall into delinquency or default simply because they are helpless to move forward.
