Appeal Bond Requirements Vary By State

While Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 62 provides the general rule for supersedeas bonds in federal courts, many states have adopted and reformed their appeal bond statutes to help defendants more easily secure their right to an appeal. The American...

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New Musk Digger Could Revolutionize Construction

Elon Musk, founder of Boring Co., stated on Twitter that he is about a month away from presenting the Line-Storm, the company’s new tunnel boring machine (TBM). While current technology allows about ten minutes per hour of digging, Musk’s goal...

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How to Open a Car Dealership in New York

It takes a lot to open a vehicle dealership in New York. It’s not as simple as just buying a lot and placing cars for sale on it. To apply to be a retail dealer licensed by the Department of...

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How to Become a Home Improvement Contractor in NYC

In order to legally construct, repair, remodel or add to any land or building used as a residence in New York City,  or business you may need to obtain a home improvement contractor license. Construction, replacement, or improvement of basements,...

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How to Become a Registered Investment Advisor

A Registered Investment Advisor is an individual or company engaged in the investment advisory business. But how do you actually become a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)? In order to become a Registered Investment Advisor, you have to register with either...

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The Mortgage Broker Profession is Rebounding

Mortgage brokers are back! Mortgage brokers originated 56% of home loans prior to the Great Recession, according to the Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME), but that number dove once the housing market fell. But in 2019, the housing market...

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Mortgage Brokers vs. Bankers

Mortgage brokers have come back and created competition for mortgage bankers over the last few years. While bankers still dominate the home loan industry, employment in the mortgage broker industry has nearly doubled since 2011. But if you're looking for...

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Become a Mortgage Broker in 5 Steps

So you want to become a mortgage broker. You want to work in real estate with both numbers and people while analyzing qualification requirements and the availability of loans. While mortgage brokers don’t actually lend money, but instead serve as...

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New York Administration Proceedings: What You Need to Know

In the case of someone in New York dying without a will, or intestate, many considerations are deliberated in connection with the appointment of an administrator for the deceased’s estate. Factors such as next of kin must be considered to...

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Conservatorship vs. Guardianship

Both conservators and guardians are appointed to assist with the financial needs of a minor, disabled, or elderly person. Both have court ordered authority to make decisions for someone who is a minor, elderly, incapacitated, or disabled. But what are...

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