Netflix’s 2020 release, The Trial of the Chicago 7 (written and directed by Aaron Sorkin), attempts to make a straightforward story out of a complicated trial, in which eight defendants are accused of conspiracy to provoke the riots at the 1968 Democratic Convention in Chicago. In some ways, Sorkin had incredible success, while in other ways, the compromises he made may have been too hasty.
Article II of the United States Constitution creates the framework for the Executive Branch. Section 1 states the qualifications for the president – must be a natural-born citizen, 35 years of age, and have been a resident of the U.S. for at least fourteen years – while Section 4 states that “the President, Vice President […]
Distinguishing between an employee and an independent contractor lies on a thin line of control. The IRS defines this control by utilizing three categories: behavioral control, financial control, and the type of relationship. As an employee, an individual is entitled to certain benefits that an employer generally guarantees such as health care, pension plan, or […]