
Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

A documentary deal fades to black: a man says he paid for a polished film but got only a one-minute teaser and excuses; the filmmaker says he delivered the goods, but the client missed the download window!

Many popular court shows are on TV. How can the genre improve? How about using a three-judge panel? That's the concept of "Hot Bench," created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. After hearing each case, the judges discuss it among themselves before rendering a verdict. The show's title comes from a term describing a court action in which a judge frequently interrupts lawyers with questions.

A casino-themed birthday bash leaves a man feeling like he lost a bet: he says he deserves his deposit back after canceling early; the planner argues that the money was already committed to vendors.

An engagement collapses amid claims of violence and betrayal; a man says he was attacked by his ex-fiancée, and she never returned the ring; she argues that he ditched the ring and that he was the one who attacked her; when love turns toxic, the fallout is fierce.