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acquired-rights doctrine

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A quick definition of acquired-rights doctrine:

The acquired-rights doctrine is a rule that says once someone has a right, it cannot be taken away by new laws. This applies to things like copyrights, which cannot be shortened after they have already been granted. It's like if you earned a piece of candy, no one can come and take it away from you later.

A more thorough explanation:

The acquired-rights doctrine is a principle that states that once a right has been obtained, it cannot be taken away by later legislation. This means that if someone has a legal right, it cannot be reduced or eliminated by new laws or regulations.

For example, if a person has a copyright on a book, they have the right to control how it is used and distributed. If a new law is passed that limits their control over the book, the acquired-rights doctrine would protect their original copyright and prevent the new law from taking away their rights.

The Universal Copyright Convention is an international agreement that applies the acquired-rights doctrine to copyright protections. This means that if a copyright was already in place before the Convention took effect, it cannot be reduced or eliminated by the Convention's terms.

Another example of the acquired-rights doctrine in action is with property rights. If someone owns a piece of land, they have the right to use it as they see fit. If a new law is passed that restricts their use of the land, the acquired-rights doctrine would protect their original property rights and prevent the new law from taking away their rights.

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RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
I've been UR since first/second week of Jan, no updates otherwise, is that a bad sign? At or above median LSAT and above 75th gpa.
The profile links are not working for me. anybody else?
13:18
i’m in the same boat mastermonkey but with lower stats. i hope i hear back by mid march
CheeseIsMyLoveLanguage
13:24
@mastermonkey45: Looking at some of the recent decisions in relation to when they went complete, I'd say it's a good sign. It seems many declines were sent within about 5-6 weeks of completion. Given those were applications that were SENT in January, I'd say that means you're still solidly in the running. :)
14:30
Sent an app to OSU in early december and have STILL not heard back
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