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balance of convenience

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A quick definition of balance of convenience:

Balance of Convenience: A way for courts to decide if they should stop someone from doing something that might be wrong. They look at how much it will help the person who is complaining and how much it will hurt the person who is doing the wrong thing. They try to find a fair balance between the two.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Balance of convenience is a legal test used by courts to determine whether to issue a preliminary injunction against a defendant's allegedly infringing or unfair practices. The test weighs the benefits to the plaintiff and the public against the burden on the defendant.

Example: Let's say a company is accused of infringing on a patent owned by another company. The owner of the patent may seek a preliminary injunction to stop the alleged infringement while the case is being litigated. The court will use the balance of convenience test to determine whether to grant the injunction. The court will consider the benefits to the patent owner and the public if the injunction is granted, such as protecting the patent owner's rights and preventing harm to consumers. The court will also consider the burden on the company accused of infringement, such as the cost of stopping production or the impact on its business.

Another example: A music artist may seek a preliminary injunction to stop a record label from releasing an album that allegedly infringes on the artist's copyright. The court will use the balance of convenience test to determine whether to grant the injunction. The court will consider the benefits to the artist and the public if the injunction is granted, such as protecting the artist's rights and preventing harm to the music industry. The court will also consider the burden on the record label, such as the cost of delaying the release or the impact on its business.

The balance of convenience test helps courts make a fair and just decision by considering the interests of both parties involved in a legal dispute.

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18:16
I just noticed that UMich has the majority of their acceptances really early on. Does anyone know what happens to mid-November applicants? Are we just cooked?
TGM
18:23
How long can I delay sending my fall grades if they hurt my GPA? I’m still waiting on decisions and ideally I’m hoping they decide BEFORE seeing my new grades
TGM
18:27
dropped my GPA below median for a couple of schools I’m applying to, when I was above median before
Dkk
18:32
@TGM: Not long enough to get another transcript to recover.
Dkk
18:33
Honestly you could just wait until someone actually asks for your fall grades. Who knows.
Dkk
18:34
@wigwav: It looks like if below medians it will not help but If applying in November it seems you are still middle of the cycle.
18:34
@wigwav: nah
TGM
18:34
like am I expected to send it unprompted or can I wait until a school requested it
Dkk
18:35
@TGM: Expected to send it unprompted but you can wait and see.
18:36
Is your LSAT also below median?
TGM
18:37
It’s above median, but I’m applying T6 with unimpressive softs, so even with a good LSAT it’s tough
texaslawhopefully
18:38
Yeah, then I would just wait as long as you can to send it
texaslawhopefully
18:38
For like HLS at least, if you wait till J6 then you may already have a decision
TGM
18:39
@texaslawhopefully: alas, haven’t even gotten an interview (applied around thanksgiving)
18:39
Yeah I would delay as long as you have plausible deniability
TGM
18:40
I actually do have a transcript issue that registrar needs to resolve, should I say that
TGM
18:41
(Course marked as Incomplete that’s supposed to be removed)
TGM
18:41
not sure if I should email them to say that, or just hold off on sending it and not give an excuse
18:41
I think I just wouldn’t reach out and if they ask for them then say that
Dkk
18:41
@tgm Yeah sounds good, say that if they ask
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