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connecting factor

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A quick definition of connecting factor:

A connecting factor is a detail that helps decide which laws apply to a situation or person. For example, if someone lives in a certain state, that state's laws might apply to them. In copyright law, a connecting factor might be if the author is from a country that is part of a copyright convention. This helps determine if their work can be protected under that convention.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A connecting factor is a factual or legal circumstance that helps determine the choice of law by linking an action or individual with a state or jurisdiction.

For example, a party's domicile within a state can be a connecting factor. This means that if a person is sued in a state where they live, the laws of that state will apply to the case.

In copyright law, a connecting factor is a connection with a copyright-convention member nation that makes a work eligible for protection under that convention. For instance, a work is eligible for Berne Convention protection if the author is a citizen of a Berne member nation or if the work originated in a Berne member nation.

These examples illustrate how a connecting factor can help determine which laws apply to a particular situation. By linking an action or individual with a state or jurisdiction, a connecting factor can help ensure that the appropriate laws are applied and justice is served.

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Beefy5layer
11:17
@llama: lots of first gen students are just looking for a good paycheck after growing up poor too. Sorry u couldn’t crack 156 bro
if you don’t have a full ride you kind of need big law or at least mid law to pay off 200k+ debt
soapy
11:22
shoutout to midlaw fr
[] baddestbunny
11:38
PSLF?
soapy
11:39
Do you trust that the government will maintain PSLF? I have confidence in school-based LRAP programs, but not federal PSLF.
11:39
@Beefy5layer: private profile mocking someone’s score is crazy
[] baddestbunny
11:39
there are two sides to this coin where we shouldn’t be making fun of people who go into big law but also acting like that’s the only option is crazy
soapy
11:40
Yup. And, betting on Biglaw is silly; it is NEVER a foregone conclusion that you'll get it, just like it's never a guarantee you'll be top 10% of your class
soapy
11:42
Shoutout to Utah and BYU having 100% bar pass rate
[] baddestbunny
11:43
Utah also got the highest average LSAT score they don’t play
11:44
Bunny where’d you find that out
[] baddestbunny
11:45
nvm they were second after DC
11:46
Thank you baby
soapy
11:46
I find it funny how popculture depictions of mormons are highly uneducated; they push hard for educational and professional success
[] baddestbunny
11:47
aww anytime
[] baddestbunny
11:50
you know who’s always pushing their people into some shenanigans? scientologists
1a2b3c4d26z
11:51
@soapy: true
soapy
12:00
12 hours ro write 19 pages wish me luck :0
if i dont make it into big law i will go into a nonprofit and live my best life as a servant to the public interest
and abuse LRAP
wishing you luck soapy
12:03
If I don't make big law, I'll have to buy a smaller house
12:03
and that's okay
soapy
12:07
Yesterday, I had lunch with some wealthy classmates. They were talking about ski trips to Europe, private jets, homes in the Hamptons, etc. I think I've made my peace with the fact that I'll never get to that. I'm from a middle-class background. I just want enough money to live without consistent financial distress
soapy
12:08
Though being ridiculously rich sounds kinda fun, lol
12:09
who doesn't like money
12:10
my goal is to spoil my husband
[] baddestbunny
12:11
I grew up in a wealthy town so came to terms with all this a long time ago
12:13
Big part of my goal is to lift up my kids. Give them more opportunities. Hopefully have them in a better position to do things after high school than I was. I don't want them considering joining the military just because it would be a guaranteed paycheck.
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