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copyright infringement

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A quick definition of copyright infringement:

Copyright infringement is when someone uses something that belongs to someone else without their permission. This can include copying, distributing, or displaying something that is copyrighted. It is against the law and can result in consequences like having to pay money or even going to jail. Sometimes people can accidentally infringe on someone's copyright without knowing it, but it is still important to be careful and get permission before using someone else's work.

A more thorough explanation:

Copyright infringement is when someone violates the exclusive rights of a copyright owner. This can include:

  • Copying or distributing a copyrighted work without permission
  • Creating a derivative work based on a copyrighted work without permission
  • Performing or displaying a copyrighted work publicly without permission
  • Importing copies of a copyrighted work into the United States without permission

For example, if someone makes copies of a book or movie and sells them without permission from the copyright owner, that is copyright infringement.

There are different types of copyright infringement:

  • Direct infringement: when someone directly violates a copyright owner's exclusive rights
  • Contributory infringement: when someone helps or encourages someone else to infringe on a copyright
  • Vicarious infringement: when someone is responsible for someone else's infringement, even if they didn't directly participate
  • Criminal infringement: when someone willfully infringes on a copyright for financial gain or traffics in goods or services that bear a counterfeit mark

It's important to respect the rights of copyright owners and get permission before using their work. Otherwise, you could face legal consequences for copyright infringement.

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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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Dkk
18:50
Med law easy done
medicine is a scam
join the ethically ambiguous legal field instead
Dkk
18:57
I want to meet an attorney that defends clients who run into flat earth problems. I want an attorney that knows and believes in flat earth theory.
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