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Simple English definitions for legal terms

malo animo

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A quick definition of malo animo:

Term: MALO ANIMO

Definition: Malo animo means doing something with bad intentions or malice. It is a Latin phrase that describes when someone does something with the purpose of causing harm or being mean to someone else.

Example: If someone spreads rumors about another person with malo animo, they are intentionally trying to hurt that person's reputation and feelings.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: With evil intent; with malice.

Example: The defendant acted malo animo when he intentionally caused harm to the victim.

Explanation: The example illustrates the definition by showing that the defendant had a malicious intent to harm the victim. The phrase "malo animo" is often used in legal contexts to describe intentional wrongdoing.

Definition: Unwillingly.

Example: She agreed to help her friend move, but did so malo grato.

Explanation: The example illustrates the definition by showing that the person agreed to help, but did so unwillingly. The phrase "malo grato" is often used to describe doing something reluctantly or without enthusiasm.

Definition: A 1938 amendment to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, providing for broker registration in over-the-counter markets.

Example: The Maloney Act was passed in response to concerns about fraud and manipulation in over-the-counter markets.

Explanation: The example illustrates the definition by showing that the Maloney Act was a specific piece of legislation that addressed a particular issue in the financial industry. The act required brokers to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission in order to increase transparency and prevent fraudulent activity in over-the-counter markets.

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15:38
Isn’t uchicago like Top 4 tho
choosingpeace
15:38
@cumsock: they said there's like nothing to do there lol
choosingpeace
15:38
ive never been so i was just like ohhh
texaslawhopefully
15:38
UChicago is number one
^ period
u know it was a double thing. I missed II and my gf didn't want to live in the midwest anymore
15:39
But it’s fucking uchicago thooo LOL
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15:40
Makes sense tho
cumsock
15:40
@choosingpeace: there’s plenty to do in Philly 😂 it’s a giant city
So after missing the II, I was like whatever. Maybe it's a sign to withdraw
nah making decisions off the gf is out of pocket
nahhhhh we been together since 10th grade
texaslawhopefully
15:40
I guess it depends what your goals are. If it's generic biglaw, CLS will get you the same outcome
6 yrs on January 30th
lilypadfrog
15:40
awwww <3 i love love
I also like CLS for liberal clerking. approx 41 FCOA clerks per yr
It's there if I excel. if not then I'm chill with sticking to BL
texaslawhopefully
15:41
CLS is not even close to Chicago for clerking lmao
choosingpeace
15:41
wait would yall pick CLS or penn?
I didn't apply to either but I would pick penn
15:42
penn bc im in state
no no it's not. But I wouldn't clerk conservative, so idk about Chi #s for myself
cumsock
15:42
Penn
texaslawhopefully
15:42
I guess that's fair. From what I've heard UChicago for conservatives is on par w/ HYS for clerkships
texaslawhopefully
15:42
not sure about for liberals
cumsock
15:43
They’re very similar tho
cumsock
15:43
Both t6 ivies
Is that NYU disrespect???? NYU out the t-6?
15:44
Penn because my college friends who mentored me go there
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