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protest

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A quick definition of protest:

A protest is when people publicly express their disagreement with something, like a law or policy. They might hold signs or march in the streets to show their feelings. Sometimes, protests are part of a bigger plan to peacefully change things. People can also protest their property tax rate or an import duty they don't agree with. In commercial transactions, paying "under protest" means the buyer doesn't think the demand for payment is fair, but they pay anyway. A protest can also be a legal way to cancel or defeat a land entry.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition:

  • Verb: To complain publicly about an act or declare something firmly and emphatically in response to an accusation or doubt.
  • Noun: A public demonstration expressing dissent towards an act or policy of a governing body, aimed at influencing public opinion and/or government policy.

Protests are often a form of civil resistance or nonviolent resistance, used as part of a larger systematic and peaceful nonviolent campaign aimed at achieving a specific objective through pressure and persuasion. For example, a protest against sending troops overseas or the use of the death penalty.

Other examples of protest include:

  • A legal procedure by which a taxpayer disputes their property tax rate, assessed evaluation of property for tax purposes, or an import duty.
  • A written demand for payment of an amount owed on a promissory note or a check that was refused by a bank.
  • A document drawn by the master of a ship, stating the circumstances under which damage has happened to the ship or its cargo.
  • An express reservation or notice used in commercial transactions to protect oneself against the effects of any admission that might be implied from their act.
  • A certificate of dishonor made under the hand and seal of a United States consul, vice consul, notary public, or other person authorized to certify dishonor by the law of the place where dishonor occurs in commercial paper transactions.
  • A proceeding to cancel or defeat an entry of public lands.

For example, a protest against property tax rates may involve a taxpayer disputing the assessed evaluation of their property for tax purposes. A protest against an import duty may involve a distinct and clear specification of each substantive ground of objection to the payment of the duty. A protest against a check that was refused by a bank may involve a written demand for payment of the amount owed. These examples illustrate how protests can be used to challenge and dispute various legal and financial issues.

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https://www.lsd.law/search/cV9E6 this is artificially deflated because it's only below your stats
someone got into harvard and chicago with your stats
15:19
Why is that deflating it? isnt that a better indicator instead of choosing above median LSATs? Genuinely curious just wondering
when stats are close because of the variability you want a little above your stats and a little below to get more data, adcoms arent so finnicky that 2 points on the lsat is make or break unless it puts you above median, and even then 50% are below median so it's not as big of an impact as you might think. the reason the chanceme tool goes a little above and below your stats by default is to capture a more accurate picture
ie your softs/WE/essays might make you more or less competitive than any random applicant and the best way to account for that is to take a little above and a little below
15:21
got it, I was of the mindset that medians are pretty concrete so taking a +2 LSAT score range was just giving me irrelevant data. Thank you
15:21
Def my softs/essays are the strongest part of my application so hoping they shine through
they kind of are but you see with the data here is doesnt really change your chances going from 172 to 170
yeah youll be in a good place for this cycle
15:22
yeah I guess thats true, I've also been looking at "Included" not "Only" for URM so maybe that's a diff too
15:22
Appreciate it man!
yeah included is giving you data for nURM which isnt relevant for your cycle
and ofc, good luck :)
15:24
Holiday messages from law schools should be illegal
jackfrost11770
15:27
the cornell one actually gave me a heart attack no joke
15:28
@KnowledgeableRitzyWasp: Thanks! Will def update you as they come out hahaha
CynicalOops
16:09
No one cares about me the way western new england cares about me
shaquilleoatmeal
17:16
gulc sending me a "Thank you for your continuing patience" almost has me shitting myself like the dude who hiked Acatanengo volcano
18:09
i’m wishing you guys happy holidays in a more sincere and genuine and heartfelt way than any of the law schools and also giving u a little kiss on the cheek
18:10
just btw
shaquilleoatmeal
18:15
😚
1a2b3c4d26z
18:25
Hi everyone
1a2b3c4d26z
18:26
Only a few more hours til work is over then I'm off for the rest of the week
Dkk
18:48
@shaquilleoatmeal: man GULC didn't even send me that lol.
Dkk
18:53
@cheriebomb: thank you. Merry Christmas and happy Hannukka.
Dkk
18:54
Hanukka*
Dkk
18:54
And Happy Ramadan and Kwanza
Dkk
18:55
Aww Ramadan ain't till February. Never mind.
CynicalOops
19:00
Chanukka
shaquilleoatmeal
19:20
@Dkk: when did u apply? seems to be late oct apps who got the email, some interview some who have not
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