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Simple English definitions for legal terms

sharp practice

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A quick definition of sharp practice:

Sharp practice refers to actions that someone takes that push the limits of rules or standards. This can happen in law when lawyers do things that are not against the law, but are not considered fair or ethical. Examples of sharp practice include putting too much pressure on witnesses, asking for too many documents from the other side, charging too many fees, and taking advantage of loopholes. Sometimes judges will criticize or fine lawyers who use sharp practice. While it is okay for lawyers to use some sharp practice, they need to be careful not to use it too much or they could get in trouble.

A more thorough explanation:

Sharp practice refers to actions that someone takes that push the boundaries of rules or standards. In law, sharp practices are actions by lawyers that go against the accepted standards of practice, but they do not necessarily break an actual law.

  • Overly pressuring witnesses
  • Requesting documents from opposing parties during discovery
  • Charging excessive fees
  • Abusing loopholes

These examples illustrate how someone can use sharp practice to gain an advantage in a legal case. For example, a lawyer may pressure a witness to change their testimony or request irrelevant documents from the opposing party to waste their time and resources. While these actions may not be illegal, they are considered unethical and can lead to criticism or fines from a judge.

It is important to note that lawyers may use some sharp practices, but they must be careful not to use them too frequently or face sanctions and harm to their reputation.

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jackfrost11770
16:50
But gtown is special lmfao
jackfrost11770
16:50
In a bad way
16:51
Do you need camera on/mic on for those Lets Talk Cornell things? I kinda want to attend but I'm at work
jackfrost11770
16:51
I have no idea I've never been to one
jackfrost11770
16:51
Hence Idk what to expect even capacity wise
jackfrost11770
16:51
But I'm literally still 30 minutes from home and it's in 10 min so unless I join on my phone with no camera or mic then I cannot lmao
jackfrost11770
16:55
You know what if Cornell don't want me they don't me I'm not worrying myself over this
16:57
There was a Vandy wave today?
GodsPlanUltimately
16:57
@jackfrost11770: What a excellent mindset. Cornell must have poor taste
1. Kansas 196. Cornell
nope cornell can be 2.
cornell is incredibly based
our professors are sigmapilled goonmaxxers
i see, a quality education
GodsPlanUltimately
16:59
Interesting folks.
jackfrost11770
17:00
Cornell put me on reserve after interview they are at least slightly unbased
@jackfrost11770: thats why they sit at 2
cornell is based but universal rule is adcoms are ghouls
texaslawhopefully
17:01
this is depressing lol: https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/shock-and-awe/
Dkk
17:01
@GodsPlanUltimately smart of them
Dkk
17:02
How is it unpopular when he got the pop vote and the electoral college. Unreadable after the title.
Who’s hearing from uclaaa rnnnn
texaslawhopefully
17:03
Glad you're back dk lmao. If you read the actual article, it's that his day one EO's are wildly unpopular (for instance the majority of americans support birthright citizenship). He can have won the popular vote and still do unpopular stuff
texaslawhopefully
17:03
"Two recent polls found opposition to pardoning the J6ers at 57 and 59 percent, respectively, and that was before Americans understood that even the cop-beaters in the crowd that day would be let off scot-free."
I wonder if this chat has mods
17:04
as most dictators who have come into power do, he appealed to the masses just to turn face once in power
Barely nutty
Dkk
17:04
@texas maybe so. Maybe so.
17:04
we have been duped.
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