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Show cause order

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A quick definition of Show cause order:

Term: Show cause order

Definition: A legal document that requires someone to explain why they should not be held in contempt of court or face other legal consequences. It is also known as an order to show cause.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A legal order that requires a person or organization to explain why they should not be held in contempt of court or face other legal consequences.

Example: A judge issues a show cause order to a company that has failed to comply with a court order to produce documents. The order requires the company to appear in court and explain why they should not be held in contempt of court for failing to comply with the previous order.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a show cause order is used to hold individuals or organizations accountable for their actions or lack of action in a legal matter. The order requires them to provide a valid reason for their behavior or face legal consequences such as fines or imprisonment.

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TenFiftyILuvUGang

14:38

i wanna get linkedin premium so i know who stalking me

WickedClam

14:41

anyone got any good safety schools for me. Applying next cycle. 164 LSAT and 3.7 gpa (form my school, not LSAC(

UnderRepresentedTryhard

14:46

@wickedclam Depends on what you want to concentrate on but rank 30-50 are safe for you

llama

14:47

@RegularReflectiveSkater: Went to Trump U, 4.5gpa high honors class of '23. ama

llama

14:48

@WickedClam: https://lsatdemon.com/scholarships

llama

14:48

@TenFiftyILuvUGang: YM was stalkin mine last week,

[] c0bra1

15:01

@TenFiftyILuvUGang: i have premium for the exact reason

Mostlylegal

15:02

i got that month trial of premium and found out this ex situationship was stalking me

Mostlylegal

15:02

i do miss those notifications, it felt good to be wanted

Besmirchin

15:02

@Mostlylegal: why did u go private I wanted to continue tracking your cycle

Besmirchin

15:02

hope that makes u feel wanted :)

Mostlylegal

15:03

whenever the weirdos pop in i get a little spooked so i go priv, nothing big changed except preferred waitlisted at gulc

Besmirchin

15:04

gotcha and ok nice. do u have a plan b if no acceptances

[] c0bra1

15:04

fo pm?

Mostlylegal

15:04

yeah i have a very cushy job rn and im due for a promotion, def R+R so even if i get in an dont get good money ill be chilling

Mostlylegal

15:05

and I am on the young side a little, even tho i have work experience (Im goated with the sauce)

Besmirchin

15:05

very noice

Besmirchin

15:05

big chilling

Mostlylegal

15:06

wbu?

Besmirchin

15:07

oof

Besmirchin

15:08

I am a rare case. I briefly attended a t14 and withdrew bc of mental health issues and am now scraping my way hopefully back in

UnderRepresentedTryhard

15:13

Lmfao gotta have the most annoying life if an ex is stalking you on gddm lsd dot law

llama

15:23

Guys I opened a retirement acc yesterday and put $20k in there and now I have $10k, is that normal?

eggan

15:26

@WickedClam: not a safety but definitely apply to cardozo. last cycle i had similar stats to u and got in with a $150k scholly

eggan

15:27

also northeastern

DefinitelyRobbingBanks

15:28

@Mostlylegal: Are you leaving the cushy job for school, or will you try to work a bit?

badhorrormovie

15:30

@WickedClam: you can get some good money at a more rural(ish) school

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

15:30

Not trying to be negative, but 164 and 3.7 might not make schools ranked 30-50 "safeties" - use data on here 7sage, and elsewhere, but take with a grain of salt

MrThickRopes

15:31

Half a hour fo pm

ParallelAgreeableOrangutan

15:31

Definitely doable, but some might be closer to target/reach, especially if next cycle is similar to this one

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