The Fairness Doctrine required broadcasters to present all sides of an argument fairly, but was stopped in 1985. Congress tried to codify it into law, but it was vetoed by Reagan. The Doctrine of Equity is still suspended, but some want a new Doctrine of Fairness to address the conservative lean of talk radio. Efforts […]
The Nixon Doctrine was a new US foreign policy strategy established in 1969, allowing the US to exit the Vietnam War. The strategy proposed that afflicted countries should provide most of the manpower for their defense, with the US providing aid and assistance. The doctrine also included diplomatic efforts with communist countries and the training […]
The Monroe Doctrine, established by US President James Monroe in 1823, stated that no country outside the Western Hemisphere could manipulate the affairs of nations within the region. It impacted all future activities of the global community regarding the New World. The doctrine was important to the US as it grew into a superpower, and […]
The Truman Doctrine was a speech given by President Harry S. Truman in 1947 outlining the US position on relations with the Soviet Union and power struggles in Europe and Asia. It established a position of aid to other countries to oppose the spread of communism and Soviet power. The doctrine has influenced much of […]
The Reagan Doctrine aimed to eliminate communist governments in Africa, Asia, and Latin America backed by the Soviet Union. The focus shifted from containment to elimination and promoting capitalism and democracy. The Heritage Foundation chose nine countries to focus on, and the policy succeeded in preventing Soviet control. Critics argue that it was not a […]
The incorporation doctrine requires state governments to grant their citizens the same rights as the federal government under the Bill of Rights. It was created in 1890 and gradually incorporated parts of the Bill of Rights into the Fourteenth Amendment’s guarantee of due process. States must provide First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Eighth […]
The Bush Doctrine is a set of ideas relating to US foreign policy, including the right to declare preemptive war. It was formulated after 9/11 and codified in the United States National Security Strategy. It includes the idea of preemptive military action and is often at odds with the Reagan Doctrine. The Bush Doctrine is […]
The doctrine per se is a legal concept that deems certain practices illegal without needing to investigate intentions. It is commonly applied to antitrust violations, such as price fixing, and malpractice. The purpose of antitrust laws is to ensure fair competition in the marketplace. The doctrine per se is not only found in the US, […]
The castle doctrine in the US allows a person to use force, including deadly force, to defend themselves and their property if attacked in their home. Certain conditions must be met, and some states have a “Stand-Your-Ground” clause. Critics argue it is too general, while proponents argue it applies if the letter of the law […]
The plain sight doctrine allows police to seize and use as evidence illegal items that are in clear view. This is an exception to the Fourth Amendment’s protection against unlawful search and seizure, but police must have probable cause to believe the item is illegal or has been used in a crime. The plain sight […]
The Doctrine and Covenants is a significant part of the scriptural canon for Latter-day Saints, containing unique beliefs and providing a mechanism for two churches to practice their faith. It was first published in 1835 and has been accepted as scripture by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Community of Christ. […]
The attorney’s work product doctrine protects tangible and intangible material prepared by a lawyer in anticipation of litigation. It includes inter-office memorandums, notes, and voice-taped notes. The protection also extends to non-legal parties. The doctrine has limitations and may not apply if the other litigant cannot obtain the substantial equivalent of the protected material by […]
The merger doctrine seeks fairness and equality between two entities in various areas of law, including antitrust, civil procedure, copyright, criminal, trust, and real estate law. It facilitates mergers between companies, protects copyrighted expressions, and merges criminal charges. It also merges property and deeds in real estate law and legal titles in trust law. The […]
Estoppel is a legal principle that prevents a party from making a claim that contradicts a previous statement or action. It aims to prevent injustice caused by inconsistencies. There are different forms of estoppel, such as promissory estoppel, property estoppel, and estoppel by acquiescence. In each case, a party’s reliance on a promise or representation […]
