Previvors are individuals with a genetic predisposition to certain types of cancer, often discovered through family history or genetic testing. They may choose preventative surgeries, such as mastectomies or oophorectomies, and seek support from groups like Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE). The medical community is increasingly focused on preventatives, including the HPV vaccine. […]
Precedent is a legal case that sets a standard for similar cases. There are two types: binding and persuasive. Binding precedents must be followed by other courts, while persuasive precedents serve as examples. Precedents are used by lawyers and law students, but there is criticism about their use in American law. A precedent, as far […]
Precedent is a legal term used to describe a court’s decision that other courts can use as a reference source. Precedent may or may not be binding, and lawyers must conduct proper research to uncover mandatory precedents. Compelling precedents include cases decided by superior courts in other jurisdictions and lower courts in the same jurisdiction, […]
Binding precedent is existing law that must be followed in common law jurisdictions. Judges issue rulings that become law, and the body of legislation made by judges is called precedent. Only a few precedents are binding, depending on who made the rule. Higher court rulings are binding on lower courts. State and federal courts have […]
