The bright-line test and the law of unintended consequences
The current bright-line test at five years is arguably too long.
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It has long been recognised that an action may have results that were not anticipated or intended, either opposite or in addition to the desired result. The concept can be traced back to the 17th century, but the term ‘law of unanticipated consequences’ was coined by the sociologist Robert
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Jerry Bowman
Sun, 20 Dec 2020
Sun, 20 Dec 2020
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The bright-line test and the law of unintended consequences
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