If so, then the debtor must show by clear and convincing evidence that compliance was impossible.

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Knowledge must be proven by clear and convincing evidence that the patentee knew of the withheld material reference.

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Without serving notice, no suit could be filed. n No punitive damages, unless there were clear and convincing evidence that a defendant intentionally caused injury.

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They must provide clear and convincing evidence of specific impeachable conduct.

CNN: Transcript: Opening statement of Rep. Nadler

Third, I would briefly compare the facts against the constitutional requirements that an impeachment may proceed only for high crimes and misdemeanors and only on the basis of clear and convincing evidence.

CNN: House Judiciary Committee hearing,

After waiting for years to obtain a patent, and enduring a difficult path of expensive examination, the patent owner would have to endure still more attacks, without the shield of the clear and convincing evidence standard for protection.

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In many states, including California where Rivera resided, if there is clear and convincing evidence that the person intended the document to be a will when it was signed, then it will be accepted as a will even without the legal formalities.

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