Reflection: Alternative Spring Break with the Sugar Law Center
On the flight back to the Northeast from Detroit, I found myself returning to a line from Socratic irony: “The […]
1L Criminal Law: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and Punishment
When arriving at the Roger Williams University School of Law a little after six in the morning, I’m not the
Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs: Serving those who Served
Ron Welch, the unassuming and soft spoken Commissioner of the Department of Veterans of Affairs for Connecticut is doing all
LLC vs Corporation: Which Entity, Plainly
LLC vs corporation, explained in plain English: liability, taxes, ownership, and investors, plus the questions founders should ask before choosing.
Qualified Immunity, Explained Plainly
Qualified immunity explained in plain English: where the doctrine came from, how the clearly established test works, and what it does not protect.
Pro Se, Pro Bono, Pro Hac Vice: Three Latin Phrases, Plainly
Pro se, pro bono, and pro hac vice sound alike but mean very different things. A law student explains all three Latin phrases in plain English.
Who Oversees Nonprofits? State Attorneys General, Plainly
Who regulates nonprofits? The IRS gets the attention, but state attorneys general do the oversight. A plain English guide to how charity oversight works.
Cross-Border M&A: What Changes, Plainly
Cross-border M&A explained plainly: how foreign buyers or targets change due diligence, deal approvals, CFIUS review, and closing mechanics.
How to Read a Form 990, Plainly
How to read a Form 990, plainly: where to find a nonprofit’s real finances, executive pay, governance answers, and red flags donors miss.
What Is a Public Charity? Nonprofit Status, Plainly
What is a public charity? A plain English guide to 501(c)(3) status, public charities vs private foundations, and who keeps nonprofits accountable.
501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(4), Plainly
501(c)(3) vs 501(c)(4): what actually separates them? A plain English guide to deductibility, lobbying limits, and political activity for nonprofits.
Nonprofit Board Fiduciary Duties, Plainly
Nonprofit board fiduciary duties in plain English: what care, loyalty, and obedience actually require, and how well-meaning boards get in trouble.
Donor-Advised Fund vs Private Foundation, Plainly
Donor-advised fund vs private foundation, explained plainly: control, costs, taxes, payout rules, and which giving vehicle fits which donor.