What HIPAA Actually Covers, Plainly
What does HIPAA actually cover? A plain English guide to who HIPAA applies to, what it protects, and the common myths about medical privacy.
Public Interest
Public Interest
Plain-language explainers on public-interest law: health privacy, public health powers, green card categories, Connecticut veterans services, and pro bono.
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Public Health Powers, Plainly: Where Quarantine Authority Actually Comes From
Where do public health powers come from? A plain English guide to state police power, quarantine authority, and the limited federal role in health orders.
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Green Card Categories, Explained Plainly
Green card categories explained plainly: family-based, employment-based, priority dates, and why wait times differ so much by category.
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Reflection: Alternative Spring Break with the Sugar Law Center
What a week of pro bono work with the Sugar Law Center in Detroit taught one law student about economic justice, community lawyering, and humility.
Law School Notes, Public Interest
Spring Break with a Detroit Civil Rights Nonprofit
Why one law student chose an alternative spring break in Detroit: volunteering with a civil rights legal center instead of a week at the beach.
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Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs: Serving Those Who Served
Commissioner Ron Welch on how the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs serves veterans: housing, benefits, advocacy, and respect for service.
Public Interest
Veterans Services in Connecticut: A Leadership Interview
A conversation with a Connecticut veterans affairs leader on how veterans’ sacrifice connects to local issues, community support, and public service.