When a Nonprofit Closes: Where the Money Goes, Plainly
What happens when a nonprofit dissolves? Plainly: the dissolution clause, paying debts, giving assets to other charities, and cy pres.
Nonprofit Law
Business Law
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.
Public Interest
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.
Law School Notes
Book Note: Give and Take by Adam Grant
Research shows givers outperform takers over time. What Adam Grant’s Give and Take reveals about generosity, success, and building a meaningful career.
Law School Notes
1L Criminal Law: Actus Reus, Mens Rea, and Punishment
A first-semester law student’s notes from criminal law class: early mornings, the Socratic method, and what the first month really teaches you.
Public Interest
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.
Business Law
Warren Buffett’s Corporate Tax Argument, Explained
Warren Buffett argues a more effective tax code could change the country’s trajectory. A look at the case to eliminate federal income taxes for most.
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.
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