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Daniel Polonsky

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COVID and the Law

December 17, 2020

Protecting Public Health Will Require a Culture Shift Alongside Legal Change

Flu deaths fell during the pandemic. If minimal burdens lead to less illness, we should implement virus-prevention practices long-term.

Protecting Public Health Will Require a Culture Shift Alongside Legal Change
COVID and the Law

December 7, 2020

Telework for Caregivers: A Gap in Employment and Disability Law

The workforce is filled with employees who are caregivers at home. These caregivers may need to work remotely but are not entitled to.

Telework for Caregivers: A Gap in Employment and Disability Law
Criminal Law

November 9, 2020

Police Should Not Be Enforcing Emergency Public Health Orders

State and local governments face twin crises: halting the spread of COVID-19 and grappling with the systemic racism of American policing.

Police Should Not Be Enforcing Emergency Public Health Orders