Study Notes: Kalief Browder – Three Years on Rikers Without Trial 1. 🧠 Overview Kalief Browder was a 16-year-old from the Bronx who was arrested in 2010 for allegedly stealing a backpack. Despite weak evidence and shifting witness accounts, he was held at Rikers Island for nearly three years without trial. His story became a…

1. 📜 Foundations of Employment Law Sources of Law: Constitution, statutory law (e.g., Civil Rights Act), administrative regulations (EEOC), and case law. Key Legal Branches: Legislative: Creates employment laws. Executive: Enforces laws via agencies like the EEOC. Judicial: Interprets laws through court decisions. 2. ⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Title VII of the Civil Rights…

📝 Introduction The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) provides data essential for understanding crime trends, criminal justice operations, and policy development. In criminology, theory maps help connect statistical findings to theoretical frameworks, allowing students and professionals to interpret data through lenses such as social structure, social process, and critical theories. 📌 Purpose of the Theory…

Topic: The Role of Mediation in Bankruptcy Quiz Format: Multiple Choice 1. What is the primary purpose of mediation in bankruptcy proceedings? A. To replace the bankruptcy judge B. To liquidate debtor assets C. To enforce creditor claims D. To facilitate negotiation and settlement among parties ✅ Correct Answer: D 📝 Explanation: Mediation helps parties…

LAW 661 – Advanced Bankruptcy Law Topic: Pre-Packaged Distress – Strategies & Ethics of Accelerated Corporate Restructuring Quiz Format: Multiple Choice 1. What is a key characteristic of a prepackaged bankruptcy? A. It is only available under Chapter 7 B. It is filed without any creditor involvement C. It involves post-filing negotiations with creditors D.…