Claims Resolution Act of 2010
The Claims Resolution Act of 2010 (Act) was enacted to resolve the water rights claims of certain Indian tribes and African-American farmers. The Act...
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Insights on Complex Legal Challenges
Strategic perspectives on civil rights, employment discrimination, sexual harassment, police misconduct, retaliation, and institutional accountability.
Fair Sentencing Act of 2010
The Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 (Act) was enacted to reduce the disparity between the amount of crack cocaine and powder cocaine needed to...
Read More ›Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010
The Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal Act of 2010 (Repeal Act) was enacted to repeal the former Department of Defense Don’t Ask Don’t Tell...
Read More ›New York State Anti-Discrimination Legislative Initiatives
Over the past ten years, there were several legislative initiatives enacted in the State of New York prohibiting various forms of discrimination. These legislative...
Read More ›City of New York Anti-Discrimination Legislative Initiatives
In addition to the laws that are enacted and are applicable throughout the State of New York, the City of New York has been...
Read More ›City of New York Anti-Bullying Legislative Initiatives
The City of New York does not have separate anti bullying laws. The City follows the law enacted by the State of New York. ...
Read More ›New York State Anti-Bullying Legislative Initiatives
Bullying can occur in many forms such as: intimidating a person to force them to do things against their will or even mocking a...
Read More ›NYPD Football Cops Found Not Guilty
Two female NYPD officers’ disciplined for tossing football with a young boy while on their post were found ‘Not Guilty’ of misconduct by the...
Read More ›The Civil Rights Act of 1964
It was enacted to protect the constitutional rights of all Americans to fully participate in elections and vote, an area where Blacks rights were...
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