Use the referencing in the attachment. You are responding to

Liz is observed speeding by Off. Radar. While obtaining Liz’s driver’s license and registration, Off. Radar notices that Liz has a pile of Apple iphone boxes in her front passenger seat and on the floor of the front passenger side. When asked why she had so many phones, Liz mumbled something unintelligible. When asked if she had a receipt for the phones, she said no. Believing Liz was in possession of stolen phones, Off. Radar ordered Liz out of the car, handcuffed her and had her sit on a curb while he searched the interior of Liz’s car. Liz was later arrested for possession of stolen property and challenged the search of the car.

1. Will Liz be successful in her challenge to the search of her car? If so, why? If not, why not?

2. If Off. Radar’s search included a search of the trunk, would it be justified under U.S. v. Ross? (discussed on pages 164 and 167 of textbook) If so, why? If not, why not?

Please use the PDF textbook or PowerPoint as references/sources

Using chapters 7 & 8 in Paralegal Today: The Legal Team at Work by Roger LeRoy Miller and Mary Meinzinger, Read the following article on the repercussions to one lawyer who relied on AI to their detriment. Link:

Discuss what harm this attorney did to their client, what they should have done differently and whether you think the sanctions given were appropriate or do you believe the judge went overboard and why. Feel free to respond to other students thoughts whether that be in agreement or in disagreement. Remember to keep it respectful and fully back up your opinion with information learned from this and previous chapters.

our personal statement should include:

What led you to the decision to apply to CUNY Law, a public interest law school;

Your reasons for wanting to be a lawyer;

Examples of traits you possess that you believe would benefit you in law school and as a lawyer

Reflect on a time when you took a stand for social justice or equity. What motivated you? What impact did you make?

Describe an experience that broadened your global perspective? How has this influenced your views?

Describe a time you interacted with someone with whom you disagreed or who had a different perspective from your own. How did you resolve the situation or learn to coexist?

Answer the following bolded statements/questions based on the Pinto Fires Case PDF in essay format.

• Think about the decision making of the Recall Coordinator for Ford Motor Co. Field reports have been coming in about rear-end collisions, fires, and fatalities in Pintos. Assume that you are the Recall Coordinator and thay you must decide whether to recommend recall of the car.
• What factors should you consider in making an effective decision?
• What assumptions do you make about corporate social responsibility and/or ethical decision making that might help you make a good decision (Components of Duty and Outcome Based Ethics which include focus on obligations, Categorical Imperative, Utilitarianism)?
• If you had been Ford’s Recal Coordinator, would you recall the cars?
• How does Dennis Gioia view his decision now? (Refer to this hyperlink: https://www.corporatecrimereporter.com/news/200/penn-states-denny-gioia-and-the-homicide-prosecution-of-ford-motor-company/)
• What lessons did you learn from Dennis Gioia and Bob Ebeling’s experiences? How can you avoid a disastrous decision in your work life (Refer to IDDR Method “I desire to Do Right” and the steps involved)? What positive ethical values will help you to make a good decision? (Addtional information found on Bob Ebeling: https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/02/25/466555217/your-letters-helped-challenger-shuttle-engineer-shed-30-years-of-guilt)
• Name at least one prominent automobile defect case that has come to light in the past 5 years (https://www.kellerrohrback.com/currentcases/hyundai-kia-engine-fires#:~:text=The%20settlement%20provides%20several%20categories,transportation%2C%20towing%2C%20and%20travel%20expenses). The attached Hyundia-Kia PDF relates to the automobile defect case details to be used which can also be assessed from the hyperlink provided. Have automakers learned from the Pinto Case?

Disregard the Case Questions in the PDF Document for Pinto Fires. There should be a total of 4 references that all relate to the provided sources to be used in the essay. Other miscellaneous terms to be used: Moral Minimum, Profit Maximization Theory, Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit)

Objective:

This final project is designed to challenge you to apply employment law concepts in a practical, business-specific context. You will demonstrate your understanding by drafting original handbook provisions tailored to the unique needs and risks of your chosen company and industry. This assignment emphasizes original drafting and critical thinking, requiring you to create policies from scratch that reflect both legal requirements and the operational realities of your business. This handbook is being prepared to send to your Outside Counsel for review.

Assignment:

1. Cover Memorandum To Outside Counsel

Prepare a cover memo to accompany your handbook draft. Your memo must include:

Industry Analysis: Write a concise analysis (1-2 paragraphs) of the legal and operational challenges specific to your chosen business and industry. Identify any unique risks, regulatory concerns, or business practices that outside counsel should be aware of. Highlight any particular concerns you have for your company or the industry as a whole.

Implementation Plan: Outline a detailed plan for rolling out the handbook to employees. Specify how you will communicate the policies, obtain employee acknowledgments, and ensure ongoing compliance. Address how you will handle updates and retraining.

2. Employment Handbook Draft

You are to draft the first provisions of an Employment Handbook for a real or hypothetical company of your choice. As such, it should be in close to final format when you send it to outside counsel. Your handbook must:

Be Substantially Original: Draft all major provisions from scratch, using your own language and tailoring each policy to the specific needs, risks, and culture of your business. Avoid copying and pasting from templates or existing handbooks. If you consult outside sources for inspiration, you must clearly identify and cite them.

Address Required Topics: Your handbook should include:

Reiteration of at-will employment

Anti-discrimination and harassment (ADA, ADEA, Title VII) (*For this provision, you may use sample languages from sources or combine language to create your own. Please cite your sources).

Policies specifically relevant to your industry (For example, if your company operates in construction, detail your approach to safety and personal protective equipment; if in healthcare, address HIPAA and patient privacy;

Additional ideas: Licensure and Continuing Education Requirements; Drug and Alcohol Testing; Loss Prevention and Security; Customer Service Expectations; Intellectual Property and Inventions; Data Security; Tip Pooling and Wage Compliance; Food Safety and Sanitation; Guest Privacy and Security

Dress Code (tailored to your business)

Hiring and onboarding procedures

Performance Management and Improvement Plans PIPs)

Terminations and Severance

Additional Topics: Examples of additional topics/provisions you may include (no maximum amount but please use at least 5):

Social Media Policy

Workplace safety (with industry specific considerations)

Remote Work and Telecommuting Policy

Use of Company Equipment and Technology

Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Policy

Conflict of Interest

Accommodations for Disabilities

Workplace Violence Prevention

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) compliance (wage and hour)

Paycheck deductions and considerations, etc.

Payout of vacation at termination (along with state law compliance)

Note: FMLA provisions are relatively standard across handbooks. You do not need to include an FMLA provision for purposes of this assignment, but you may include other leave provisions that you want to address (jury duty, military, unpaid sick leave, etc.)

3. Include Annotations

This is an annotated draft assignment. Since it is sent to outside counsel for review, you must include comments, questions and notations to outside counsel to highlight what you believe is critical for review and questions you need answered. For example:

Ask outside counsel any questions you have about the provision;

You may wish to include on certain provisions, a comment of the reasoning for including specific provisions and why it is important to your industry; and

Identify any legal uncertainties or compliance concerns you have that you need your attorney to specifically review

You may include these annotations in any of the following ways:

Use comment bubbles in Word.

Use footnotes in the document.

Use red font within the text to make your annotations stand out.

Remember that these annotations are a critical part of your final grade (please refer to rubric).

4. Demonstrate Critical Thinking

For each policy, think about the specific needs and risks of your business.

Guidelines

Follow the general instructions above. Your final document should be carefully proofread and be free of grammatical errors or typos.

While this is the first draft of an initial Employment Handbook, it will be read by others within your Company and outside counsel. You want to ensure it has all of the content where it could be the final version once the attorney has approved the necessary sections and your comments/notes/annotations have been removed.

Follow These Document Formatting Requirements:

• Use 12-point font, single-spaced, with clear section breaks.
• One-inch margins on all sides.
• Page numbers in lower footer of the document (placement is up to you).
• Number all pages and all substantive sections.
• Table of contents not required, but helpful.
• Place your name and course at the top of the first page only.

Sources

• You may consult outside resources (e.g., SHRM, Workable, sample handbooks), but you must draft your own language for each provision, except as noted.
• Clearly identify any sources you consulted for each provision, even if you only used them for reference or inspiration. Provide links or brief citations in your annotations (hyperlinks to source are fine, does not need to be bluebook or APA format).
• Do not submit a handbook that is substantially copied from any single source. This will result in a significant grade deduction or failure of this assignment.
• You may not use a handbook that you have previously drafted or revised prior to taking this course (the idea is that you will use what you have learned in this class to create a new handbook)
• Please refer to the Syllabus for Statement of Use on Generative AI which is not authorized for this course or assignment.

In the case of Mobley v. Workday, Inc. (2024), Derek Mobley, a Black man over 40 with a disability, alleged that Workdays AI-powered applicant screening platform systematically excluded Black, older, and disabled applicants. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California allowed the claims to proceed, emphasizing the unintended but disproportionate impact of the algorithm on these protected groups.

The court noted that while Workday may not have intentionally discriminated, its use of biased training data likely caused adverse impacts. This case underscores how AI systems can perpetuate discrimination if not carefully designed and monitored. It also highlights the legal risks for companies using such tools, as employers could be held liable for discriminatory outcomes stemming from their reliance on AI technology.

AI has the potential to streamline hiring, but cases like Mobley v. Workday, Inc. reveal ethical challenges. Based on the articles located in the Resources section of this module or other research you conducted, address the following questions:

• What are some advantages and disadvantages of using AI to recruit and hire employees? Feel free to share any experiences you have had in this regard.
• What strategies could companies adopt to balance efficiency with specific ethical and legal concerns related to AI recruitment?

In your response posts to your peers, offer your own perspectives and experience.

To complete this assignment, review the .

Undergraduate Discussion Rubric

Overview

Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful connections between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to express your own thoughts, ask questions, and gain insight from your peers and instructor.

Directions

For each discussion, you must create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.

For your initial post, do the following:

• Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
• In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
• In Modules Two through Eight, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
• Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or popular sources.

For your response posts, do the following:

• Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.
• In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
• In Modules Two through Eight, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
• Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like I agree or You are wrong. Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.

Discussion Rubric

CriteriaExceeds ExpectationsMeets ExpectationsPartially Meets ExpectationsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsValueComprehensionDevelops an initial post with an organized, clear point of view or idea using rich and significant detail (100%)Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea using adequate organization and detail (85%)Develops an initial post with a point of view or idea but with some gaps in organization and detail (55%)Does not develop an initial post with an organized point of view or idea (0%)40TimelinessN/ASubmits initial post on time (100%)Submits initial post one day late (55%)Submits initial post two or more days late (0%)10EngagementProvides relevant and meaningful response posts with clarifying explanation and detail (100%)Provides relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (85%)Provides somewhat relevant response posts with some explanation and detail (55%)Provides response posts that are generic with little explanation or detail (0%)30Clear CommunicationExceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding (100%)Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience (85%)Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding (55%)Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication (0%)20Total:100%

The following case study is a composite drawn from actual legal issues encountered in various coastal mixed-use developments in Spain over the past decade. Imagine the company you work for is very active on the hospitality and retail sector in other countries and is considering to acquire a stake of the developer and be one of the shareholders. Prepare a brief and simple report (maximum 1,500 words) covering: – List of 3 different key legal risks including risk assessment – Identify the top priority risk – Recommend an action plan if possible – Takeaways from the 1st session focused on legal risks for future real estate developments PROJECT OVERVIEW Location: Conil de la Frontera, Cdiz, Province, Andalusia, Spain Developer: Development MRED Partners S.L. (Spanish company, 60% owned by a UK investment fund, 40% by a local Spanish family business) Project Description: A large-scale mixed-use development comprising: 180 luxury residential apartments (ranging from 85m2 to 250m2) 45 private villas with sea views A 150-room five-star hotel operated under an international franchise agreement 8,500m2 of commercial retail space (restaurants, shops, spa facilities) Underground parking for 420 vehicles Beach club with direct beach access Total Investment: 185 million Current Status: Under development (construction 40% complete) Timeline: Planning permission granted: March 2024 Construction commenced: September 2024 Expected completion: Q4 2026 Initial sales launched: January 2025 BACKGROUND FACTS Site History and Acquisition The 45,000m2 site was acquired in December 2023 for 32 million from three separate sellers: Plot A (25,000m2): Former agricultural land owned by a local family Plot B (15,000m2): Abandoned hotel site (closed in 2019) purchased from a distressed developer Plot C (5,000m2): Coastal strip purchased from the municipality The site is located partially within 100 metres of the coastline and borders a protected natural area (Parque Natural) to the west. Financing Structure 95 million senior debt from a Spanish bank (Banco Espaol de Crdito) 45 million mezzanine financing from a German alternative lender 45 million equity from the developers Pre-sales target: 60% of residential units before construction completion Pre-sales Status As of January 2026: 95 apartments sold (53% of apartments) 28 villas sold (62% of villas) Buyers: 45% Spanish residents, 45% other EU nationals, 10% non-EU nationals Total pre-sales: 78 million Deposits held: 15.6 million (20% deposits in escrow accounts) Current Construction Status Main structure: 75% complete Hotel block: 65% complete Infrastructure (roads, utilities): 85% complete Commercial area: 45% complete