Legal

New York Child Victims Act Opens Window for Church Sex Abuse Survivors

On Wednesday August 13, over 400 people who were sexually abused as children in New York sued the Roman Catholic Church. It was the…

Child Victims Act Goes into Effect Today in New York State

Today is a big day for victims of sexual assault and abuse in New York State. Anyone, regardless of their age or how long they have been barred by the state’s statute of limitations, can now file a civil lawsuit against their attacker.

One Year Reprieve Opens Window of Justice for Adult Survivors of Child Sex Abuse

A new law that goes into effect in New York tomorrow (August 14, 2019) will vastly expand the ability for survivors of child sex abuse…

David (Mittleman) v Goliath: Representing Victims of Sexual Assault Against Faceless Institutions

Michigan Association for Justice SEMINARWEB August 14, 2019, Noon EST I will be sharing my thoughts on representing survivors of sexual assault during a webinar…

Colorado Catholic Church Investigated For Child Sex Abuse by Priests

In February, the three Catholic dioceses of Colorado announced they would open their records and provide information about allegations of sexual abuse of children…

Elder Abuse Is on the Rise

When families make the decision to place their loved one in a nursing home, they are putting their complete faith and trust in the hands…

Big Moments in Bayer/Monsanto Roundup Litigation

There is talk of a multibillion-dollar settlement to end the 18,000 lawsuits surrounding the Roundup-cancer connection.

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Scandal Grows

The magnitude of the Boy Scouts of America’s decades-long sexual abuse scandal may be even worse than originally thought.

Damages in Monsanto Roundup Cancer Lawsuits

A cancer diagnosis is traumatic not only for the patient but also for his or her family, friends, and community. When a person’s life is…

Virginia’s Revised “Move Over Law” Aims to Protect First Responders