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EPA Faces Lawsuits Over Rule Undoing Climate Regulations

States and environmental groups are taking legal action against the EPA over a rule eliminating key greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles and engines.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 Mar 2026

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Judge Blocks Kennedy’s Vaccine Schedule Overhaul: What Parents Need to Know

The judge presiding over the childhood vaccine rollback lawsuit against the HHS issued has temporarily blocked the notably shorter childhood vaccination schedule introduced in January.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 23 Mar 2026

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Filing a Sex Trafficking Lawsuit: A Survivor's Guide to Civil Claims

Trafficking survivors have the right to sue their traffickers and the businesses that profited from their exploitation. This guide walks through the civil lawsuit process under the TVPA — from evaluating your case to what compensation looks like.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 22 Mar 2026

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Criminal Record Vacatur for Trafficking Survivors

Trafficking survivors are often arrested for crimes committed under the control of their traffickers — prostitution, drug offenses, theft. Vacatur laws allow survivors to clear these records and rebuild their lives. A new federal law and expanding state protections are opening doors.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 21 Mar 2026

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Technology and Online Sex Trafficking: Platform Liability and Survivor Rights

Technology platforms — social media, messaging apps, classified ad sites — are primary tools for recruiting and exploiting trafficking survivors. Federal law now allows survivors to sue these platforms. Here's how the legal landscape is evolving.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Mar 2026

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Uber Sexual Assault Verdict Raises New Liability Questions

A jury found Uber liable for a driver’s sexual assault, awarding $8.5 million. The verdict could reshape how courts evaluate rideshare company responsibility and passenger safety.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Mar 2026

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Can I Sue If I Was Sexually Assaulted In Detroit?

If you or a loved one has been sexually assaulted in Detroit, an experienced sexual assault lawyer can help you sue the perpetrator as well as any other responsible parties for compensation for your pain and suffering and any damages resulting from your injuries.

By Michigan Auto Law

/ 19 Mar 2026

Can I Sue If I Was Sexually Assaulted In Detroit?

Hiring a Sexual Abuse Attorney: What Survivors Need to Know

Choosing the right attorney is one of the most important decisions a sexual abuse survivor will make. This guide covers what to look for, red flags to avoid, how contingency fees work, and what actually happens during the first phone call.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 19 Mar 2026

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Potomac Plane Crash Investigation and Legal Rights for Families

Curcio Law has been retained to represent family members of a victim in the plane crash over the Potomac River, American Airlines Flight 5342. If you are a family member

By Curcio Law

/ 18 Mar 2026

Filing a Sexual Abuse Lawsuit: A Step-by-Step Legal Guide

Filing a sexual abuse lawsuit is one of the most significant steps a survivor can take. This guide walks through the entire civil process — evaluating your case, finding an attorney, what to expect during litigation, and how anonymity protections work.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 18 Mar 2026

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How Safe Is Your Uber Driver?

Uber is preparing stricter background check policies after a New York Times investigation revealed gaps that may have allowed drivers with violent criminal histories on the platform. Texas cases highlight ongoing concerns about rideshare safety and accountability.

By Cochran Firm Texas

/ 17 Mar 2026

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Hotel Liability in Sex Trafficking Cases

Hotels are the most common venue for sex trafficking. When staff ignores the signs and the hotel profits from trafficking, federal law gives survivors the right to sue. Landmark verdicts are reshaping the hospitality industry.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 Mar 2026

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