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Michigan AG Announces Arrests in Priest Abuse Probe

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced the arrests of five priests in an ongoing probe of the Catholic Church’s sexual abuse of children in Michigan. Five former Catholic priests have been charged with criminal sexual conduct, Attorney General Dana Nessel said at a news…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 29 May 2019

Arizona Latest State to Open Statute of Limitations for Abuse Survivors

Arizona, long considered to have one of the most unfair statute of limitations in the country, has now come full circle. Governor Doug Ducey has signed legislation that places Arizona alongside New York and New Jersey as states that have made significant strides in…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 29 May 2019

Arizona Latest State to Open Statute of Limitations for Abuse Survivors

Purdue Pharma Hit with New Opioid Lawsuits Before Nation’s First Trial

On May 16, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, West Virginia and Wisconsin announced that they are pursuing legal action against Purdue Pharmaceuticals and Sackler family members that control the company for their role in fueling the nation’s opioid crisis. This comes just two days after Pennsylvania Attorney…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 26 May 2019

Purdue Pharma Hit with New Opioid Lawsuits Before Nation’s First Trial

Memorials, Picnics and Mom’s Driving

Matt Gurwell, founder of Keeping Us Safe explains “Going home for the holiday weekend has layers of significance for adult children, particularly those who live out of town. It remains a time of family, friends and togetherness, but it’s also an opportunity to observe your parents to determine if th

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 May 2019

Most Pregnancy-related Deaths Could Be Prevented with Better Medical Care

On May 7, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report analyzing the country’s alarmingly high maternal mortality rate, which makes the U.S. the most dangerous developed country in the world to give birth. The report investigates the deaths of mothers during pregnancy,…

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 21 May 2019

Most Pregnancy-related Deaths Could Be Prevented with Better Medical Care

Sharing the Road: Safety Precautions Motorcyclists and Drivers Need to Know

Recently, I blogged about the rising number of bicyclists that can be found on Nevada roads as summer approaches. In addition to bicyclists, it is also important to note that there will be an influx of motorcyclists as well. Motorcycle riders are particularly vulnerable on…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 May 2019

Sharing the Road: Safety Precautions Motorcyclists and Drivers Need to Know

MassDOT Focuses on Cyclist Safety During Bay State Bike Week

This year, Massachusetts is celebrating Bay State Bike Week (BSBW) from May 11 through May 19, 2019. BSBW comes with statewide events designed to encourage new bike riders to hit the roads and raise awareness about bicycle transportation. This includes emphasizing the importance of cyclists and…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 17 May 2019

MassDOT Focuses on Cyclist Safety During Bay State Bike Week

Thousands Claim Monsanto’s Roundup Weed Killer Gave Them Cancer

Today, there are over 10,000 pending lawsuits against Bayer-owned Monsanto that claim its glyphosate-based herbicide weed killer, Roundup, is causing plaintiffs cancer. Glyphosate-based herbicides are by far the most popular herbicide in the United States and are used worldwide. Because of its alleg

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 16 May 2019

Thousands Claim Monsanto’s Roundup Weed Killer Gave Them Cancer

Texas Barbecue-Catholic Diocese of Dallas Grilled by Law Enforcement

As law enforcement raided the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston last November, law enforcement has raided the headquarters of the Diocese of Dallas. Citing missing and incomplete records of priests who abused children, the law enforcement officials have conducted a raid on the Dallas chancery. In a…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 15 May 2019

Archdiocese of Los Angeles Announces Compensation Plan for Survivors of Sexual Abuse

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles, along with five other dioceses in California, have announced the formation of a compensation plan which will be similar to the ones operating in New York and Pennsylvania. It was also announced that Kenneth Feinberg and Camille Biros will be…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 15 May 2019

New Jersey Governor Signs Law for Justice for Sex Abuse Survivors

Under landmark legislation recently signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy, New Jersey victims of sexual abuse now have more time to file civil lawsuits against their alleged abusers. The current statute of limitations will be lifted on December 1, and comes after a years-long…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 15 May 2019

Pope Francis Issues New Rules on Reporting Child Sex Abuse

On May 9, Pope Francis issued new rules creating worldwide accountability for reporting allegations of abuse. This new set of Papal norms, Vos Estis Lux Mundi, will govern both reporting and investigation into accusations of clerical sexual abuse and its cover-up. This new set of…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 15 May 2019