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States and environmental groups are taking legal action against the EPA over a rule eliminating key greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles and engines.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Americans are skipping meals to pay for healthcare and medicine amidst the rising cost of food, housing and gas, and higher insurance premiums. Low-income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities are being hit hardest.
Recent convictions in Georgia and Michigan show a growing legal trend of prosecutors charging parents when children access unsecured firearms and carry out school shootings. These cases highlight how unsafe gun storage and ignored warning signs can lead to criminal liability.
The Trafficking Victims Protection Act gives survivors powerful legal tools — including the right to sue traffickers and the businesses that profit from trafficking, mandatory attorney fees, and immigration relief through the T-Visa. Here's what you need to know about your rights.
