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Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement Claims Portal Opens

It is no longer a secret that thousands of boys have suffered sexual abuse during their time spent within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), an organization congressionally chartered in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 Aug 2023

Boy Scouts of America branch in Redlands, California.

How To Stay Safe At Your Favorite Theme Park This Summer

Theme parks are a great way to blow off steam with friends and family during the summertime. With around 400 million people visiting them each year, theme parks are popular

By J.R. Carroll

/ 14 Jun 2023

People riding a roller coaster silhouetted against a sunset sky.

Illinois Catholic Church Sex Abuse Investigative Report Released

A recent report released by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office found that child sex abuse claims against Catholic clergy members amounted to more than 1,900 survivors in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 8 Jun 2023

Exterior view of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Peoria, Illinois.

A Supreme Court Decision Involving Terrorism Brings No Changes To Internet Regulations

It’s been a hot minute since President Bill Clinton signed Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) into law in 1996. However, that 27-year-old legislation appears to have

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 6 Jun 2023

Facade of the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C.

Juul Agrees To Pay $462 Million For Marketing E-cigarettes To Youth

In April, Juul Labs Inc. settled another case that was brought against them by state prosecutors. The company has agreed to pay $462 million to six U.S. states, including

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 3 May 2023

Pedestrians in New York’s Tribeca neighborhood walking past a store displaying Juul vaping products.

Report Uncovers Extensive Sex Abuse Within Archdiocese of Baltimore

The damning results of a four-year investigation into decades of sexual abuse by the Archdiocese of Baltimore priests have finally been released to the public. The report, nearly 500 pages

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 20 Apr 2023

View of a Catholic cathedral with sunlight streaming through trees above.

Changing Times: Women's Tennis Association’s Attempt to Further Protect Its Players from Sexual Abuse

In a news conference in Tempe, Arizona, in March of 2022, a 19-year-old female tennis player announced she was taking legal action against the United States Tennis Association over a

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 17 Apr 2023

Close-up view of a tennis ball on the court.

Civil Lawsuits Filed Over Cheerleading Gym Sex Abuse

Over the past four months, 12 civil lawsuits have been filed across six states on behalf of 21 ex-students, who allege they were victims of a pervasive culture of drugs,

By Libby Baldwin

/ 22 Feb 2023

High school cheerleaders pointing as part of a routine.

DOJ Stance on Handling Inmate Sexual Abuse

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is cracking down on federal prison guards who sexually abuse inmates, saying Bureau of Prisons (BOP) employees haven’t been punished harshly enough.

By Libby Baldwin

/ 27 Dec 2022

Front view of the U.S. Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C.

Is There a Link Between Greek Life and Sexual Assault on College Campuses?

As students head off to college, many envision the incredible journey toward adulthood and independence. Before taking this new step toward freedom, students are reminded by parents and loved ones

By Katy Boose

/ 12 Dec 2022

Fraternity house with large porch at Cornell University.

Supreme Court To Review Law Shielding Social Media Platforms

Google and social media networks will soon find themselves in front of the Supreme Court. Early in October, the Supreme Court announced that it would hear cases that test Section

By Katy Boose

/ 3 Nov 2022

Person using the Twitter app on an Android smartphone.

Bill Eliminates Federal Civil Statute of Limitations for Child Sex Abuse Victims

The trauma of being sexually abused as a child can last a lifetime. It may take years for survivors to work through it all and be able to speak about

By Katy Boose

/ 14 Oct 2022

U.S. President Joe Biden signing a document.