New York Gives Hope to Child Victims of Abuse and Pornography
The New York Child Victims Act took effect on August 14, 2019. The extended time limits and one-year grace period built into the law give the young victims of abuse, incest, and pornography time to heal without missing their chance in civil court. As sex abuse and sexual harassment attorneys, we can help make sure […]
Alleged “Fraternity Culture” at One Top Law Firm Blamed for Equal Pay Act Violations
Do you have to be “one of the boys” to get the best projects, and the best pay, at your work? A lawsuit against one of the top law firms in the country says the firm’s “fraternity culture” led to gender discrimination and Equal Pay Act violations. And the plaintiffs are asking for a big […]
Sexual Harassment on Campus: What are Students’ Rights?
If you are the target of sexual harassment on campus it can feel like you are being forced to choose between your emotional and physical health and your future. But if you are attending one of the more than 7,000 colleges and universities that receive federal funding, Title IX gives you the right to be […]
Washington Splits Over Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Discrimination
Is sexual orientation and gender identity discrimination illegal? Should it be? The recent passage of the Equality Act by the United States House of Representatives comes even as the nation’s highest court is considering what protections are available to LGBTQ employees under the federal Civil Rights Act. But the Republican-led Senate and the Trump Administration […]
New York Law Gives Epstein’s Sexual Assault Victims Their Day in Court
How long should children have to report sexual assault once they reach adulthood? Three years? How about 10? The New York State Child Victims Act, passed this year, extends the time for state prosecutions and civil lawsuits in these kinds of cases, giving Epstein’s sexual assault victims and others a chance to come forward on […]
