Several Catholic dioceses in California have announced plans to offer compensation to survivors of sexual abuse through a compensation program similar to the programs operating…
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Feds Begin Investigation of Doctor George Tyndall and the University of Southern California
Since the Los Angeles Times reported in May that the University of Southern California had let George Tyndall – a former gynecologist at the school’s…
Recent California Appellate Decisions Allow Access to Courts for Injuries on Unimproved Recreational Property
California Civil Code Section 846 provides broad immunity for landowners where a person is engaged in recreational activity such as camping, hiking, sightseeing, picnicking, etc.…
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Abuse of Patients by USC Gynecologist Goes Back Almost 30 Years
In the latest lawsuit filed against the University of Southern California and George Tyndall – the university’s on-campus gynecologist – the victim has claimed that…
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New Jersey Catholic Dioceses Extend Time Limit for Compensation Program
The Catholic dioceses in New Jersey have extended the time period in which survivors of Catholic priest sexual abuse may file claims. The Independent Compensation…
California Attorney General Subpoenas Records From Half of California Dioceses
Attorney General Xavier Becerra has subpoenaed the records of priests in six of the 12 dioceses in California including the Archdioceses of Los Angeles and…
Eight States Have “Look Back” Windows Allowing Survivors of Priest Sex Abuse to Seek Justice
Five years ago, such a thing would have been unimaginable. I have been an abuse survivor advocate and attorney for the past twenty years and…
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FMCSA to Delay Trucking Rule Updating Entry-Level Driver Training Requirements by as Much as Two Years
Until recently, the compliance date for the upcoming “Minimum Training Requirements for Entry-level Commercial Motor Vehicle Operators” was set for Feb. 7, 2020. The Entry-Level…
Why Survivors of Clergy Sex Abuse Shouldn’t Rely on the Catholic Church
When faced with thousands of allegations of sexual abuse by clergy members, the Catholic Church responded by implementing mandatory review boards. While many of those…
3 FAQs About Truck Accidents Caused by Wide Turns
In the absence of heavy congestion and poor weather, operating a tractor-trailer on the open highway is a routine task for experienced truckers. Because there…