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Annika K. Martin to Discuss Prevention Policies at Berkeley Law’s October 2021 Sexual Harassment in Education Conference

Lieff Cabraser partner Annika K. Martin will be featured as a distinguished speaker at Berkeley Law’s October 2021 Sexual Harassment in Education Virtual Conference taking place on October 28 – October 29, 2021. On day two of the conference (10/29), Annika will speak in a plenary session entitled “Prevention Education Programs: Is Behavior Actually Changing,” where she will discuss

LieffCabraser2021-10-14T17:25:56+00:00October 14th, 2021|Firm News, Sexual Abuse|

Rampant Culture of Sexual Misconduct in USF Dons Men’s Soccer Program

Sports Illustrated recently published a powerful piece detailing two decades of abuse at the University of San Francisco Dons Men’s Soccer program, where it is alleged that administrators fostered a rampant culture of sexual misconduct on the team that spanned three coaches, four athletic directors, and two school presidents.

LieffCabraser2021-10-04T23:42:45+00:00October 4th, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

National Women’s Soccer League Cancels Weekend Games Amid Sexual Misconduct Scandal

As reported by The Wall Street Journal, The National Women’s Soccer League announced Thursday that it would be canceling this weekend’s games following allegations of sexual misconduct brought against North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley, who was fired this week.

LieffCabraser2021-10-02T01:18:34+00:00October 2nd, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

The Atlantic: #MeToo Has Changed the World—Except in Court

While the #MeToo movement has inspired broad cultural change across the globe, shifting the court of public opinion in favor of abuse victims, many believe its impact has yet to reach the actual U.S. courts, where judges continue to enforce a standard that makes proving workplace sexual harassment claims extremely difficult for plaintiffs.

LieffCabraser2021-08-14T01:19:18+00:00August 13th, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

Illinois Appellate Panel Upholds Decision to Deny Hyatt Hotel Corp’s Attempts to Dismiss International Sexual Assault Claims

As reported by Law360 (subscription), an Illinois state appellate panel has upheld an earlier decision by a trial judge to deny Hyatt Hotel Corp’s attempt to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Lieff Cabraser and co-counsel on behalf of woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted during her stay at Grand Hyatt Istanbul. The panel said

LieffCabraser2021-08-11T18:51:00+00:00August 11th, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

Counsel for Sexual Abuse Victims in UM/Anderson Class Action Lawsuit File Response to UM’s Attempt to Dismiss the Case

As reported by The Michigan Daily, plaintiffs’ counsel in the ongoing class action lawsuit against the University of Michigan for its handling of allegations of sexual abuse against late former doctor and athletics program physician Robert Anderson have filed a response to the University’s motion to have the lawsuit dismissed.

LieffCabraser2021-08-10T16:56:08+00:00August 10th, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

California’s Elite Thacher School Removes Former Head’s Name From Campus Following Revelation of Sexual Abuse

As reported by the Los Angeles Times, The Thacher School announced Thursday, that it would remove the name of its former headmaster, Michael Mulligan, from the campus dining hall and athletic field. Mulligan led the school from 1992 to 2018. The move is a part of a series of steps taken following the release of

LieffCabraser2021-07-30T20:26:45+00:00July 30th, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

UM Students and Victim Advocacy Experts Say Inadequate Sexual Abuse Policies Are Keeping Campus Unsafe

University of Michigan junior Josephine Graham, who signed on to support a class action complaint recently filed against the school for its handling of allegations of sexual abuse against late former doctor and athletics program physician, Robert Anderson, is urging a federal judge not to dismiss the case. The complaint is a companion to a

LieffCabraser2021-07-29T01:00:32+00:00July 29th, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

Texas Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Houston Teen Sex Trafficking Victims Suing Facebook for Negligence

As reported by the Houston Chronicle, the Texas Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Houston teenage sex trafficking victims, who in three civil lawsuits against Facebook alleged they met their abusive pimps through Facebook’s messaging features. The teens sued the social media giant for negligence and product liability, claiming it failed to warn about

LieffCabraser2021-06-28T20:18:24+00:00June 28th, 2021|Sexual Abuse|

Annika K. Martin to Discuss Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuits at Practising Law Institute

On June 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm EDT, Lieff Cabraser partner Annika K. Martin will speak as part of the Practising Law Institute virtual program, “Understanding Nuances of Civil Sexual Assault Lawsuits, Pursuing Criminal Charges and Lessons Learned.” Annika and the other program faculty will discuss lessons learned from their own civil sexual assault cases, and explore

LieffCabraser2021-06-15T20:55:24+00:00June 14th, 2021|Firm News, Sexual Abuse|

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