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Vatican Issues New Guidance on Investigations of Sexual Abuse Allegations
A recently published Vatican manual on how to handle sexual abuse allegations within the Catholic Church instructs bishops to report all of these allegations to law enforcement, even when there is no legal obligation to do so. The manual directs ecclesiastical authorities to produce a report and provide it to relevant civil authorities if it…
Read MoreThe Ellen Show Plagued by Accusations of Sexual Harassment
Dozens of past employees of The Ellen Show have claimed that they were the victims of sexual harassment and other types of sexual misconduct by certain top-tier producers of the show. In the aftermath of these allegations, the show’s parent company – WarnerMedia – carried out an investigation. Subsequently, on August 17 three of the…
Read MoreNew Legislation Could Help Campus Sex Assault Survivors Nationwide
Governor of New Hampshire Chris Sununu recently signed the nation’s first student-written campus sexual assault legislation into law. Passing the NH House with bipartisan support, proponents of the bill are not only calling it a victory for New Hampshire, but a victory for college students all over the country. Survivor and advocate groups are hoping…
Read MoreDaisy Coleman, Sex Assault Survivor and Documentary Subject, Dies at 23
An advocate for sex abuse victims who became the subject of a celebrated Netflix documentary died by suicide on August 4, 2020. Daisy Coleman starred in the 2016 Netflix film “Audrie & Daisy,” which followed her and her family as they dealt with the aftermath of her assault, and the hostile reaction of her town…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our Team for Being Named to the 2021 Best Lawyers List
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have been named to the 2021 list of Best Lawyers in America®! For almost 40 years, Best Lawyers has honored the top attorneys in the country. Attorneys cannot nominate themselves, and all nominees are peer-reviewed by other honorees. This year, Best Lawyers: One…
Read MoreLawdragon “Lawyer Limelight” Spotlights Robert R. Clayton
The respected legal media company Lawdragon recently interviewed partner Robert R. Clayton for their “Lawyer Limelight” series. This popular Q&A series highlights some of the nation’s top legal practitioners. We invite you to read the interview here. Taylor & RingServing clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California area, we represent victims in…
Read MoreSexual Assault Survivors Call for Increase in Trauma Training
One of the most important steps a survivor of sexual assault or rape can take is undergoing the forensic exam, so that evidence of the attack can be preserved. That evidence becomes part of the “rape kit,” a collection of DNA samples and documentation that outlines what happened during the attack. Medical professionals handle the…
Read MoreNew Accusations of Sexual Harassment and Assault in the Gaming Industry
The industry known as “e-sports” has grown exponentially over the last decade. This form of sports entertainment involves professional gamers who play a wide variety of video games on various platforms, all under the structure of organized competition. These competitive events and tournaments are highly publicized and heavily attended. Millions around the world watch these…
Read MoreAdult Film Star Ron Jeremy Charged with Sexual Assault
Several prominent men in the Los Angeles, CA area have recently been charged with sexual assault crimes against women. Adult film actor Ron Jeremy (Ronald Jeremy Hyatt), 67, is one of these men. The charges filed against him include the rape of three women and the sexual assault of a fourth. The alleged victims range…
Read MoreSexual Harassment at Work – When To Talk to HR and When To Call a Lawyer
Everyone is entitled to a harassment-free workplace. When a co-worker, business associate, or superior treats you in a way that qualifies as sexual harassment, your first instinct may be to simply keep quiet. Often, employees don’t want to make waves and hope the perpetrator will just stop. However, if you are subjected to harassment on…
Read MoreChild Victims Act Ruling Bolsters Support for Sex Abuse Survivors
A recent ruling upholding the constitutionality of New York state’s “look-back law” for sexual abuse lawsuits gives victims of abuse and their attorneys improved ability to bring a lawsuit. Attorneys and plaintiffs across the country praised the decision, saying it sets a precedent for more victims to come forward and prosecute their abusers, even if…
Read MoreNew Title IX Rules Go Into Effect in August – What They Are and How They May Affect You
The passage of the Educational Amendments Act in 1972 also ushered in Title IX, which helped change the way sexual misconduct and harassment are handled in American higher education. Title IX prohibits sex and gender discrimination in educational programs that receive federal funding. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recently announced some new rules to this…
Read MoreChild Sex Abuse Reports Rise During Pandemic Lockdown
The shelter in place orders resulting from the coronavirus outbreak drastically changed the daily lives of millions of Americans. Our local and national leaders implemented social distancing and lockdown orders designed to slow the spread of the virus and keep citizens safe. However, these safety measures actually put some of our more vulnerable citizens at…
Read MoreJohn Taylor and Dave Ring Named Top Plaintiff Lawyers by Daily Journal
Taylor & Ring is proud to announce that partners John Taylor and Dave Ring have both been named to Daily Journal’s list of Top Plaintiffs’ Lawyers . We invite you to read their profiles here. Taylor & RingServing clients throughout the Greater Los Angeles and Southern California area, we represent victims in a variety of civil litigation cases. If…
Read MoreThe Effect of Coronavirus on Sex Trafficking Victims
The Coronavirus pandemic has hurt people around the world in more ways than one. From job loss to sickness to death, people across the country are dealing with adversity at every turn. There are groups of people who are having a particularly difficult time getting the help they need: sex trafficking victims, sexual abuse victims,…
Read MoreBay Area Tennis Coach Convicted of Sexual Abuse
Normandie Burgos, a well-known coach in the Bay Area, was convicted of 60 counts of child molestation in May 2019 and sentenced to 255 years in prison. Despite being arrested for the second time in 2014 for charges of abusing one of his players, Burgos was allowed to continue coaching until 2017. He was arrested…
Read MoreHow to Handle Sexual Harassment in Virtual Meetings
Virtual meetings have become the go-to method of communicating for workplaces and schools throughout California and all across the country ever since the Coronavirus pandemic took over the United States. With schools moving to remote learning and many workplaces moving their employees to remote settings, virtual meetings have been how people are still completing their…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do If I Have to Shelter in Place with a Sexual Abuser?
Millions of Americans have been told to shelter-in-place or stay-at-home since the pandemic reached the United States. Even though many Americans will be safe while staying home, millions are not safe in their own homes due to domestic violence. In fact, more than 10 million Americans experience some form of domestic violence every year. Removing…
Read MoreIf You Have Signed an NDA, Can You Report a Sexual Assault?
Deciding on a course of action in the wake of a traumatic event like sexual assault is typically uncharted territory for victims, and can leave them feeling overwhelmed. In cases where non-disclosure agreements are involved, the path forward can seem even more daunting, adding confusion and fear to an already crushing emotional struggle. For survivors…
Read MoreCan You Sue a Hotel If You Have Been a Victim of Sex Trafficking on Its Premises?
A decision in November of last year by the District Court of Massachusetts has helped clear up the issue of employer liability when illegal sex trafficking occurs on an employer’s property. The case – Ricchio v. Bijal – involves Lisa Ricchio, the victim, who was kidnapped by Clark McLean, the defendant. Ricchio was held against…
Read MoreIs the End of Forced Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims in Sight?
Have you experienced the situation in your workplace in which your boss or someone in authority over you, or even a coworker, persistently makes unwanted sexual advances? You may have told the perpetrator to stop numerous times, but he refuses. You may have even filed a complaint with your company’s human resources department according to…
Read MoreUSC Mishandled Reports of Sexual Abuse for Decades
The University of Southern California (USC) has agreed to make significant changes to the process it follows for reporting sexual misconduct allegations in light of the findings of a federal investigation. The school has agreed to these procedural changes after systematic failures were discovered in the school’s handling of abuse allegations against George Tyndall, former…
Read MoreSanta Monica City Council Settles Child Sex Abuse Claims for $97.5 Million
The Santa Monica City Council has agreed to settle with the victims of the late Eric Uller, a former volunteer with the city’s Police Activities League (PAL) and a Principal Technology Analyst with the Santa Monica’s Information Systems Department. All told, Santa Monica has agreed to pay $97.5 million to Uller’s victims. Dave Ring, partner…
Read MoreWarning Signs of Sex Trafficking
You may be witnessing a tragedy with horrific and lasting consequences for the victim. Traffic accidents of a different variety go unnoticed by so many who are looking right at them but don’t even realize it. Over the 10 year period between 2007 and 2017, the National Human Trafficking Hotline received nearly 35,000 reports of…
Read MoreWhy Harvey Weinstein Could Be Tried for the Same Crime in Two States
Harvey Weinstein has become a household name over the past couple of years, and not for anything positive. The #MeToo movement is the result of the legendary movie producer’s reprehensible behavior. It has also led to numerous allegations of sexual assault, rape, and sexual harassment on a bi-coastal level. It all began unraveling for Weinstein…
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