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California Law on Peer-on-Peer Sexual Abuse
The common perception about sexual crimes and those who commit them are that they are committed by adult men mostly against women and sometimes against children. However, the perpetrators of sexual abuse are sometimes children committing offenses against other children. Almost 1 in 3 perpetrators of child sex abuse are below the age of 18.…
Read MoreAttorney Neil Gehlawat Speaks with USA TODAY about “Spit Hoods” and Police Misconduct
Combat veteran Gregory Lloyd Edwards died in 2018 after an altercation with corrections officers at the Brevard County Jail, Florida. At the time, the county medical examiner concluded Edwards’ cause of death was something called “excited delirium and complications,” due to a “hyperactive and violent state with subsequent restraint.” His death was ruled an accident.…
Read MoreVatican 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…
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