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If 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…
Read MoreJohn Taylor, Dave Ring and Robert Clayton of Taylor & Ring Named as Super Lawyers for 2020
Taylor & Ring is pleased to announce that all three partners from our firm have been selected to the 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. About Super Lawyers Super…
Read MoreTrial of Harvey Weinstein, Charged with Multiple Felony Sexual Offenses, Starts in New York
Harvey Weinstein, the former movie mogul, has been charged with multiple felonies on two different coasts. In New York, he has been charged with four counts of predatory sexual assault, one count of criminal sexual act in the first degree, one count of first-degree rape, and one count of third-degree rape. In California, he is…
Read MoreWhen the Police Are the Offenders
You’re speeding down the road after a night out with your friends. You’re in a good mood so the music and accelerator just got away from you. Then you see the blue lights in your rearview mirror. You’re being pulled over and you don’t have to guess why. Unfortunately, you got more than a speeding…
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