Posted on May 11, 2020     |     Child Sexual Abuse

Child sexual abuse is a terrible crime that occurs more often than most people realize. It is an extremely traumatic experience that can have lifelong mental health consequences. One of the telltale signs of child sexual abuse is age-inappropriate sexual actions or behaviors. A child may exhibit knowledge of sexual subjects beyond what is appropriate… read more

Posted on May 4, 2020     |     Child Abuse

Child Protective Services, or CPS, is a government entity in charge of helping children living in at-risk situations. Child Protective Services assists minors who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing neglect or abuse. Every state has a CPS unit as part of its social services department, although its name may vary. If a… read more

Posted on April 27, 2020     |     Sexual Harassment

EEOC stands for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. It is the federal agency in charge of protecting employees in the US from harassment and discrimination based on a protected class such as race, religion, age, disability or gender. It interprets and enforces related federal laws such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for the… read more

Posted on April 21, 2020     |     Firm News

Scott Shaw, who has served as San Jose State’s director of sports medicine since 2008, allegedly touched female athletes beneath their undergarments, massaging their breasts and pelvic areas when they sought treatment for other parts of their bodies. The university’s first investigated Shaw  in late 2009 based on complaints by  17 members of San Jose… read more

Posted on April 20, 2020     |     Sexual Harassment

Every year, thousands of employees experience sexual harassment at work. Fears such as retaliation, job termination, physical assaults or simply of not being believed prevent many of these employees from coming forward. It is extremely important to report sexual harassment right away as a victim in California for your safety and that of others. Immediate… read more

Posted on April 13, 2020     |     Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is a pervasive problem in California. Despite having laws in place to protect workers, hundreds of victims experience sexual harassment at work on a daily basis. Many of these employees believe what they hear from their employers or others: that they cannot do anything about a hostile work environment and must tolerate it… read more

Posted on April 13, 2020     |     Firm News

A shocking report by Scott Reid in the Orange County Register has revealed that nationally renowned equestrian instructor Steve Milne, a fixture at Southern California horse facilities and events for decades, is being formally investigated by the U.S. Center for SafeSport for allegations of  misconduct. He was fired in late February by  the Shea Center,… read more

Posted on April 6, 2020     |     Sexual Harassment

The definition of sexual harassment is broad. Workplace sexual harassment can take many forms, from unwanted sexual touching to name-calling. Sexual harassment can involve threats, intimidation or blackmail. Sexual harassment can also refer to promises in exchange for sexual acts, such as a job promotion. If you believe you have experienced this type of sexual… read more

Posted on April 6, 2020     |     Firm News

A blockbuster report by David Chen in the New York Times  revealed the US Tennis Association failed to report or remove a coach who had been twice  arrested and accused of  sexually abusing students at a high school where he coached. That coach, Normandie Burgos, was arrested for in 2010 and tried for molesting students… read more

Posted on March 23, 2020     |     Firm News

In an effort to continue assisting clients through the recent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, we will be changing how we communicate with current & prospective clients in need. We Can Evaluate Your Case Remotely Despite recent “shelter in place” mandates set forth in response to COVID-19, we want to assure any current and prospective clients… read more