Reining in field-trip immunity for schools

The recent decision in Jane Doe v. Mount Pleasant Elementary School District and the contours of liability for injuries sustained by a child on a field trip 

Holly Boyer
Haley Aanestad

From Issue: 2026 April

Insurance coverage issues in sexual-abuse cases

Making the case for separability to unlock insurance coverage

Michael Parks
Alan I. Schimmel
Arya Rhodes

From Issue: 2022 November

Sexual abuse in skilled-nursing facilities

The laws governing elder abuse and neglect cases provide sexual-abuse victims with many avenues for recovery

Louanne Masry

From Issue: 2020 April

The sound of silence

New limits on confidentiality may have chilling effect on settling sexual-harassment cases

Robert Reichman
Sean Macias

From Issue: 2019 August

Insurance coverage in a “me too” world

Finding coverage for sexual molestation or assault often depends on ambiguity in the insurance Policy

Kirk Pasich

From Issue: 2018 September

Using video to establish visual perspective for sexual-assault and harassment cases

To maximize damages, use demonstrative graphics to make your audience feel the emotional trauma of the players involved in your story

Vahe Garabedian

From Issue: 2020 April

Victims of sexual violence can use the law to take back their power

How plaintiffs can best use the law to bring suit while at the same time protecting their privacy during litigation

Sonya Ostovar
Afnan Shukry

From Issue: 2024 March

Sexual harassment, sexual assault, and claims not subject to mandatory arbitration

A review of Federal H.R. 4445 and California A.B. 51

From Issue: 2022 September

Preparing for plaintiff’s deposition in a sexual harassment/assault case

Once you finish the pre-deposition with your client, they should feel protected, empowered, and ready to fight for themselves

Maryann P. Gallagher

From Issue: 2020 April

“Consent” in civil cases involving sexual misconduct

The “consent” defense, both in childhood and adult cases, is weakened by both recent California law and court rulings

David M. Ring

From Issue: 2019 March

Sexual assault of hospital patients

When a patient is a victim of sexual assault, look to administrative negligence when seeking a remedy

Arthur S. Shorr

From Issue: 2018 June

The wheels on the bus go round and round

Sexual assaults on school buses: Identifying defendants and building your case

Geraldine Weiss

From Issue: 2023 April