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How to Hold an Apartment Complex Liable for Sexual Assault
California apartment complex owners are required to secure their properties from foreseeable criminal activity, including sexual assault. Depending on the circumstances, the apartment complex could be liable, whether the sexual assault occurs inside an apartment unit, a common area, or on building grounds....... Jan 8, 2024
Cal Swimming Coach Teri McKeever Suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport
Teri McKeever, former head women’s swim coach at the University of California, Berkeley, has been suspended by the U.S. Center for SafeSport. On December 28, 2023, she was officially placed on SafeSport’s Centralized Disciplinary Database. SafeSport initiated the investigation following publication of allegations...... Nov 30, 2023
Legal Rights of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Sexual Harassment Cases
Your sexual orientation and gender identity have no bearing on your work performance and should never be an issue in the workplace. Unfortunately, workplace discrimination is still a major issue in California and the United States. If you have experienced LGBTQIA+ sexual harassment,...... Nov 30, 2023
Dealing with Retaliation After Reporting Sexual Harassment
Despite employees’ rights to a discrimination-free workplace, fear of retaliation often prevents people from coming forward. Just as there are laws against discrimination in the workplace, including sexual harassment, there are also laws against retaliation so it is essential to understand your rights. ...... Oct 27, 2023
What Constitutes Negligence in Sexual Assault Cases?
While sexual assault is generally considered a crime perpetrated by the abuser, other entities may also be held liable in civil courts. Under California law, if another party has a legal “duty of care” to prevent the assault but fails to do so,...... Oct 5, 2023
Sexual Abuse by Doctor in California: What to Do?
Doctors are some of the most trusted members of society, and for many, that trust is rightfully earned and given. Nothing is more important than your health; when something goes wrong, you trust your doctor will do everything possible to help you get...... Oct 5, 2023
How to Report Sexual Assault in a Nursing Home in California?
When a loved one is in a nursing home or assisted living facility, you trust that they are being provided the best care possible, and for many that is the reality. Unfortunately, not everyone has this experience. Sexual assault is a known problem...... Oct 5, 2023
How People with Disabilities Are at Risk of Sexual Assault
The prevalence of sexual abuse toward individuals with disabilities is far greater than most people realize. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, people with disabilities are four times as likely to experience sexual assault than the general population. These vulnerable populations have...... Aug 30, 2023
What to Do If You Have Been Sexually Harassed at Work
Work may not always be fun, but it should always be a safe environment. This means that employees should not be subjected to sexual harassment in the workplace. The law demands it. There are several legal avenues to seeking relief after enduring sexual...... Aug 30, 2023
What Is Quid Pro Quo Sexual Harassment?
Of the two types of sexual harassment, quid pro quo is likely the type you are most familiar with, even if you do not realize it. What is quid pro quo sexual harassment? It is a type of illegal discrimination that occurs when......