Residents of New York City who are child sex abuse survivors may be able to recover damages for the abuse they suffered. The New York Child Victims Act allows survivors to file claims against their abusers. Specifically, it covers situations suffered while in foster...
Repeal of confidentiality of New York City police officers’ disciplinary records
What recourse do you have if a police officer harms you with excessive force, abuse of authority, false arrest or unjust imprisonment? How would you make a case for criminal charges against that officer or for compensation through a civil claim? Eyewitness testimonies...
Legislators extend the window for Child Victims Act lawsuits
Because the criminal justice system does not always protect the survivors of childhood sexual abuse, New York lawmakers passed the Child Victims Act (CVA) in 2019. This law made it easier for adults who experienced sexual abuse as children to file lawsuits against...
Know your rights when the scales are tipped
In recent years, accusations of police using excessive force have become the subject of widespread national discussion. In many of these cases, the targets themselves or their families and communities have spoken out and urged lawmakers to tighten the laws overseeing...
