Around the country, state legislatures are voting to change sexual assault statute of limitations, which are the time limits someone has to report crimes to the police, or file a civil lawsuit. Survivors of child sexual assault are especially prejudiced by statute of limitation laws,…
Sexual assault is a profoundly personal experience that affects each survivor differently. Often, the last thing any survivor is thinking about is compensation – more important to him or her is justice, accountability, and transparency. But the civil justice system exists to try to make…
There has been a recent flurry of illnesses, and even deaths, related to vaping. There has been wide debate concerning the cause of the illness with many states, including Michigan, banning flavored liquids found in many vaping products. Many of these bans focus on vaping…
Following the massive statewide raid of Catholic dioceses the Michigan Attorney General’s office conducted late last year, and the round of arrest warrants which were issued thereafter, the first priest has been convicted. Patrick Casey was charged with third degree criminal sexual conduct, but pled
The Diocese of Lansing published a list of 17 clergy members who were found to have credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor made against them. As stated on the site, “Credible allegation” means it was determined one or more of the following exists:…
The Diocese of Lansing has recently revealed that 17 priests have been accused of sexually assaulting minors since its inception in 1937. In all, 155 survivors have come forward to report their sexual abuse at the hands of 69 clergy members. The abuse occurred across…
The REAL ID Act was passed by Congress in 2005 and set “standards for the issuance of sources of identification, such as driver’s licenses.” The Act set minimum security standards for licenses and prohibits Federal agencies from accepting driver’s licenses and identification cards for certain…
A personal protection order or PPO is an order that prohibits an individual from engaging in specific behavior. There are three different kinds of PPOs. There is a sex assault PPO that prohibits stalking and assaultive behaviors when there isn’t a domestic relation between…
Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses allegations regarding a Traverse City massage therapist who has been accused of sexually assaulting his clients. Jeffry Knapp, a Michigan massage therapist who has been affiliated with Grand Traverse Resort, Loving Hands Massage and Spa in Traverse City,
Vaping has come under intense scrutiny this summer as strange, sudden illnesses and deaths have been tied to the practice. To make matters worse, experts have not yet been able to identify any specific product that is causing the harm, although THC products containing vitamin…
Michigan Association for Justice SEMINARWEB August 14, 2019, Noon EST I will be sharing my thoughts on representing survivors of sexual assault during a webinar sponsored by the Michigan Association for Justice, August 14, 2019, at noon EST. My focus will be on recognizing claims,…
A lot of people, both young and old, have done it. Sexting: Sending a picture, via text message or other media, of themselves or of a body part unclothed or in a sex act. It’s often all good until the relationship spoils or it’s shared…
