An independent report released this week by Guidepost Solutions, LLC found that the leadership of the Southern Baptist Convention prioritized avoiding civil liability over removing preachers credibly accused of sex abuse from churches in the denomination. For decades, leadership of the country’s largest protestant denomination…
Sexual abuse can cause unthinkable emotional and physical damage to those victimized by predators. When law enforcement agencies can stop a crime and don’t act in time, the harm is magnified. Thirteen women who have accused Larry Nassar of sexual abuse are suing the FBI…
On March 24, 2022, Louisiana State University suspended Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) fraternity following investigations into numerous hazing allegations. SAE was found to have violated the school’s coercive behavior, endangerment and hazing policies for activities during “Hell Week” from 2017 to 2020. The fraternity had…
Five automakers have recalled electric vehicle batteries in the last two years because of potential fire and stalling risks. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is now investigating whether some cars powered by these batteries are more likely to catch fire than non-electric vehicles.…
Louisiana may be notorious for its hurricanes, but they aren’t the only natural disasters that can cause unimaginable death and destruction. The state ranks third nationally for tornadoes per square mile, with the storms causing millions of dollars in property damage every year. In March,…
Every year, more than 91,000 children are injured in car accidents. Hundreds more will tragically lose their lives in vehicle crashes. One of the most effective ways to keep children out of harm’s way is by keeping them in proper car seats while on the…
Regardless of the type of job, offshore workers generally face greater risks of injury and even death than those in other industries. Unsafe working conditions, and defects in design or manufacturing can make a vessel dangerous, leading to accidents at sea. Knowing your legal options…
Sex Abuse Crisis Within the SBC and SBC Executive Committee Response According to the Washington Post, a 300-page report was released on Sunday, May 22, 2022. The report contains horrifying new details regarding specific abuse instances and sheds light on how denominational officials actively opposed abuse prevention…
Tony Cutler has been charged with two counts of Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree, a Felony in the state of Michigan Cutler is the current director of the Sault Ste. Marie Downtown Development Authority, former Republican candidate for the 105th District of the…
About a year ago, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) ordered that all federally filed paraquat lawsuits be consolidated in the Southern District of Illinois. Since then, the parties have been working toward selecting a small number of cases to be prepared for…
