Soren E. Gisleson is a partner at Herman, Katz, Gisleon & Cain (HKGC). He represents individuals and communities in personal injury, mass tort, insurance disputes, and clergy sex abuse cases.
Sex trafficking is defined as forcing, coercing, or manipulating someone into providing sex for payment. Anyone can be a victim, but traffickers generally look for those in the most vulnerable situations.
Human trafficking is a crisis that occurs around the world. In the U.S., it’s estimated that there are as many as one million victims currently being trafficked.
Recent legislative efforts have made progress on improving the rights of church sex abuse survivors, but a major loophole in the laws surrounding this terrible crime is keeping perpetrators safe.
A report by the Nonprofit organization CHILD USA examines the effects of delayed disclosure, the hurdles survivors face when they share their experiences, along with statistics about how long it takes to come forward.
The Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal is allowing a sex abuse lawsuit against the Diocese of Lafayette to move forward. The decision signals a victory for survivors seeking justice decades after they suffered sexual abuse.
A new report has revealed concerning details about clergy sex abuse in Maryland and the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s failure to protect children from predator priests.
Clergy abuse lawsuits require specific skills and experience to win your case, but not all personal injury lawyers specialize in this area of law. Knowing what to look for in an attorney can help ensure you get the best results.
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law a bill that will give victims of childhood sexual abuse by clergy members and others much more power to seek justice.
The Roman Catholic Church has faced sexual abuse scandals for decades, and not just in the U.S. The damage to the religious institution as a whole, including significant reputation issues, loss of support among members, and financial woes, is a tough position for any organization.
