Carol Merchasin appears on IndoctriNation
Carol Merchasin joins Rachel Bernstein to discuss litigating spiritual abuse on the IndoctriNation podcast.
In the Media
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New York law means “rape and sexual assault may not be the free crimes they once were” – Dr. Olivarius quoted in The Wall Street Journal.
New York state opens a yearlong window that allows sexual abuse victims who were assaulted as adults to sue their offender in a civil court regardless of how long ago the conduct occurred.
Adult Survivors Act to bring new flood of sex claims to New York courts (New York Post)
New York’s new Adult Survivor Act enables sexual abuse victims who were assaulted as adults to bring civil claims against their abusers regardless of how long ago the assault happened.
Dr. Olivarius joins the Brave Movement to fight against child sexual abuse
Dr. Olivarius speaks about her work and support for the survivors of child sexual abuse.
International lawyer ‘flooded with calls’ alleging horrors committed at institutions run by Blackrock College patron the Spiritans (Irish Independent)
Dr. Olivarius talks about the new wave of abuse cases facing the Spiritans in Ireland, and her work to win justice for survivors.
Dr. Ann Olivarius featured in Ms. Magazine as part of its “War on Women Report”
Since the MeToo movement started 5 years ago, over 70 anti-harassment bills were passed across the US. Dr. Olivarius says this is a crucial development but more needs to be done to open up the civil court system for survivors.
To Fight Misconduct, U. of Michigan Proposes an ‘Independent’ Ethics Team. Will It Work? (The Chronicle of Higher Education)
Dr. Olivarius comments on the effectiveness of the University of Michigan’s plan for an independent ethics office. She says it is important that Title IX and similar offices are truly independent of university leadership and are given investigative powers.
Florida International U’s disgraced president is back (Inside Higher Ed)
Dr. Ann Olivarius comments on the return of Florida International University’s president after sexual harassment scandal.
Our new practice will fight sexual misconduct in spiritual communities
Our new practice will represent victims of sexual abuse in spiritual communities, with a survivor-centered, trauma-informed approach.
Dr. Ann Olivarius named Lawyer of the Year, McAllister Olivarius and Kelsey Murrell shortlisted – BB&O Achievement Awards.
Thank you to all who nominated us, and special thanks to the BB&O Law Society for hosting such a fantastic dinner and awards ceremony.
Head of UK Practice named in Newsweek’s Top 100 Romanians list
Newsweek has named Maria Cristina Mitu one of its “Top 100 Romanians Everywhere.”
Dr. Jef McAllister joined BBC Dateline London for its final episode
Managing Partner Jef McAllister joins Dateline London for its final episode to debate the latest political affairs in the UK, US, and China.