USTA Sexual Assault Lawsuit (Law.com)
Law.com article quoting Dr. Ann Olivarius on the recent lawsuit filed against the United States Tennis Association for failing to protect an up-and-coming athlete against alleged sexual assault by her coach.
Women’s rights
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Ann live on CNN: Prince Andrew settles, but is it the end?
Ann Olivarius interviewed live on CNN as Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre settle out of court. Ann gives her take on the case, answering questions on the degree of justice of the settlement and what it means for victims’ rights.
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Why Andrew had to settle with Virginia Giuffre: lawyers say he had little choice (Guardian)
“She had leverage, she used it and she triumphed. I say this is good news all round, and it’s good news for him because we know he couldn’t have handled this deposition, it was going to be a disaster,” Olivarius said.
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Can Microsoft acquisition cure Activision Blizzard’s toxic workplace? (MarketWatch)
MarketWatch features Dr. Ann Olivarius’ comments on the toxic workplace environment at Activision Blizzard and Microsoft’s acquisition.
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Embattled Activision CEO Kotick Inflames Company’s Legal Crisis (Bloomberg Law)
“This is really a very serious situation for Activision,” said Ann Olivarius, senior partner at McAllister Olivarius. “Civilly, it does implicate the board of directors in ways that are not positive, and exposes the whole company to additional criticisms, fines, and analysis.”
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Couzen’s sentencing and women’s despair over street safety (Insider)
Dr. Olivarius talks to Insider about why women’s trust in the police has eroded.
“We deserve to know what the Met will do to change. Sunshine is the only disinfectant” -
Activision Harassment Probe From SEC Ups Risk to Top Executives (Bloomberg Law)
The gaming industry has many allegations of harassment against it. Dr. Olivarius explains how the Activision lawsuit will be a wake up call to the companies who aren’t protecting their workers.
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How Civil Litigators Are Pushing Back Against Thriving Human Trafficking Epidemic (Law.com)
Dr. Olivarius featured in Law.com article about civil litigators fighting human trafficking and online abuse.
“I want to make a difference and also to advance equality in general and women in particular.” -
The casual and systematic dismissal of the traumatic experiences of girls and young women (Boss Betty)
“The inexcusable mishandling of the Larry Nassar case shows just how deeply young women are distrusted and ignored, to protect a powerful man and a money-making institution.” Dr. Ann Olivarius told Boss Betty.
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How the FBI and the System Failed Simone Biles and, Consequently, All Women and Girls (BELatina)
“The criminal justice system is singularly unsuited to helping women get justice after sexual violence” – Dr. Ann Olivarius speaks to BELatina about the disbelief and prejudice women and girls experience when reporting rape or assault.
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FBI faces reckoning after gymnasts’ heart-wrenching testimony on sexual abuse (ABC News)
Dr. Ann Olivarius interviewed live on ABC News on the FBI’s failures in the Larry Nassar investigation.
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Help Wanted: Finding and Supporting More Women Financial Advisors (Barron’s Advisor)
Dr. Ann Olivarius speaks to Barron’s Advisor about how we can support women financial advisors and why it’s so important.
