As Title IX turns 50, sexual assault survivors say law is crucial but offers little help for victims (Houston Chronicle)
Dr. Ann Olivarius tells the Houston Chronicle how Title IX has empowered a generation.
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SCOTUS Erodes Progress as Title IX Turns 50 (Bloomberg Law)
Kelsey Murrell’s op-ed in Bloomberg Law discusses how the US Supreme Court is gutting Title IX on its 50th anniversary.
Title IX at 50: How 37 words changed the world for women (The Christian Science Monitor)
On the 50th anniversary of Title IX, Dr. Ann Olivarius speaks about her participation in the pivotal moment in the Title IX history.
Taking Down the ‘No Girls Allowed’ Signs in Big Law (Bloomberg Law)
Dr. Ann Olivarius lays out the concrete steps law firms – and the mostly men in power – should take to remove the antiquated “No Girls Allowed” sign.
NYU Backs Down on Hiring a Star Researcher and Accused Harasser (The Chronicle of Higher Ed)
Dr. Ann Olivarius gives The Chronicle of Higher Education her thoughts on NYU’s decision to cancel negotiations with an accused harasser.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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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.