Dr. Olivarius discusses the new wave of sexual abuse cases facing the Spiritan order on RTÉ Radio 1’s Drivetime
Dr. Ann Olivarius discusses the fresh wave of abuse allegations facing the Spiritans in Ireland, and the options available to survivors.
International Child Abuse
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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.
US: Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022
New legislation allows victims of child sex abuse to seek civil damages in federal court no matter how long ago the abuse took place.
New York Adult Survivors Act
Sexual abuse victims who were assaulted as adults will have a one-year window to sue their offender in a civil court.
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.
McAllister Olivarius Launches Sexual Misconduct in Spiritual Communities Practice Group, Adds Carol Merchasin as Of Counsel
The new practice represents victims of sexual abuse inflicted by members and leaders of religious, faith-based, and spiritual groups.
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.
McAllister Olivarius Names Maria Mitu Head of its UK Practice
International law firm McAllister Olivarius is pleased to announce the promotion of Maria Mitu to lead its UK Practice, covering employment, M&A, licensing, IP, joint venture and partnership agreements, business immigration services, commercial disputes and commercial property.
Twitter, porn and child abuse (The Critic Magazine)
Tom Farr’s article in The Critic Magazine flags the problem of child porn on Twitter, and the platform’s failure to act.
Porn on trial (The Critic Magazine)
McAllister Olivarius’ Tom Farr on the MindGeek, Visa and their ties to online porn.