E. Jean Carroll Verdict May Inspire Sexual-Assault Survivors to Pursue Lawsuits, Advocates Say (The Wall Street Journal)
Dr. Ann Olivarius comments on the recent Carroll/Trump verdict in The Wall Street Journal.
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Carol Merchasin speaks at Harvard Divinity School Conference
Carol Merchasin, head of McO’s Sexual Misconduct in Spiritual Communities practice, talks about how abuse survivors within cults often find it difficult to sue their abusers.
Dzogchen Buddhist Teacher and Center in Oregon Sued Over Rape Allegation (Buddhist Global)
Carol Merchasin, Head of McO’s Sexual Misconduct in Spiritual Communities practice, is quoted in Buddhist Global’s coverage of our ongoing representation of Rachel Montgomery.
Buddhist center in Eugene sued over rape accusation against master guru (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
Carol Merchasin, Head of McO’s Sexual Misconduct in Spiritual Communities practice, comments on the case.
“Guru Accused of ‘Mystical’ Baby Plot” – Carol Merchasin talks to The Daily Beast
Carol talks to The Daily Beast about recent allegations made against a Buddhist leader in the Pacific Northwest.
The cost of litigation – why institutions should take complaints seriously
Ever wonder how much litigation really costs? Let us break it down for you in numbers.
McAllister Olivarius Names Elizabeth Abdnour as Of Counsel
We are pleased to announce that Michigan-based attorney Elizabeth Abdnour has joined the firm as Of Counsel. Her practice will focus on cases covering civil rights, employment, education, disability, and sexual and domestic violence.
Carol Merchasin discusses sex trafficking laws in the Daily Caller
Will there be a new wave of prosecutions related to the Epstein case? McAllister Olivarius of counsel Carol Merchasin gives her thoughts on how federal sex trafficking laws might offer Epstein’s victims a path to justice.
McAllister Olivarius client Derek McCarthy talks to RTÉ Radio 1 about his experiences of sexual abuse at Rockwell College.
Our client Derek McCarthy, a survivor of abuse at Rockwell College, shares his traumatic past and how he is now confronting it.
Dr. Olivarius appears on ITV’s Lorraine to discuss the latest twist in the Prince Andrew saga.
Dr. Ann Olivarius and Lady Victoria Hervey join Lorraine Kelly to discuss Ghislaine Maxwell’s recent claims that a notorious photograph linking Prince Andrew to Virginia Giuffre was faked.
McAllister Olivarius client tells his story of sexual abuse in the Irish Independent
Our client shares his stigma caused by priests from Rockwell College back in the 90s to encourage other victims/ survivors to come forward.
Dr. Olivarius comments on Chico State University professor who allegedly threatened colleagues following student affair complaint (EdSource)
Dr. Olivarius criticized Chico State University for settling the case lightly.