The Adult Survivors Act opened a one-year window for adult survivors of sexual abuse to file otherwise time-barred civil claims. This post explains what the statute did, why it closed, and what survivors can still do now that the window has expired.
New York's statute of limitations for civil sex assault claims depends on when the abuse occurred, the survivor's age at the time, and which statute the claim is brought under. This post walks through the CVA, ASA, GMVA, and general tort deadlines.
The New York Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA) gives survivors of gender-motivated violence a direct civil remedy against their attacker and, in New York City, against institutions that enabled the abuse. This post explains who the statute covers, what damages are available, and how the recent look-back window affected filing rights.
A sudden negative performance review often appears right before a demotion or termination. This post explains how employers use pretextual reviews to disguise discrimination or retaliation, and how to protect yourself when the criticism does not add up.
Workplace bullying is harmful, but on its own it is not always illegal. This post explains the gap between bullying and unlawful harassment, when bullying crosses into a claim, and the options available to employees facing abusive treatment at work.
