by admin | May 13, 2019 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News
Credit: Childusa.org WHAT: S.477, the New Jersey bill to amend the child sex abuse statutes of limitations, is set to pass Monday May,13 2019. Key provisions of S.477 include: Extension of the civil statute of limitation to age 55 in child sex abuse cases, OR 7 years...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Jun 11, 2017 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News, Child Sexual Abuse New York
News: June 7, 2017 Today, June 7, 2017, the New York State Assembly passed the Child Victims’ Act by a vote of 127-9! Assemblywoman Marge Markey of Queens led the fight for many years since 2006. Assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal of Manhattan has picked up the reins...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Apr 16, 2016 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News, Child Sexual Abuse New York
Margaret Markey, state assemblywoman, has introduced legislation regarding childhood sexual abuse since 2006. The Queens lawmaker proposes that legislation would allow victims of childhood sexual abuse to seek criminal charges and file civil lawsuits. Her attempts to...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Jan 19, 2016 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions | https://bettiandassociates.com The Advisory Committee on Evidence Rules met on April 17, 2015 at Fordham University School of Law in New York City. The Committee seeks approval of two proposed amendments for release for public...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Sep 9, 2015 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News, Sexual Abuse Victim Support
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions | https://bettiandassociates.com The 2015 National Crime Victim Bar Association’s National Conference will be held September 9-11 in Anaheim, CA. The conference will be held in conjunction with the National Center for Victims of...
by Michele Betti, Attorney | Mar 11, 2014 | Abuse Legislation - Laws & News
By MICHELE M. BETTI | b&a opinions | https://bettiandassociates.com In the wake of a recent United Nations report blasting the Vatican for its record on child sexual abuse, Pope Francis issued a strong defense both of the Catholic church and his predecessor Pope...
