'Complex Litigation' Category
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 17, 2023
Tesla Vehicles with Full Self-Driving Beta Recalled for Risk of Crashes
On February 16, 2023, Tesla confirmed a recall of more than 362,000 vehicles equipped with faulty Full Self-Driving Beta software. The recall comes after years of investigations into Tesla vehicle crashes and… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | October 14, 2020
Adult Victims of Child Abuse in NY Now Have Longer to Seek Justice
New York’s Child Victims Act (CVA) has offered a way for thousands of adult victims of child sexual abuse to seek justice against their abusers. Now survivors have an even longer window… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | February 27, 2020
New California Law Sheds Light on Systemic Child Abuse at Leading Institutions
Courts in California are preparing for hundreds—perhaps thousands—of sexual abuse civil lawsuits to be filed in the coming months against churches, schools and other institutions. A new California state law extends the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | November 22, 2019
First-Ever Negotiation Class Will Help Cities and Counties Harmed by Opioid Crisis Recover Funds Quickly
Everybody knows somebody whose life has been destroyed or ended by opioids. These are children, nephews, neighbors, bosses, parents, professional athletes and music icons. Every story is a unique tragedy. While the… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 26, 2019
New York’s Child Victims Act Begins to Unveil Decades of Sexual Abuse
Survivors of child sexual abuse in New York may yet have a shot at justice, thanks to a new law called the Child Victims Act, or CVA, which opens up the rules… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | August 2, 2017
Notorious Pedophilic Priest Set to Be Released From Prison
The upcoming release of Paul Shanley, defrocked priest and convicted child-rapist, is an appalling reminder of the injustice suffered by survivors of clergy abuse. After spending 12 years in prison, Shanley will… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | July 3, 2017
When It Comes to NY Clergy Abuse, Is Legal Representation Better Than the Church’s IRCP?
After enrolling 145 survivors in its first few months of operation, the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program (IRCP) has entered Phase 2. The program, founded by Archbishop of New York Timothy Cardinal… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | June 21, 2017
Compensation Fund Now Available for Sexual Abuse by the NY Catholic Church – Who Is Eligible?
In 96 percent of child sexual abuse cases in the United States, survivors are abused by someone they know and trust. Often, these are relatives, friends of family, neighbors and other close… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | April 13, 2017
Behind Closed Doors, Little Changes in the Catholic Church Despite Prevalence of Sexual Abuse
People with the power to stop the widespread sexual abuse of children should know exactly what to do: Stop the crimes. Remove and punish the sick people responsible. Regain trust by putting… Read More
By Simmons Hanly Conroy | March 13, 2017
USA Gymnastics and Others Failed the Nation’s Children by Covering up Sexual Abuse Cases
Today, American children are suffering from a widespread epidemic of sexual abuse that doesn’t bear thinking about. The sooner this problem is faced head on, the better. The fact is, abuse can… Read More
