Lamothe Law Firm has recently filed multiple lawsuits on behalf of many survivors of child sex abuse pursuant to the upheld Lookback Window statute that allows survivors of childhood sexual abuse to seek justice. The lawsuits that were filed involve decades old claims of child sex abuse against a variety of religious organizations and governmental/educational… Read More
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How Parents Can Protect Their Children From Online Sexual Predators
Online child sex abuse is real, posing a threat that parents must understand to keep their kids safe. Child sexual predators are constantly looking for places to engage and abuse children, including churches, schools, playgrounds, or summer camps. But with more adolescents and teens spending time on the internet, predators are now trying to groom… Read More
Louisiana Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights
Effective August 1, 2024, the Louisiana Act No. 669 goes into affect, Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights. In May, the legislature voted unanimously in favor of this bill. On June 18th, 2024, Gov. Jeff Landry signed the bill and it takes effect today. Hospitals and other healthcare providers must allow an adult sexual assault… Read More
Louisiana State Police Crime Lab Sexual Assault Kit Tracking Program
Starting July 1, 2024, all Louisiana law enforcement will participate in the new Louisiana State Police Crime Lab sexual assault kit tracking program. All forensic medical exam kits completed after July 1, 2024 will be included in this new program. Sexual assault survivors will be able to track the location and status of their kits… Read More
Top 100 Trial Attorney Honor for Lamothe Law Firm Attorney
Kristi Schubert has been selected by The National Trial Lawyers as a Top 100 trial attorney for her civil plaintiff practice. The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 is an invitation-only organization composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet stringent qualifications as trial lawyers. Selection is based on a thorough… Read More
New Legislation Expands Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights
The Louisiana Supreme Court and the Legislature have reopened the courthouse doors for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault and expanded the “lookback window” in which to file lawsuits through June 2027. This is a massive victory for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The New Legislation Expands Childhood Sexual Assault Survivors Rights This latest… Read More
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Lookback Window Giving Child Sex Abuse Survivors a Second Chance at Justice
Today, June 12, 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court issued a ruling upholding the constitutionality of the Louisiana Lookback Window, a widely praised law originally passed unanimously by the legislature in 2021. The law revived all previously expired childhood sexual abuse claims in Louisiana, thereby giving countless childhood sexual abuse survivors a second chance at justice… Read More
What Happens With a Rape Kit and How Is Evidence Collected
Originally written in 2020, this informative blog details what to expect during a sexual assault forensic exam (SAFE exam) and a helpful overview of evidence collection. Rape and sexual assault are some of the most horrific crimes imaginable. The immediate aftermath of an attack can be confusing. There are questions from police – and family… Read More
Federal Court Motions to Dismiss and the Standard for Overcoming Them
Lamothe Law Firm attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience practicing in federal court including maritime law cases. Our maritime and offshore injury attorneys are Frank Lamothe, Richard Martin and Julien Lamothe. Here’s a popular article that Richard Martin wrote for other attorneys on “Legal Standards for Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12 Motions… Read More
Louisiana Supreme Court Grants Request to Revisit Controversial Ruling Striking Down Child Sex Abuse Survivors’ Second Chance at Justice
UPDATE (6/16/24): The Louisiana Supreme Court and the state legislature have reopened the courthouse doors through June 2027 for adult Louisianans subjected to childhood sexual assault. During that “lookback window,” survivors may bring claims and seek justice from their abusers. Today, May 10, 2024, the Louisiana Supreme Court granted pending requests to reopen and revisit… Read More
