WWLTV and The Advocate newspaper recently featured segments and articles pertaining to sexual abuse survivors seeking justice in civil suits against former St. Tammany Parish sheriff Jack Strain. Also discussed are the ongoing constitutional challenges against the 2021 Louisiana state legislation that removed the time restriction for filing lawsuits and provided a three-year window for… Read More
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM)
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. April 2023 marks the official 22st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The… Read More
Have You Been Sexually Assaulted?
There are no “wrong” ways to respond to a sexual assault or rape. Each individual will go through their own process of psychological recovery. Whether you report a sexual assault or rape is your decision alone. The purpose of this article is to let you know some recommended things you can do to preserve your… Read More
Congress passes law invalidating NDAs in sexual abuse cases
Congress Passes Law Restoring Victims’ Voices, Banning NDAs in Sexual Harassment Cases, Kim Elsesser, Forbes Magazine. Congress recently voted to invalidate nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) that businesses may require sexual abuse survivors to sign. These NDAs do not allow employees to speak about harassment or assault they experienced on the job. The Speak Out Act restores… Read More
What Sexual Assault Survivors Can Expect During an Initial Consultation With a Lamothe Law Firm Attorney
If you have been sexually assaulted, coming forward to pursue justice against your abuser can be difficult, and sharing your experience with a lawyer – even one you know – can be an emotional hurdle. At Lamothe Law Firm, we understand the pain a sexual abuse survivor feels, and we respect their courage in stepping… Read More
List of Catholic Clergy Accused of Abuse in Louisiana
The attorneys at Lamothe Law Firm are clergy sexual misconduct attorneys. We have substantial experience pursuing these claims and are passionate about finding justice and the best possible results for the survivors. If an employee of the Catholic Church has sexually abused you or someone you love, please contact us today to schedule a confidential… Read More
New Amendments to the Louisiana Crime Victims Bill of Rights
Louisiana Crime Victims Bill of Rights Act Increases Sexual Abuse Survivors’ Access to Evidence and Streamlines the Path to Justice In June 2022, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards signed into law specific amendments to the state’s Crime Victims Bill of Rights. Effective August 1, 2022, these measures are intended to reduce obstacles sexual assault survivors… Read More
New York Opening One Year Window for Adult Sexual Assault Survivor Lawsuits
The New York State Assembly and Senate have recently passed the Adult Survivors Act. It is expected that the governor, Kathy Hochul, will sign the new bill. This bill extends the time that adult sexual abuse and assault survivors can file civil lawsuits. Survivors will have a one year window, even if statutes of limitations… Read More
How Southern Baptist Convention Sexual Abuse Survivors Can Hold Their Perpetrators Accountable in Louisiana
An independent investigation into the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) has revealed that the SBC protected affiliated ministers and executives accused of sexual abuse by church members over the past two decades. It further discovered that the SBC was hostile toward sexual abuse survivors and their supporters, even though the organization had been tracking incidents within… Read More
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 2022 marks the official 21st anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). There is an epidemic of sexual abuse in our country. Statistics reported by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) reveal that each year in the U.S., more than 433,648 people – male and female – are sexually assaulted or raped…. Read More
