Incarcerated Youths Victimized by Sexual Predators, Unsafe Environments
Victims of sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers are increasingly sounding the alarm, exposing lax management and security practices that have placed vulnerable young people in danger. Lawsuits in states including Oregon, Illinois, Washington, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey,...
Troubled Teen Facilities: A Breeding Ground for Abuse?
Treating troubled teens has become a growth industry even as reports of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse of young offenders participating in these programs have become more widespread. A Troubled History Many trace the beginnings of the troubled...
Lax Safety by Uber, Lyft Puts Rideshare Passengers at Risk
In Hawai’i and across the U.S., Uber and Lyft are facing a growing outcry for their failures to protect passengers from driver harassment and sexual assault. Rideshare companies are being hit with lawsuits from passengers raising serious concerns...
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Key Questions for Wildfire Survivors Before Hiring a Lawyer
Homes reduced to ash, businesses disrupted, jobs lost — the aftermath of the recent Los Angeles wildfires have left survivors with a complex web of emotional and financial hardships. Like the 2023 wildfires in Maui, lawyers and law...
Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman Virtual Roundtable Q&A: Women in Law
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration with a 1987 presidential proclamation. The law passed by Congress marked the month of March with observances to honor the achievements of American women in a variety of...
Women In Law Virtual Roundtable Q&A with Alyssa Segawa
Alyssa R. Segawa is a native of Honolulu and a partner at Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman. Alyssa’s practice concentrates on asbestos litigation, personal injury, product liability, Roundup litigation, appellate and federal practice matters. She has a particular interest...
Women In Law Virtual Roundtable Q&A with Ilana Waxman
Ilana Waxman is the managing partner of Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman. Ilana focuses her practices on toxic exposure cases, particularly for clients with mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases. She also represents the families of children born with birth...
Women In Law Virtual Roundtable Q&A with Victoria Chang
Victoria Chang is a veteran trial lawyer and passionate advocate for individuals who have been injured by dangerous products and reckless and negligent practices. Victoria has spent her career litigating on behalf of those who were injured by...
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