Empowers

Landmark $2.5 Billion Bankruptcy Settlement Empowers 82,000 Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors

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San Francisco, California – More than 82,000 survivors of childhood sexual abuse have finally obtained justice after reaching a historic $2.5 billion bankruptcy settlement with the Boy Scouts of America and related entities. This resolution, achieved after years of pain and waiting, marks a significant milestone for the survivors. The settlement comes as a result of the Boy Scouts’ decision to file for bankruptcy in 2020, in an effort to address the massive wave of lawsuits accusing the organization of covering up rampant sexual abuse. These allegations have haunted the Boy Scouts for decades, tarnishing … Read more

Georgia Bill Empowers Officers to Make Arrests Based on Immigration Suspicions

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Atlanta, Georgia – A bill that would grant police officers in Georgia the authority to arrest individuals suspected of violating immigration laws is on its way to the governor’s office. The legislation, known as Georgia House Bill 1105, aims to address concerns regarding the enforcement of immigration policies and the honoring of detainer requests by local jailers. Supporters argue that the bill would enhance public safety and streamline the deportation process, while critics warn that it could lead to the wrongful arrests and detention of innocent immigrants. The proposed bill would not only empower officers … Read more

New Database Empowers Young Lawyers to Review Judges and Expose Workplace Misconduct

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Washington, D.C. — A new database is set to launch next month, offering young lawyers the opportunity to review their experiences working for judges and providing law students with insights into the reputations of potential employers. Created by former law clerk Aliza Shatzman, the platform aims to address concerns regarding abusive behavior by judges and improve workplace conditions for judicial employees. Shatzman, who founded the Legal Accountability Project in 2022, has already received over 800 surveys from current and former clerks since beginning her efforts last April. Her own experience with an abusive judge derailed … Read more

Landmark Ruling Empowers Hawaii Doctors to Make Independent Medical Decisions, Puts Patients First

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HONOLULU, Hawaii – A recent court ruling against Hawaii’s largest health insurer, Hawaii Medical Services Association (HMSA), has the potential to grant more autonomy to doctors in the state when it comes to making medical decisions. The ruling, delivered by a judge in Big Island, deemed HMSA’s contracts with its doctors as “unconscionable” and unenforceable. While HMSA is currently appealing the decision, this rare legal victory is being celebrated by doctors and families who have often faced denials of necessary care from the insurer. One such family is that of Scott Norton, a Big Island … Read more