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Special Grand Jury Report Exposes Failures in Suffolk County Child Protective Services Investigation of Thomas Valva’s Tragic Death

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Suffolk, NY – A special grand jury formed to investigate the Suffolk County Department of Social Services following the tragic death of 8-year-old Thomas Valva in 2020 has released a 75-page report. The report concludes that no criminal charges should be filed against Child Protective Services (CPS) caseworkers involved in investigating allegations of abuse by the child’s father and his fiancé. However, the report highlights the need for reform in confidentiality laws that effectively shielded the caseworkers from public scrutiny. The grand jury’s report does not recommend criminal charges against the CPS caseworkers or supervisors … Read more

Everlaw and International Litigation Services Join Forces for Groundbreaking Litigation Technology

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OAKLAND, Calif. – Everlaw, a cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, has announced a strategic partnership with International Litigation Services (ILS), a plaintiffs’ ediscovery firm. This multi-year partnership will provide best-in-class services on the Everlaw platform for the plaintiffs bar, streamlining the path to uncovering the truth in high-profile and high-impact multi-district litigation cases. Through this partnership, Everlaw’s ediscovery platform will be enhanced with state-of-the-art technology and collaboration features. Advanced AI and an intuitive interface will be made available to ILS consultants, who specialize in optimizing workflows and uncovering hidden truths that plaintiffs’ counsel know exist … Read more

Alabama Lawmakers Near Approval of Immunity Legislation to Restart In Vitro Fertilization Services

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Lawmakers in Alabama are moving closer to passing legislation that would grant immunity to in vitro fertilization (IVF) providers, responding to public pressure following a court ruling that categorized frozen embryos as children. The proposed law aims to shield providers from lawsuits and criminal prosecution if an embryo is damaged or dies during IVF services. The legislation will be debated in committees in both the Alabama House of Representatives and the Alabama Senate on Tuesday. Republican Senator Tim Melson, the sponsor of the Senate bill, hopes to secure approval and present the … Read more

San Diego City Attorney Proposes New Legislation to Safeguard Access to Healthcare and Religious Services

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San Diego City Attorney Mara Elliot plans to introduce updated legislation in March that aims to protect residents’ access to healthcare, religious services, and school meetings. The legislation will have a broad impact, but it is specifically framed around women’s reproductive rights in honor of Women’s History Month. According to Elliot, the proposed laws will provide safeguards for individuals seeking vaccines, gender-affirming care, or any other healthcare services they deem necessary for their own well-being. The legislation seeks to update San Diego’s existing laws, some of which are over two decades old, and include an … Read more