Statistics recently released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that violent crimes in the United States rose for the first time in four years. Some of the figures confirmed via the FBI report include: There were an estimated...

Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors announced the development of a forthcoming Sexual Assault Council, with a focus on providing a number of support services for local survivors of sexual violence. Q&A With Board of Supervisors on...

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law Tuesday which effectively clears a path for state residents affected by gun violence to sue firearm manufacturers and sellers for damages in civil court. Governor Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Gun Violence Victims...

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), and Dordulian Law Group is highlighting various programs and initiatives to help raise awareness and prevent sexual violence. One such campaign was recently announced by the Department of Defense (DOD)....

Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has challenged the nation to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime, according to a U.S. Government website. The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) announced that...

Every 68 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted, according to the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). Furthermore, RAINN estimates that one out of every six women in America will be the victim of...

Dordulian Law Group (DLG) recently secured a $675,000 settlement for a sexual abuse survivor under California’s AB 218 legislation. Since its passage, AB 218, which includes a three-year lookback window clause allowing any survivor of childhood sexual abuse to file...

In addition to being a successful Bank of America executive who was profiled by Essence Magazine in 2017, Michelle Annette Avan was a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and prominent member of our community. Tragically, Michelle’s life was taken on August...

Former “Smallville” actress Allison Mack has turned over a “substantial” amount of potentially incriminating information regarding the inner workings of the infamous NXIVM sex cult founded by Keith Raniere. Mack participated in the NXIVM (pronounced Nexium) cult as a “master”...

Personal injury victims deserve the best legal representation but are often hesitant to pursue a consultation with an attorney due to the potential fees. For injured victims – whether due to a car accident, bicycle accident, slip and fall, dog...