In the developing story of the Northwestern University football team hazing and sexual abuse scandal, The Daily Northwestern has reported that at least two former Northwestern football players have confirmed that hazing within the football program included coerced sexual acts....
Read MoreA recent report published by the Illinois Attorney General’s office is shedding light on a distressing issue that has plagued religious institutions. The report highlights numerous instances of abuse and misconduct within the clergy, focusing primarily on the state of...
Read MoreIf you’ve decided to hire an attorney for your case, then you are likely in the process of looking for a lawyer that best suits your needs. We understand reaching out to a lawyer may be unsettling, intimidating, or even...
Read MoreWhen you seek medical care at a hospital, medical group outpatient location, surgicenter, or other healthcare facility, you expect to be treated with care, respect, and professionalism. When hospital employees fail to provide that, the result can be catastrophic. Permanent...
Read MoreHurley McKenna & Mertz partner Michael Mertz spoke to the Associated Press about the Illinois Attorney General’s long-awaited report regarding the sexual abuse of children in Illinois by Roman Catholic priests, brothers, and other church officials. The Attorney General’s investigation...
Read MoreVictims of sexual abuse in institutions or structured organizations often suffer for a lifetime, sometimes blaming themselves for the criminal behavior of another. Many victims are unaware that the organizations they trusted may have known about the abuser, neglected to...
Read MoreThe Illinois Attorney General has released its long-awaited, comprehensive investigation of sexual abuse of children in Illinois by Roman Catholic priests, brothers, and other church officials. You can read the report here. The Attorney General’s investigation resulted in the Illinois...
Read MoreIf you’ve recently become a parent to a newborn, you are likely familiar with genetic testing. Every expectant mother is subject to genetic testing, but how the process is executed can make all the difference. As prenatal genetic testing becomes...
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