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Q&A: Sokolove Law Attorney on Sexual Assault Lawsuits

Deciding whether to file a sexual assault lawsuit is a deeply personal decision, often shaped by questions about timing and what the process actually involves. But many families may be surprised to learn that the process is often simpler than expected with the help of experienced sexual assault attorneys. These lawyers file legal claims for…

October 23, 2026 5 min read

Category: Sexual assault or abuse

When a Conviction Isn’t the End: What Harvey Weinstein’s Survivors Face as Cases Reopen

Harvey Weinstein’s 15-year sentence on September 23, 2026, was not the end of his legal story. It was the latest turn in a case that has now moved through trials, an appeal, a retrial, and a resentencing across two states, and more hearings are likely. For survivors, that timeline has a cost. Following updates can…

October 8, 2026 5 min read

Category: Sexual assault or abuse

New California Lookback Window for Adult Sexual Assault Lawsuits

California has opened a new legal path for adult survivors of sexual assault who may have previously been told it was too late to file a civil lawsuit. Assembly Bill 250 (AB-250), also known as the Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act, took effect January 1, 2026, and created a temporary 2-year revival window…

September 2, 2026 4 min read

Category: Child sexual abuse or assault

Grok Generated Child Sexual Abuse Images. The xAI Lawsuit Is Growing.

A class-action lawsuit against xAI, the company behind the Grok chatbot, now includes 4 plaintiffs. A Wyoming woman has joined 3 teenage girls who alleged that Grok used their childhood photos to generate child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Her Case Matters helps survivors of child sexual abuse connect with attorneys to pursue civil legal action.…

August 24, 2026 2 min read

Category: Sexual assault or abuse

NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act Extends Statute of Limitations for Survivors

In January 2026, New York City updated the Gender Motivated Violence Act (GMVA) with a one-year lookback window. The law gives survivors the opportunity to seek civil accountability from those responsible for gender-based violence, and now the lookback window is allowing more people to pursue justice. Survivors have until July 29, 2027, to file lawsuits…

August 6, 2026 4 min read

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