Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1871, known formally as 42 U.S.C. §1983, is a federal law that allows for the suing ...

Many hesitate to come forward due to fear, trauma, or lack of information about their legal rights. Understanding the statute ...

Parliamentarians gathered in Strasbourg on Tuesday to vote 599 to two to do away with time limits for victims to bring their ...

With the state's minimum wage law silent on the subject, the Colorado Supreme Court attempted to figure out on Tuesday how ...

One lawmaker said Missouri runs the risk of becoming a "sanctuary state for pedophiles" if the General Assembly doesn't pass ...

The legislation creates an additional window to file civil suits following the established statute of limitations for the crime. Childhood abuse survivors recognized in statute of limitations bill ...

A federal lawsuit could open a new chapter in an escalating legal battle over child sexual abuse in Maryland. State officials ...