Ten Frequently Asked Questions About the Status of the Child Victims Act of 2023 (CVA), Including Challenges to Its Constitutionality 1. What is the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 (CVA)? The Maryland Child Victims Act (CVA), effective from October 1, 2023, empowers survivors of childhood sexual abuse to pursue civil actions against their abusers … Read More
Defending Justice: Upholding the Constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act
In a landmark case that could reshape the legal landscape for survivors of childhood sexual abuse, a team of law firms, including Hogan Lovells, Jenner Law, Grant & Eisenhofer, and Baird Mandalas Brockstedt & Federico, have filed the principal brief in support of the constitutionality of the Maryland Child Victims Act. This crucial piece of … Read More
Announcing the 2024 Jenner Law “Make A Difference Scholarship” Recipient: Karina Banuelos
We are delighted to announce the graduate student recipient of the 2024 Jenner Law “Make A Difference Scholarship,” Karina Banuelos. This award is a testament to her academic achievements and her unwavering commitment to making a significant impact in public health. Karina has been a tireless advocate for Indigenous communities, dedicating significant time and effort … Read More
Jenner Law Celebrates Scholarship Winner Ella Stiso: A Beacon of Resilience and Dedication
Jenner Law is thrilled to announce the undergraduate winner of its 2024 Make A Difference Scholarship: Ella Stiso. Ella’s journey is a testament to resilience, dedication, and a profound commitment to helping others, and we are honored to share her inspiring story. Early Life and Challenges Ella Stiso, a graduate of Wall High School and … Read More
Enhance Your Practice with Ethical Pathways: Safeguarding Therapists in Sexual Abuse Survivor Care
Join the survivor advocacy group, Change the Conversation, on Tuesday, July 23, from 10:00 am to 11:30 am for an invaluable training session, “Ethical Pathways: Safeguarding Therapists in Sexual Abuse Survivor Care.” This 90-minute seminar, designed for therapists and counselors, is an essential opportunity to deepen your understanding of providing care to sexual abuse survivors … Read More
Unregulated Life Coaching: A Call for Legal Oversight
The landscape of mental health and life coaching has become a topic of significant debate, particularly regarding the need for regulation in the life coaching industry. This issue has gained prominence due to instances where former therapists, who have lost their licenses, continue practicing as life coaches without any oversight. This blog follows an article … Read More
The Fight Against Sex Trafficking and How Our Law Firm Supports Survivors
A 33 year old Baltimore woman is facing 135 charges for allegedly running a sex-trafficking ring that exploited vulnerable women over nearly two years. The operation, known as “The Pussy Kat Klub,” manipulated women into owing a “drug debt,” forcing them into commercial sex acts to pay it off. The woman and her co-conspirators advertised … Read More
Legal Perspectives and Update on the Key Bridge Disaster Investigation
In the wake of the tragic Key Bridge collapse, our law firm is closely monitoring the ongoing investigations and the unfolding legal landscape surrounding this catastrophic event. The incident, which resulted in the loss of six construction workers and significant disruptions to Baltimore’s transportation infrastructure, has prompted a serious review of maritime safety protocols and … Read More
Clergy Abuse Survivors Testify About Torment Baltimore Archdiocese Bankruptcy Case
In a historic courtroom, the Archdiocese of Baltimore welcomed six courageous survivors stepped forward to recount their personal tales of trauma, their voices finally heard thanks to the lifting of time limits for lawsuits under Maryland’s Child Victims Act. Among them, our client, Eva Dittrich, at 68 years young, shared her heart-wrenching narrative, defining herself … Read More
Baltimore’s Bridge Tragedy: A Call to Action from Our Heart to Yours
A Firm Rooted in the Heart of Baltimore As a law firm deeply ingrained in the fabric of Baltimore City, with lawyers who not only work but live and breathe the air of this vibrant community, the recent tragedy at the Francis Scott Key Bridge has hit close to home. The incident on Tuesday, March … Read More