Efforts to End Sexual Assault at Colleges in Michigan
October 10, 2023 Sexual Abuse
Sexual assault at Michigan colleges is, unfortunately, a common occurrence. But, colleges have been making efforts to end sexual assault on campuses statewide. Our team of Title IX lawyers in Okemos, MI, at White Law PLLC discusses the prevalence of...
Michigan State’s History With Sexual Assault Cases
August 08, 2023 Sexual Abuse
Michigan State University has faced intense scrutiny in recent years due to the numerous sexual assault cases that have been reported on campus. With dozens of students coming forward to report assaults, many have questioned why the university has failed...
Settlement Reached in Sex Abuse Case Against Former U-M Doctor
October 10, 2022 Sexual Abuse
Earlier this year, 1,050 survivors of sexual abuse breathed a long-awaited sigh of relief when the University of Michigan reached a settlement in a sex abuse case against a former campus doctor. As per the verdict, $490 million will be...
Michigan Expands Public Access to Child Abuse Registry
May 05, 2022 Criminal Defense|Michigan Laws|Sexual Abuse
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law to expand the public’s access to the state’s child abuse registry. Keep reading for more information. The Child Abuse Registry In Michigan, those convicted of child abuse are added to a...
Is Grooming a Crime?
February 02, 2022 Criminal Defense|Michigan Laws|Sexual Abuse
Grooming – the act of cultivating behavior to exploit a child. While the term has only recently entered the public lexicon, it has been an undercurrent of many criminal cases over the years. However, is grooming a crime? Grooming Defined...
