Domestic & Sexual Violence

Former judge convicted over ICE obstruction denied new trial

A federal judge on Monday refused a former Wisconsin judge's bid for acquittal or a new trial following her conviction for helping shield a defendant in her courtroom from arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Apr 7, 2026 9:35 AM CDT

Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni face legal setback

Actress Blake Lively cannot move forward with the sexual harassment claims part of her lawsuit against her It Ends With Us co-star and director Justin Baldoni, a federal judge ruled Thursday.

Apr 3, 2026 11:38 AM CDT

Silent Pain: Lawyers in abusive relationships often keep quiet out of reputational fears

While it receives little attention, lawyers can and do experience emotional, physical and other forms of abuse, according to Amanda Lee, the owner of the Lee Consultants, which offers corporate training on domestic violence and support to high-achieving professionals who also are victims.

Apr 1, 2026 12:00 AM CDT

White & Case employee claims he was stripped naked and photographed at firm party

An employee of White & Case LLP has filed a complaint in New York court alleging the firm discriminated and retaliated against him when he demanded an investigation into the dissemination of intimate photos taken of him at a firm party.

Mar 27, 2026 8:07 AM CDT

Global Assist: Lawyer provides free legal services to women in several countries with foundation honoring late mother

Jayne Fleming is a human rights attorney who has worked with survivors of torture and sexual gender-based violence from Central America, Greece, Jordan and Haiti. She became a lawyer in 2000 and now is the global director of a foundation that she established in 2010 in honor of her late mother. Fleming recently spoke about her career and foundation with the ABA Journal.

Mar 16, 2026 7:05 AM CDT

Family court judge arrested after allegedly attacking wife and daughter

A Philadelphia family court judge was arrested Monday following an incident in which he allegedly hit his wife in the face, strangled her and then knocked his adult daughter down, according to prosecutors.

Mar 13, 2026 11:49 AM CDT

Former attorney found guilty of 24 counts involving sexual abuse of minors

A former California attorney was recently convicted of sexually abusing three minor girls over several years and possessing sexually explicit images of two of his victims.

Mar 11, 2026 12:24 PM CDT

Medical providers who allegedly mishandled rape examination at center of lawsuit

A woman is claiming that medical providers in Florida mishandled her sexual assault forensic examination in what her attorney describes as an unusual lawsuit.

Mar 9, 2026 10:57 AM CDT

On a Mission: Dominique Dove calls on difficult past to support female soldiers and veterans

In addition to pushing for equity in the U.S. Army, ABA member Dominique Dove volunteers with organizations that support female veterans. She also raises awareness of issues facing female veterans, including homelessness and sexual trauma, through her participation in pageants. She is reigning Dr. World 2026, which celebrates women with doctoral degrees.

Mar 3, 2026 8:11 AM CST

Former assistant district attorney charged with strangulation of family member

A Harris County, Texas, assistant district attorney accused of choking a family member Sunday during a children’s birthday party was arrested and is no longer employed by the district attorney's office.

Feb 24, 2026 12:47 PM CST

Misuse of AI to create sexually explicit, harassing content prompts workplace lawsuits

A new wave of lawsuits over the misuse of artificial intelligence to generate fake, sexually explicit or harassing content is creating new forms of workplace disputes that could pose significant liability for employers, according to an investigation by Bloomberg Law.

Feb 24, 2026 10:11 AM CST

NDAs, while more common, aren’t always ironclad, legal experts say

Before Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift, rumors began swirling about their prenuptial agreement and what it might and might not contain. One thing is probable: It likely contains confidentiality clauses and nondisclosure agreements—tools that have become common in this day and age when private lives don’t often stay that way.

Feb 24, 2026 9:25 AM CST