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Adult Survivors Act Look-Back Window Closes While Legislators Signal Efforts to Reopen

Tuesday, November 28th, 2023

Attorney Michael J. Williams addresses the closing of the Adult Survivor’s Act look-back window, the flurry of deadline filings, and the intent of the legislation’s sponsors to reopen and seek a permanent termination of the statute of limitations on these claims.

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New York Proposes Legislation Conditioning a Foreign Corporation’s Authority to do Business in New York with Consent to Jurisdiction of the New York Courts For All Actions Against the Corporation

Monday, July 31st, 2023

New York proposes legislation conditioning a foreign corporation’s authority to do business in New York with consent to jurisdiction of the New York courts for all actions against the corporation. Attorney Michael J. Williams explains this proposed legislation and its implications for businesses and claims in his latest legal alert.

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Law360: Md. AG’s Report Puts Spotlight On Abuse Coverage Issues

Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

Hurwitz Fine Insurance Coverage Attorney Dan D. Kohane spoke with Law360 on Maryland's adoption of Child Victim Legislation.

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Update on New York’s Adult Survivors Act: One-Year Lookback Window is Now Open

Friday, December 2nd, 2022

On November 24, 2022, New York’s Adult Survivors Act’s one-year lookback window opened for individuals who were sexually assaulted as adults to file claims against their abusers, even if the statute of limitations has already expired.  Businesses must be proactive in preventing future abuse claims, and assessing and investigating potential past liability.   

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Adult Survivors Act Signed into Law by Governor Hochul

Wednesday, May 25th, 2022

On May 24, 2022, Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law the Adult Survivors Act, which renews access to judicial relief for adult survivors of sexual assault.

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Adult Survivors Act Passes NYS Senate Judiciary Committee

Friday, January 14th, 2022

A newly proposed law in the New York State Senate would provide a one-year lookback window for adult survivors of sexual assault passed the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.  CVA attorney Anastasia M. McCarthy advises.

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Child Victims Act FAQs

Friday, September 17th, 2021

Anastasia M. McCarthy, attorney in Hurwitz & Fine's Child Victims Act practice group, answers questions recently received in regards to the close of the Look-Back Window and the next steps in CVA cases. 

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Adult Survivors Act Passes NYS Senate Judiciary Committee

Friday, May 14th, 2021

A newly proposed law in the New York State Senate, which would provide a one-year lookback window for adult survivors of sexual assault, was reported out of the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.  The proposed law, known as the Adult Survivors Act (“Act”), would implement a one-year lookback window for individuals who were sexually assaulted as adults to file claims against their abusers, even if the statute of limitation has already expired. 

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NYS Governor Cuomo Extends the Child Victims Act Lawsuit Window to August 14, 2021

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

As of August 3, 2020, Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed into legislation (S7082/A9036) extending the “look-back” period of the Child Victims Act, which was set to expire on August 14, 2020, to August 14, 2021.

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Legislative Updates - June 2020

Thursday, June 11th, 2020

With the New York lawmakers returning to work, the NYS Legislature has been working to address a number of timely issues, including the (until recently) quickly dwindling CVA lookback window and a multi-bill package intended to reform New York's various law enforcement agencies. 

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Governor Cuomo Announces Intention to Extend Child Victims Act Lookback Period

Friday, May 8th, 2020

Governor Cuomo announced that the CVA “lookback” window would be extended by five months, now closing on January 14, 2021.

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City & State New York: Attorney Dan Kohane Quoted in "Coronavirus Leaves Child Victims Act Cases in Limbo"

Monday, May 4th, 2020

Advocates and attorneys have noted that it remains unclear whether NY on PAUSE applies to the Child Victims Act look-back window. Attorney Dan Kohane is quoted on how this will affect insurance companies in the article "Coronavirus leaves Child Victims Act cases in limbo" in the May 4, 2020 edition of City & State New York.

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The Right To Refill, Senate Bill S. 6813 and an analysis of a plaintiff’s right to litigate anonymously.

Friday, November 15th, 2019

A pending bill was just introduced at the end of October 2019 that has some interesting implications on the restaurant industry.  In addition, there are new rulings on issues arising under the Child Victims Act—recently, out of New York County, the Court engaged in a multifactor examination of a plaintiff’s right to litigate anonymously.

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Dan Kohane quoted in WSJ article "Insurers Face Wave of Costly Child Sex-Abuse Claims"

Monday, October 21st, 2019

Attorney Dan Kohane is quoted in this week's The Wall Street Journal on the Child Victims Act and the impact on insurance coverage.

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Dan Kohane featured in first PLRB podcast

Tuesday, September 10th, 2019

The Property & Liability Resource Bureau (PLRB) interviewed Dan D. Kohane for their first podcast on the subject of the Child Victims Act.

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For the Defense: The NYS Child Victims Act Toolkit

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

If you, or an insured, are served with a Summons & Complaint in the coming days, here’s where to start.

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Insurance Coverage and The Child Victims Act: The Gauntlet Has Been Dropped

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

The Archdiocese has filed a lawsuit in the State of New York, Supreme Court, New York County against over 30 insurers who issued insurance policies to the Archdiocese from the early 1950s to 2000.

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Anastasia McCarthy Featured in Erie County Bar Association publication

Monday, May 6th, 2019

Attorney McCarthy was featured for her article on "How the Child Victims Act will Impact Public Schools."

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In Defense of Schools: The Impact of the Child Victims Act

Friday, April 5th, 2019

Attorney Anastasia McCarthy discusses additional points about the newly signed act.

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Best Lawyers Features Anastasia McCarthy

Monday, February 25th, 2019

"What New York's Child Victims Act Means for Public Schools" in February 20, 2019 Best Lawyers Legal Insights.

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