Mythbusting Human Trafficking: Facts and Misconceptions
Sex trafficking is a widespread problem, both within South Carolina and throughout the United States. It can happen to anyone, anywhere, but certain people are more vulnerable to trafficking than others. Unfortunately, human trafficking is often misrepresented in the media or films and television, which leads to public confusion about what is and what is…
Read MoreIdentifying Malnutrition and Nursing Home Neglect – The Signs
When you have a loved one in a nursing home or long-term care facility, you have to trust that they are receiving the care and attention they need and deserve. However, in some cases, residents may experience negligence or even abuse that results in inadequate nourishment and hydration. When not addressed properly, the elderly can…
Read MoreUniversity of South Carolina Announces Steps to Address Sexual Harassment and Assault Cases
University of South Carolina President Bob Caslen recently announced steps to better handle sexual assault and harassment claims on campus. His announcement comes just days after a newspaper report detailed accounts from 10 women claiming that the school failed to appropriately respond to their allegations of sexual assault and abuse. An investigation published March 12…
Read MoreRandall Hood and Julia Flumian Representing Sex Trafficking Survivor in Lawsuit Against 2 Charleston Hotels
Attorneys S. Randall Hood and Julia Flumian are representing “Jane Doe” in a lawsuit against Relax Inn, Natraj Enterprises Inc, Creekside Lands Inn, and Simi Hospitality, alleging the hotels, their owners, and their management groups were complicit in her being trafficked. Ms. Doe alleges she was held against her will, threatened, intimidated, and abused by…
Read MoreMeet Kambrell Garvin, Injury Attorney
There may come a time in your life where you are injured, and you’re going to need an attorney on your side. You’re going to need someone who can help you through the process of making a claim, and who can represent your best interests during a trial. Kambrell Garvin hopes he will be that…
Read MoreUSC Facing Another Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
In December 2020, two former University of South Carolina instructors filed lawsuits against USC, alleging they were sexually harassed by a tenured professor named David Voros. Voros faced accusations of sexual harassment in 2018, from a different party. According to FITS News, “The lawsuit accuses the university of systemically protecting Voros after numerous complaints of…
Read MoreInside the World of Predatory Guardianships
A guardianship or conservatorship are meant to protect vulnerable people, like the elderly, when they are unable to take care of themselves. A judge may deem it appropriate to put another person in charge of managing the details of that person’s life, like their financial affairs and important medical decisions. Typically this person is a…
Read MoreHow Title IX Failed These Northwestern Cheerleaders
A former cheerleader from Northwestern University has filed a lawsuit against the school, claiming its athletic department trafficked cheerleaders to entice fans and donors, and refused to launch a formal investigation when she complained. Further, because the Title IX office at the university relegated the complainant to witness status, she was barred from any information…
Read MoreWhere to Get a Sexual Assault Forensic Exam in South Carolina
NBC News recently published an article about sexual assault forensic exams, including a comprehensive tool that allows survivors of sexual assault to search for trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) in their area. SANEs are trained to perform forensic exams (also called rape kits) on survivors, which are crucial for collecting the evidence necessary to…
Read MoreAmerican College of Physicians Paper Highlights Discrimination in Healthcare
On January 12, the American College of Physicians published a position paper in the Annals of Internal Medicine, proposing a comprehensive policy framework to address racial disparity and discrimination in healthcare. The paper takes a strong position in calling for policy changes to better understand, address, and eventually remove existing health disparities due to institutional…
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