What is the AB 2777 Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act?

Last Updated: October 21, 2025 California AB 2777, officially known as the Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act, is a landmark California law that extends the statute of limitations for adult sexual abuse survivors to file civil lawsuits. If you’re searching for information about AB 2777 lawsuits, deadlines, or eligibility, this comprehensive guide explains everything […]

Top 10 Lawyer Movies of All Time

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There’s no shortage of films depicting lawyers, trials, and the pursuit of justice on behalf of victims harmed by the system. Whether based on true events or fictional narratives, movies centered on the law can provide a glimpse into what it’s like to be a lawyer, what the legal process entails, and why fighting for […]

Glendale Ranked Among Top 5 Safest Cities in the United States

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Statistics recently released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) confirmed that violent crimes in the United States rose for the first time in four years. Some of the figures confirmed via the FBI report include: There were an estimated 1,277,696 violent crimes and 6,452,038 property crimes in 2020. The estimated rate of violent crime (such as murder, rape, robbery, and […]

Q&A With Board of Supervisors on Forthcoming Los Angeles County Sexual Assault Council

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Earlier this month, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors announced the development of a forthcoming Sexual Assault Council, with a focus on providing a number of support services for local survivors of sexual violence. Q&A With Board of Supervisors on Forthcoming Los Angeles County Sexual Assault Council Information on the Los Angeles Sexual Assault Council Provided by […]

California Assembly Bill 1594 Allows for Civil Lawsuits Against Gun Makers

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California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law Tuesday which effectively clears a path for state residents affected by gun violence to sue firearm manufacturers and sellers for damages in civil court. Governor Newsom Signs Bill Allowing Gun Violence Victims to Sue Firearm Manufacturers What is California AB 1594 and How Will it Impact Gun […]

Defense Department Stresses Zero Tolerance Policy for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

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April is National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAM), and Dordulian Law Group is highlighting various programs and initiatives to help raise awareness and prevent sexual violence. One such campaign was recently announced by the Department of Defense (DOD). Defense Department Launches STEP FORWARD Campaign for Sexual Assault Awareness Month How Common is Sexual Assault in the […]

California Crime Statistics for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week 2022

California crime statistics poster for National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, April 24–30, 2022, with contact number (818) 322-4056.

Since 1981, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) has challenged the nation to confront and remove barriers to achieving justice for all victims of crime, according to a U.S. Government website. The Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) announced that the 2022 NCVRW theme is: Rights, Access, Equity, for All VictimsAccording to the OVC, this year’s theme […]

DLG’s Founder Sam Dordulian Joins RAINN National Leadership Council

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Every 68 seconds, another American is sexually assaulted, according to the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network). Furthermore, RAINN estimates that one out of every six women in America will be the victim of either an attempted or completed rape in their lifetime. Individuals between the ages of 12 and 34 are […]

DLG Secures $675,000 AB 218 Sexual Abuse Settlement for Survivor

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Dordulian Law Group (DLG) recently secured a $675,000 settlement for a sexual abuse survivor under California’s AB 218 legislation. Since its passage, AB 218, which includes a three-year lookback window clause allowing any survivor of childhood sexual abuse to file a civil claim in pursuit of financial compensation through the end of 2022, has allowed countless survivors the opportunity […]

Justice for Michelle Avan Event Scheduled for August 30; DLG Team Members to Speak

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In addition to being a successful Bank of America executive who was profiled by Essence Magazine in 2017, Michelle Annette Avan was a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and prominent member of our community. Tragically, Michelle’s life was taken on August 3, when a perpetrator entered her Reseda, California, home and fatally beat her. Michelle’s body was discovered […]