João Santa-Rita is an associate with the firm of McKool Smith P.C. His practice focuses on insurance coverage litigation and counseling for corporate policyholders in a wide range of complex litigation.
As colleges and universities increasingly rely on adjunct faculty, the question of whether they may join a labor union becomes increasingly relevant.
(Note: This is the last of a three-part series on insurance coverage in the #MeToo era. Read Part One here. Read Part Two here.) Navigating the claims process for sex abuse claims can be challenging for even seasoned litigators, especially now that the increase in sex abuse claims will likely result in an equally strong […]
(Note: This is part two of a three part series on insurance coverage in the #MeToo era. Read Part one here.) An often troubling reality of sex abuse cases is that more often than not, the abuse occurs over an extended period of time, involves multiple victims, offenders and repeat offenses, and has effects that […]
When it comes to sex abuse claims, the increasingly litigious climate, coupled with societal inflation of jury awards for abuse cases, has opened up educational institutions to significant risk and potentially bankrupting liability.

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