Blog | Singleton Schreiber https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/2025/ Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:37:26 -0400 Clearing the Record: Congress Passes the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/clearing-the-record-congress-passes-the-trafficking-survivors-relief-act Kristina Aiad-Toss, Katie Llamas clearing-the-record-congress-passes-the-trafficking-survivors-relief-act Tue, 23 Dec 2025 09:00:01 -0500 In a landmark victory for human rights and survivor advocacy, both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate have passed the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act on a bipartisan basis. The bill has now been sent to the President for signature, marking a critical step toward justice for thousands of trafficking survivors across the nation.

For too long, survivors of human trafficking have faced a devastating double burden: the trauma of their exploitation and the weight of criminal records that resulted directly from that victimization. The Trafficking Survivors Relief Act finally addresses this injustice by creating a federal legal mechanism that allows survivors to clear their federal records and rebuild their lives.

]]> Eaton Fire Survivors on the California FAIR Plan: Delayed and Denied Smoke and Ash Claims https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/eaton-fire-survivors-on-the-california-fair-plan-delayed-and-denied-smoke-and-ash-claims Michelle Meyers eaton-fire-survivors-on-the-california-fair-plan-delayed-and-denied-smoke-and-ash-claims Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:00:02 -0500 After the Eaton Fire, many homeowners forced onto the California FAIR Plan face delayed, denied, or underpaid smoke and ash claims, revealing systemic failures in wildfire insurance.

]]> Lowering the Age for Interstate Truck Drivers: A Dangerous Proposal in an Already High-Risk Industry https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/lowering-the-age-for-interstate-truck-drivers-a-dangerous-proposal-in-an-already-high-risk-industry Sara Williams lowering-the-age-for-interstate-truck-drivers-a-dangerous-proposal-in-an-already-high-risk-industry Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:03 -0500 A congressional proposal to lower the interstate truck-driving age from 21 to 18 alarms safety advocates. In an already hazardous industry marked by long hours, rigid conditions, and frequent fatalities, critics warn that the change would heighten risks for drivers and the public, worsening roadway dangers nationwide for all who travel.

]]> Social Media Child Safety Failures Reveal a Growing Crisis for Minors Online https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/social-media-child-safety-failures-reveal-a-growing-crisis-for-minors-online Meagan Dove social-media-child-safety-failures-reveal-a-growing-crisis-for-minors-online Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:04 -0500 Newly unsealed documents in the national social media litigation reveal a troubling pattern across multiple major platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. According to the filings, these companies repeatedly received internal warnings that their products were harming young users, yet consistently prioritized growth, engagement, and profit over the safety of children.

]]> When Faith Becomes a Weapon: The Case Against Self-Proclaimed “Prophet” Lovy Elias https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/when-faith-becomes-a-weapon-the-case-against-self-proclaimed-prophet-lovy-elias Meagan Dove when-faith-becomes-a-weapon-the-case-against-self-proclaimed-prophet-lovy-elias Thu, 04 Dec 2025 09:00:05 -0500 A disturbing lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County has raised further concerns about abuse in modern faith communities. In November 2025, a woman identified as Jane Doe 1 accused self-proclaimed "prophet" and pastor Lovy Elias, founder of Revelation Church LA, of sexually exploiting her over several years while manipulating her financially, emotionally, and spiritually. The allegations describe a religious leader using pastoral influence to draw a vulnerable follower into a coercive and abusive relationship. The survivor recounts that she was one of several.

]]> Chino Hills Gas Explosion on Sierra Vista Drive https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/chino-hills-gas-explosion-on-sierra-vista-drive Britt Strottman chino-hills-gas-explosion-on-sierra-vista-drive Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:00:06 -0500 Nine people were injured when a suspected gas leak caused a Chino Hills home to explode Monday morning. The blast rocked the 4200 block of Sierra Vista Drive and forced an evacuation of nearby homes.  

Authorities have begun an investigation, with SoCal Edison and SoCal Gas called to the scene.   

According to a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, none of the injuries sustained by victims appeared to be life-threatening, but this is an evolving situation.

Reports indicated that Chino Valley Fire District firefighters responded to calls and found major ...

]]> Legal Perspectives on the CF Industries Ammonia Leak in Yazoo County https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/legal-perspectives-on-the-cf-industries-ammonia-leak-in-yazoo-county Knut Johnson legal-perspectives-on-the-cf-industries-ammonia-leak-in-yazoo-county Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:00:07 -0500 On November 5, 2025, an ammonia leak at the CF Industries plant in Yazoo County, Mississippi, triggered an emergency response involving local, state, and federal agencies. While CF Industries has confirmed that all employees and contractors were safely accounted for and no injuries were reported, the incident raises important legal and regulatory questions that merit public attention. Even when no one is physically harmed, an event of this magnitude can cause significant concern for nearby residents and have lasting effects on the community.

Understanding the Legal Framework

]]> Trauma-Informed Care in Legal Advocacy: Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/trauma-informed-care-in-legal-advocacy-supporting-survivors-of-sexual-assault-and-human-trafficking Sara Williams, QuiAndria James trauma-informed-care-in-legal-advocacy-supporting-survivors-of-sexual-assault-and-human-trafficking Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:08 -0500 When survivors of sexual assault or human trafficking come to us, their legal case is often just one part of a much larger story, one shaped by trauma, exploitation, and resilience.

Many of these individuals have endured unimaginable violations of trust and safety. They may be coping not only with the direct harm they experienced but also with fear, isolation, shame, and the long-term effects of abuse.

Recognizing and responding to that reality is not just compassionate; it’s essential to effective legal advocacy. That’s where a trauma-informed approach makes all the difference.

]]> What AB 238 Means for California Homeowners Impacted by the Eaton Fire https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/what-ab-238-means-for-california-homeowners-impacted-by-the-eaton-fire what-ab-238-means-for-california-homeowners-impacted-by-the-eaton-fire Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:09 -0500 The January 2025 Eaton Fire tore through Los Angeles County, burning over 14,000 acres, destroying homes across Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre, and leaving families grieving, displaced, and unsure of what their future has in store.  

In the aftermath of this devastating wildfire, California stepped in with new protections for homeowners trying to rebuild.

Assembly Bill 238 (AB 238), which took effect on September 22, 2025, gives wildfire survivors a way to catch their breath financially. The law sets up a program for mortgage forbearance relief, allowing homeowners affected by the fire to temporarily pause or reduce their mortgage payments.

]]> FDA Issues Nationwide Recall of Moonlight and Kroger Peaches Linked to Possible Listeria Contamination https://www.singletonschreiber.com/theblog/fda-issues-nationwide-recall-of-moonlight-and-kroger-peaches-linked-to-possible-listeria-contamination Andrew Bluth fda-issues-nationwide-recall-of-moonlight-and-kroger-peaches-linked-to-possible-listeria-contamination Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:10 -0400 Federal health officials are warning consumers to check their fruit after Moonlight Companies, based in Reedley, California, issued a nationwide recall of yellow and white peaches that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The peaches were distributed to stores across the country between September 16 and October 29, 2025, and sold both individually and in multi-packs. 

The recall affects conventional peaches only. It does not include organic and Washington-labeled fruit. 

What Products Are Involved? 

The FDA has provided detailed information to help consumers ...

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