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Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility

Oct. 30, 2017

Does the law need a 'Harvey moment'?

Did the Weinstein story gain traction because the accusations came from famous women? Will ordinary women suddenly be believed instead of scorned and accused of lying?

Jill Hersh

Hersh FamilyLaw Practice

Email: mail@hershfamlaw.com

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Is "Harvey Weinstein" really an inflection moment? It took 50 women accusing Bill Cosby before their allegations gained credibility. We elected as president an admitted predator. Did the Weinstein story gain traction because the accusations came from famous women? Will ordinary women suddenly be believed instead of scorned and accused of lying? Our legal community needs its own #WeToo moment.

There is so much shock about "Harvey" eve...

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