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False Child Abuse Allegations and Defamation in Illinois: Can You Sue for a False DCFS Report?

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In family law and divorce cases, it’s not uncommon for one parent to accuse the other of child abuse by filing a report with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). But, if DCFS later finds the...more

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Supreme Court Ruling Avoids Major Complications for Mandatory Reporters

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Last week, the United States Supreme Court overturned a controversial decision by the Ohio Supreme Court holding that statements given by a preschool student to his teacher were tantamount to statements to police, and so...more

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