I’m going to start this post in a way that most of you may find surprising. I want to thank Kylie Jenner. You see, for over a year now I have been telling clients, other lawyers, and family members (who politely nod because they still don’t quite understand what I ... Read More
The Department of Justice announced that it will take another three years to develop the proposed regulations for making websites accessible to the disabled that will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The applicability of the ADA to websites has been an issue for companies for several years. As ... Read More
As you may know, the American Disabilities Act (ADA) exists to offer people with disabilities with the same services as individuals without disabilities. However, what many companies do not realize is that these ADA regulations also apply online to businesses and nonprofits with 15 or more employees. These regulations are ... Read More
Since 1990, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has required places of public accommodation to meet certain standards for accessibility by persons with disabilities. The traditional definition of “places of public accommodation” – stores, schools, offices, etc. – has largely remained unchanged since the ADA’s enactment. However, ... Read More
Since 1990, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has required places of public accommodation to meet certain standards for accessibility by persons with disabilities. The traditional definition of “places of public accommodation” – stores, schools, offices, etc. – has largely remained unchanged since the ADA’s enactment. However, ... Read More
In case you missed it, on December 4, 2016, the popular news program 60 Minutes aired a story on the alarming growing number of ADA drive-by lawsuits filed against businesses. A transcript of the story is provided here. Title III of the ADA requires places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, banks, movie theaters and just ... Read More