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Fair Housing Act (FHA) Public Accommodation

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Supreme Court Questions Whether ADA Tester Case Is Moot

On October 4, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in a highly-anticipated case over whether a self-proclaimed “tester” plaintiff has standing to bring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) claims...more

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What You Need to Know About Service Animals, Emotional Support Animals, and Assistance Animals

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In the last few years, employers, education institutions, and places of public accommodation (e.g., airports, grocery stores, and hotels) have seen an increase in individuals who want to bring their Assistance Animal, Service...more

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What Documentation May a Landlord Require from a Tenant With an Assistance Animal?

Laws regarding service and emotional support animals can be confusing to property owners—and guidance can vary depending upon the type of animal and its function. For example, recently, the Department of Housing and Urban...more

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Service Animals 101: Keep Your Business Out of the Legal Doghouse

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QUESTION: What are “Service Animals”, and to what extent: Must they be allowed on business premises? Can they be refused or removed from premises? ...more

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Tenth Circuit kills ‘tester standing’ in accessibility lawsuits

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In January, the Tenth Circuit, which covers Oklahoma, effectively killed “tester standing” for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title III cases and Fair Housing Act cases. For many years, individuals with disabilities...more

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Hotels Provide Sanctuary on the Front Lines; Saving Grace in the Time of Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic has emptied hotels. Occupancy rates have plummeted. Owners and operators are laying off staff and closing hotels. But in the midst of a crisis, need and opportunity meet. Cities across the country,...more

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COVID-19 Guidance for Institutions of Higher Education

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The fluid and fast-changing impact of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has left institutions of higher education (IHEs) scrambling to address unexpected legal issues. This guidance addresses some of their more frequently asked...more

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Service Animals, Assistance Animals, Comfort Animals—And The Occasional Miniature Horse - A Practical Business Guide To Federal...

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Given the menagerie of terms, it is easy to see why some business owners are quite confused about what to do when they are asked to permit an animal in their places of business. Part of the confusion comes from the multitude...more

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Property Managers, Owners and Leasing Companies Are Susceptible to Website Accessibility Lawsuits

The recent and pervasive trend of lawsuits being filed against companies based upon website accessibility issues, including numerous suits brought against hospitality companies for such issues and for failure to identify...more

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Service Animals Vs. Emotional Support Animals: Ferreting Out The Truth

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Is it a service animal or an emotional support animal? Do I have to allow both? How to tell one from the other, and the rules that apply....more

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Cats, Dogs, Peacocks, and Mice – Accommodating Disabilities and Assistance Animals

We all love and indulge our pets. My cats have “contributed” to my articles by walking across my keyboard as I work. I was less thrilled with the cats when one left a dead mouse as a present on my stairs. For some people,...more

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IMGMA Q/A: Service Animals

...Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), “Service Animals” are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities. This means the dog must be trained to take a...more

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Increasing Legal Scrutiny of Website Accessibility in the Real Estate Industry

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From fair housing laws to licensing requirements, the real estate industry is accustomed to navigating various legal constraints and requirements. However, as a result of current ambiguity in the law, class action lawsuits...more

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Recent Developments in Retrofit Liability of Publicly Accessible Properties

If you own or invest in an older, publicly accessible property that does not comply with new regulations, you may be at risk of substantial liability. Retrofitting older properties to comply with new legal requirements and...more

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