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Gender Dysphoria Recognized as a Disability Under Federal Law

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A federal appeals court this week ruled that “gender dysphoria” qualifies as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). This decision will give broader protection to transgender and other individuals...more

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Court Upholds Law Ending the Religious Exemption to Immunizations for Students in Connecticut Schools

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Connecticut law has required public and private schools to condition a student’s entry into school upon providing proof of immunizations against certain communicable diseases (including but not limited to diphtheria,...more

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COVID-19 Vaccinations and Legal Considerations for Employers

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With nearly 34 million people, or more than one in 10 Americans, fully vaccinated against COVID-19, most employers can expect vaccination to soon become available to their general workforce. Besides being eager to return to...more

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9 Landmark Cases in U.S. History that Protected the Rights of People with Disabilities

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At the heart of the fight for disability rights is the belief that equitable access should be granted in all spaces where life exists. The Americans with Disabilities Act put in place a formal mechanism for protecting the...more

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