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Private Right of Action Title III

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Helms-Burton Lawsuits: Recent Decisions Clarify the Statute’s Limits as Claims Continue

In May 2019, the United States government made available a private right of action under Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996 (also known as Helms-Burton), 22 U.S.C. §§ 6021-6091....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Helms-Burton Act Poses New Risks and Challenges for Entities Allegedly Tied to Cuba

Earlier this year, the Trump administration activated a previously dormant statutory provision in the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996. The statute, also known as the Helms-Burton Act (Act),...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Under Helms-Burton Act, Entities With Business Ties to Cuba Now at Risk of Lawsuits

In April 2019, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced that the U.S. government would allow a private right of action, created by Title III of the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (Libertad) Act of 1996 (also known as...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Light at the end of the tunnel: House passes bill to curb serial ADA lawsuits

The United States House of Representatives recently passed a bill aimed at stemming the floodtide of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) lawsuits brought by a small number of serial plaintiffs. The bill, the ADA Education...more

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What To Know About Website Accessibility Claims

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The new battleground for Plaintiffs filing ADA accessibility cases involves claims of barriers not in physical space but in cyber space. The Plaintiffs’ bar has become more aggressive in filing claims asserting that public...more

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