The Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew 11 documents providing guidance to businesses on compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title III). The DOJ Guidance sets forth how the agency interprets...more
The U.S. Supreme Court vacated a decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit holding a self-appointed “tester” has standing to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). Acheson Hotels, LLC v....more
Self-appointed “testers” need to establish their legal right to sue under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) by showing a concrete and particularized injury, Jackson Lewis attorneys wrote in an amicus brief submitted...more
6/30/2023
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ,
Amicus Briefs ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Hotels ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Public Accommodation ,
Reasonable Accommodation ,
SCOTUS ,
Standing ,
Title III
San Francisco City and County District Attorney Chesa Boudin and Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón have filed a lawsuit in the California Superior Court in San Francisco accusing the Potter Handy LLP law firm...more
The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued Guidance on Web Accessibility and the ADA (the “Guidance”) regarding website accessibility under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“Title III”). The Guidance explains...more
3/22/2022
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Corporate Counsel ,
Department of Justice (DOJ) ,
Disability Discrimination ,
Internet Retailers ,
Public Accommodation ,
Title III ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
Hotel accessibility issues have long been the subject of ADA litigation. Currently a dramatic increase in the number of these cases is making news. However, these cases are not being brought against traditional brick and...more