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Current Regulatory, Legislative, and Litigation Developments on ADA Website Accessibility for Consumer Finance Digital Platforms — The Consumer Finance Podcast
2023 CRA Rule Repeal: Lessons to be Learned
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The Privacy Insider Podcast Episode 15: TAKE IT DOWN: Online Abuse and Harassment with Carrie Goldberg of C.A. Goldberg, PLLC
On December 23, the CFPB released its annual fair lending report, which reviews the agency’s enforcement and supervision activities for 2024 and described a significant policy shift in fair lending oversight since the close...more
We continue our series of topics addressed during Ward and Smith’s Employment Law Symposium, focusing on the current state of DEI. X. Lightfoot, a member of the firm’s labor/employment group and a North Carolina State Bar...more
On January 2, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York ruled that the denial of an employee’s request to continue working from home as a disability accommodation was not enough to constitute...more
The 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals is continuing to reshape how judges evaluate evidence in employment discrimination and retaliation cases. Its December 5 decision in Ismael v. Roundtree further distances the court from...more
The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) has posted updated FAQs regarding the preliminary versions of the 2025 Pay Data Reporting templates that have been posted to the CRD’s website. The preliminary versions of the...more
Holiday-season anti-harassment trainings can backfire. A recent Second Circuit (which covers New York, Vermont and Connecticut) decision underscores that when workplace training content crosses the line into essentialist,...more
For large employers — and for tech companies providing hiring platform technology for employers — the risk profile around AI-assisted hiring has shifted from “future concern” to something you need to worry about right now....more
Following a series of signals throughout 2025 that investigations into corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) initiatives were coming, recent reporting has confirmed the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) has...more
If you’ve ever had a parent or visitor arrive at your school event with a dog, you’ve probably found yourself asking: What are my legal responsibilities? What questions am I allowed to ask? How do I balance access, safety,...more
Blog Overview: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) published an Information Collection Request on January 7, 2025, seeking reauthorization to enforce Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act...more
Many employers require employees to cross-train in order to handle a number of different job duties. In some situations, this can help the company cover employee absences. In others, it might help avoid repetitive motion...more
On November 25, 2025, Pennsylvania enacted House Bill No. 439, titled “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act” (CROWN). CROWN amends the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act (PHRA) to prohibit discrimination...more
A US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Section 504 final rule imposes a May 2026 deadline on covered healthcare companies. Never before has a rule required all recipients of federal financial assistance –...more
2026 will be defined by the extension of anti-discrimination laws, expanded pay transparency, and political activity protections. Here’s how HR leaders in California and beyond can stay prepared. Originally published by...more
In a sweeping new decision, Division I of Washington’s Court of Appeals expanded the scope of the Washington Law Against Discrimination (“WLAD”) for individuals who claim to be discriminated against by a business....more
On December 29*, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget to rescind harassment Guidance that was issued in April 2024, during the Biden Administration. This...more
Attending Relativity Fest this year was more than just a professional milestone, it was a highly rewarding personal experience, as I was invited to share my insights on access to justice, a topic that I find extremely...more
Businesses in Singapore should be aware of new measures aimed at improving workplace fairness. Together, two new laws will create the city‑state’s first unified framework addressing workplace discrimination and are slated to...more
Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1s) such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, and Zepbound have reshaped the landscape of diabetes and obesity treatment and quickly become one of the most significant cost drivers for...more
Senate Bill 294, also known as the Workplace Know Your Rights Act, is an important new employment law in California that aims to ensure that workers understand their rights and constitutional protections. Effective January 1,...more
The Eleventh Circuit’s recent decision Ismael v. Roundtree, No. 25-10604 (11th Cir. Dec. 5, 2025) reversed the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia’s grant of summary judgment in favor of...more
The Illinois State Legislature wrapped up another busy year enacting and amending a wide range of employment laws. This alert provides an overview of what Illinois employers need to know about key legal developments that may...more
Acting on President Donald Trump’s January 21, 2025 Executive Order titled “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” the Department of Justice (DOJ) has reportedly opened civil investigations into...more
Disability self-identification has been in the spotlight lately, especially for federal contractors watching potential changes to Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503). However, in this changing...more
From the inauguration of the new presidential administration to the conclusion of the recent government shutdown, we saw no shortage of consequential political events in 2025....more
