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Greenberg Glusker LLP

[Webinar] CLE Last Dash | Consumer Products Claims: Defending False Advertising, Privacy-Tracking, and Accessibility Litigation -...

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Consumer products companies are increasingly facing litigation that blends traditional false advertising claims with emerging privacy-tracking and website accessibility theories. In this one-hour CLE, Ira Steinberg and...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

HHS Section 504 Final Rule: Digital Accessibility Deadlines Approaching in May 2026

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On May 9, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a Final Rule (“the Rule”) updating Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) regulations. As part of the Rule, every facility,...more

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ECB and ONCE Foundation Launch Collaboration to Ensure Digital Euro is Accessible for Everyone

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a collaboration with the ONCE Foundation for Cooperation and Social Inclusion of People with Disabilities to ensure that the proposed digital euro is accessible to all users,...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

NY Judge Questions Plaintiff’s Pet Plushie Purchase Tale; Orders Jurisdictional Discovery in Website Access Suit

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Another federal judge in NY scrutinizes a serial plaintiff’s standing to sue and sua sponte orders discovery and an evidentiary hearing into jurisdictional issues....more

Hinckley Allen

DOJ Signals Heightened Scrutiny of ADA Website Accessibility Compliance Efforts

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On February 2, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) filed a Statement of Interest in Alcazar v. Fashion Nova, Inc., 20-cv-01434 (N.D. Cal.). The DOJ urged the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

DOJ Throws Wrench Into Proposed ADA Website Accessibility Class Settlement

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The DOJ filed a Statement of Interest opposing the settlement of a website accessibility class action in California federal court, arguing it does not ensure increased access and disproportionately compensates plaintiffs’...more

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ADA Title III Federal Lawsuit Filings Fall Slightly to 8,667 in 2025

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ADA Title III lawsuit filings in federal courts remained steady in 2025, with California, Florida, and New York retaining the top three spots for filings, and no slowdown in sight. We’ve been tracking ADA Title III cases in...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Addressing Serial ADA Litigation Abuse in Florida and Federal Courts

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The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) has served as a significant achievement in civil rights law since its passage in 1990, guaranteeing individuals with disabilities equal access to public accommodations, state and...more

Best Best & Krieger LLP

New Digital Accessibility Requirements in 2026

On April 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) published a final rule that updated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These regulations require all services, programs and activities of state or...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

May 2026 deadline: HHS imposes accessibility standards for healthcare company websites, mobile apps, kiosks

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

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] ADA Compliance Obligations for Businesses: Minimizing Legal Risks and Reputational Damage - December 11th, 10:00 am PT

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Regardless of whether you own or manage a hotel, store, restaurant, hospital, or any other place of business frequented by members of the public, you have an obligation to both (a) remove physical barriers to access at your...more

Klein Moynihan Turco LLP

More Than You Can Chew? Hire Website ADA Counsel

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Last month, Chewy, Inc. (“Defendant”) was named as a defendant in an Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) class action lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Plaintiff, who...more

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Is Your Slow Website Costing You AI-Generated Client Referrals?

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Picture this: It’s Tuesday afternoon, and somewhere in your city, a potential client is sitting on their couch with a problem your law firm is perfectly positioned to solve....more

Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Double Trouble: Navigating ADA and Privacy Compliance in Website Policy Changes

Although New York and California remain epicenters for ADA and privacy-related website litigation, these issues are not confined to those jurisdictions. Plaintiffs’ firms are increasingly filing similar suits in other states,...more

McDermott Will & Schulte

[Webinar] Navigating Cookie and Website Compliance in 2025: Insights and Strategies for In-House Counsel - October 29th, 12:00 pm...

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Companies in 2025 face significant and increasing litigation and enforcement risks when leveraging cookies and digital tracking technologies to support business needs and monetize data. Companies also continue to face...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

DOJ To Re-Examine All ADA Title II and III Regulations on a “TBD” Timetable

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DOJ’s regulatory agenda includes intent to conduct economic impact reviews of Title II and III 2010 regulations and re-examine the Title II website accessibility regulations....more

Legal Internet Solutions Inc.

Future-Proofing Your Law Firm Brand: Trends Driving Success Today and Tomorrow

Branding in the legal industry isn’t what it used to be. Not long ago, a polished logo, a professional headshot, and a referral network were enough to sustain a firm’s reputation. Today, those basics are table stakes — and...more

Hinckley Allen

FTC Targets Deceptive Accessibility Claims: Key Takeaways for Businesses Using Accessibility Widgets

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The Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC”) issued a Decision and Order ( the “Decision,”) (Docket No. C-4817, issued April 21, 2025) against accessiBe Inc. and accessiBe Ltd. (together “accessiBe”), a website accessibility...more

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Website Accessibility Requirements in the US and EU: What Do Online Retailers Need to Know?

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The digital world is becoming more inclusive, and that's great news for everyone. But for online retailers, accessibility laws in both the EU and US create compliance challenges that can't be ignored....more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

2025 Mid-Year Report: ADA Title III Federal Lawsuit Numbers Continue To Rebound

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Mid-year federal lawsuit counts show a continued rebound trend from 2023’s low....more

Pillsbury - Internet & Social Media Law Blog

The EU Accessibility Act – Impact on Those Doing Business in the EU

The European Accessibility Act (“EAA”) (Directive (EU) 2019/882) introduces new accessibility requirements that will apply to a wide range of products and services when they are accessible in the EU, aiming to enhance access...more

Saul Ewing LLP

A Rise in ADA Website Accessibility Lawsuits May Leave You Asking: Is My Website a Risk?

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Introduction - In 2024, over 4,000 lawsuits were filed in federal and state courts by individuals with visual, hearing, or other disabilities, alleging that companies’ websites and mobile applications failed to comply with...more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

German Accessibility Act Comes into Force

Individuals with disabilities face numerous challenges when accessing digital services and products, encountering significant barriers in their daily lives. The German Accessibility Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz,...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Current Regulatory, Legislative, and Litigation Developments on ADA Website Accessibility for Consumer Finance Digital Platforms —...

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In this episode of The Consumer Finance Podcast, Chris Willis and Lori Sommerfield discuss the latest regulatory, legislative, and litigation developments under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as accessibility of...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

Accessibility Directive: Final countdown before application on 28 June 2025 - Businesses will be required to comply with new...

On 28 June 2025, businesses will be required to comply with accessibility requirements applicable across the European Union (EU) for a broad range of products and services. These obligations stem from Directive (EU) 2019/882...more

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