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