On December 5, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States in Acheson Hotels, LLC v. Laufer, declined to substantively address a question businesses across the country have been eager to resolve: That is, whether a “tester” plaintiff has standing to sue a public accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), despite having no intention of ever visiting the business.… Continue Reading
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SCOTUS agrees to hear ADA case on standing of website tester
Earlier this week, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case in which the question presented is whether an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) “tester” has Article III standing to challenge a place of public accommodation’s failure to provide disability accessibility information on its website, even if she lacked any intention of visiting that place of public accommodation. … Continue Reading
This week’s podcast: Websites as “places of public accommodation” under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): a deep dive into the legal and regulatory issues facing businesses
After reviewing a brief history of the ADA and the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) interpretation that Title III’s public accommodation accessibility requirements apply to websites, we look at DOJ’s approach to enforcing the ADA during the Biden Administration. We also review recent ADA litigation trends, the 11th Circuit’s landmark Winn-Dixie decision and its likely impact on future ADA litigation, how businesses are approaching ADA compliance in the absence of clear DOJ guidance setting a technical accessibility standard, and the prospects for federal legislation that would create a safe harbor from litigation. … Continue Reading
CFPB launches initiative for individuals with disabilities
The CFPB has launched “a first-of-its-kind nationwide initiative to provide financial counseling services to people with disabilities who are working or transitioning into the workforce.” The program is named “ROADS to Financial Independence.” ROADS stands for “Reach Outcomes. Achieve Dreams. Succeed.”
The initiative is based on the CFPB’s view that “in-person, individualized guidance delivered at trusted and accessible locations” is the best way to achieve financial capability. … Continue Reading
CFPB seeking information on strategies to build financial capabilities for veterans and other special groups
The CFPB is looking for responses by April 12 to two Requests for Information it has filed seeking information on how to build financial capabilities for people with disabilities, veterans in transition, and people who are economically vulnerable.
One RFI requests input from organizations and vendors that have an interest in and/or experience in providing financial coaching, particularly to veterans and economically vulnerable consumers. … Continue Reading