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California is a jurisdiction that prioritizes being highly compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. The Golden State is known to be litigious in this regard; part of this stems from the way that ADA complaints and lawsuits are treated as civil rights...

The Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA, passed in 1990. In 2012, parking lot compliance with Title III of the ADA became mandatory. This is a federal regulation and non-compliance can cause real problems for businesses and landlords. California's business...

Owners of California properties and businesses have to ensure that their land parcels and buildings are in compliance with several laws and regulations at all times. Otherwise, it sets them up for lawsuits. One common blind spot is ADA compliance simply because there...

Residents and businesses in California may be interested in reading this article about how a judge has ruled against three lawsuits filed by a former disbarred lawyer for supposed ADA violations. These were against three Peninsula hotels, The Nest, Four Seasons and...

Companies in California and throughout the country that have websites must generally ensure that those sites are in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. Doing so helps to ensure that all visitors to a company's website have an enjoyable experience, and...

Companies that have a presence online may be vulnerable to lawsuits if their websites are not compliant with the Americans With Disabilities Act. California businesses, including their web design contractors, should be especially vigilant about compliance. Statistics...

Companies that offer online services must ensure that their websites comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). California businesses and others that don't comply with ADA website guidelines could face financial penalties of up to $150,000. In addition to...

The Americans With Disabilities Act sets guidelines that facilities in California must follow to make hallways wheelchair accessible. It requires that halls measure no less than 36 inches wide for commercial establishments, and the halls must provide a clearance space...

Residents of California may be interested in learning about this recent ruling by a United States District Judge in the Northern District of New York. The plaintiff, who is disabled, has been filing "cookie cutter" lawsuits regarding ADA website compliance. Her recent...