ADA

In the United States,  businesses are required to adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act, or ADA.  Hotels are just one type of business that deals with the public that has been significantly impacted by the ADA. “Hotels” covers all places of lodging including...

United States businesses large, small, and tiny may find that it is in their best interests to create websites that are accessible to all. This can increase business, but it can also help avoid the avalanche of lawsuits now being filed against websites which a growing...

In California and throughout the United States, businesses can be confused as to what they must do to follow the Americans with Disabilities Act. For business owners like you who are trying to ensure all customers have a positive experience, it can be problematic if...

Companies in California are generally required to comply with the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act. While most people know that it applies to most physical locations such as restaurants or grocery stores, its rules can also be applied to websites depending...

Perhaps one of the more expensive elements of a commercial building construction or renovation is the installation of an elevator. Most buildings of more than three stories constructed after 1990 must contain an elevator that complies with accessibility rules of the...

If you own an existing commercial development, you may know that you must adhere to requirements set out in the Americans with Disabilities Act. However, you may not know where to start in order to bring your building into compliance. You need to know that, if you...

As a business owner, you understand the importance of reaching potential clients and customers. As a result, you likely have a website for your company that can provide information for those interested in your business, provide opportunities for making purchases...

California State Court Follows "No Place No Case" Doctrine.  In Thurston v. Midvale Corp., 39 Cal. App. 5th 634, 640-41 (Sep 3, 2019) , the Court closely followed 9th circut Federal Case, Robles vs Domino's Pizza.  On the one hand, the Court allowed an ADA website...

You may have taken every possible step to provide accessibility to your customers with disabilities, as required in the Americans with Disabilities Act. This may include replacing steps with ramps, widening doorways, adding grab bars in the bathrooms and anything else...

If you own a multifamily rental property, you know how difficult it can be to make sure you are doing everything you have to do to maintain the buildings and protect the rights of your tenants. This can be an overwhelming endeavor, and it can be expensive as well. One...