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If you run a small business, you may have heard about a wave of lawsuits that people are filing under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Some of these come from people known as testers, and they can catch business owners off guard. Understanding how these...

A lawsuit over property access can bring sudden stress to your business operations. You may assume that your business tenant handles all property access issues under your lease agreement. However, you cannot shift your legal duties to avoid court cases. Handling a...

A sudden lawsuit under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act can disrupt your business operations and threaten your hard earned assets. When your company receives a formal summons, you must make calm and calculated decisions rather than react out of panic. ...

An ADA lawsuit can feel like a problem that should be resolved once the first case ends. Many business owners assume that if they settle, make changes or respond to one complaint, they have handled the issue for good. That is not always how these cases work. In some...

When a California business settles an ADA lawsuit, it often feels as if it has resolved the problem. The business pays money and closes the case. Many owners believe this agreement protects them from another lawsuit over the same issue. However, a settlement is a...

Outdoor dining has become a popular option for restaurants and cafes across California. With patios, parklets, and sidewalk seating now part of everyday business, ADA compliance is more important than ever. If your business offers outdoor dining, you must make sure...

Service animals create complex challenges for many businesses in California. You may not intend to violate the ADA or state law, but unclear policies can lead to lawsuits. Fortunately, there are defenses you can use if your business gets accused of discrimination over...

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) helps protect the rights of people with medical challenges. Individuals with disabling medical conditions have the right to certain accommodations from their employers and landlords. They also have the right to access the same...

AccessiBe was sued in case named: Sherwin K. Parikh MD, P.C. d/b/a Tribeca Skin Center, on behalf of itself and all other similarly situated vs. Accessibe, Inc. Click here to view the lawsuit filed on June 26th, 2024.  

Important New Developments in Website Legal Compliance Fake Claims We are seeing more and more lawsuits being filed by Plaintiffs who allege that websites are inaccessible to blind persons and are therefore in violation of the ADA, even though the evidence indicates...