Yesterday, the United States Supreme Court heard oral argument in the Osseo Area School District case, transcript here. It was ostensibly about whether a higher standard for damages existed for IDEA claim than for the ADA/Rehabilitation Act claims. It
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William D. Goren is one of the country’s foremost authorities on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. For 28 years and continuing, he has been advising on ADA compliance as both an attorney and professor—of which during his time as a full-time academic at various institutions in Chicago, he won numerous teaching awards and achieved tenure.
With the goal of making all aspects of the ADA (Titles I, II, III, V, constitutional law), the Rehabilitation Act and related laws understandable, Mr. Goren’s practice is divided into two equally important areas. First, a representation side. On the representation side, Mr. Goren will take individuals through administrative processes. Mr. Goren will also co-counsel with other attorneys on their ADA matters (both plaintiff and defense). Examples of Mr. Goren’s co-counseling include defending places of public accommodations from title III architectural barrier lawsuits and the prosecuting of an effective communication case. Finally, the representation side includes providing legal advice on ADA and related matters.
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§309 Contains a Fundamental Alteration Defense
I hope everyone had a happy Passover and a happy Easter. For those who are Roman Catholic, my condolences on the passing of the Pope.
Today’s blog entry concerns §309 of the ADA. It asks the question of whether…
Remote Learning as a Reasonable Accommodation, Deference to Educational Institutions, and Other Good Stuff
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, I want to wish everyone celebrating Passover, a happy Passover. Also, want to wish everyone celebrating Easter this weekend, a happy Easter.
Turning to the blog entry of the…
You Don’t Have to Have a Disability to Get Backpay Under Title I of the ADA
Congratulation to University of Connecticut for a tremendous win yesterday. Their coach now with a record 12 NCAA Division I titles. He already had most number of victories for a coach at the Division I level in basketball. Tonight, is…
The Starting Line is What the ADA and Rehabilitation Act are All About
Picture immediately above is a Track and field starting line (white lane numbers on orange track)
Today’s blog entry has been getting a lot of press on Law 360, which I subscribe to. It was brought to my attention…
A Doubleheader: Direct Threat (Service Animals), and Loper Bright Going Forward
I wanted to get up a short blog entry this week on a couple of points (with baseball season starting, I thought the doubleheader in the title was appropriate). I already know what I am going to be blogging on…
Surprise Surprise: Service Dogs in Training Are Covered by the ADA
I hope everyone is surviving their March madness pool, if you are participating in one. So far, I am doing okay in the pools I am in. Best of luck to…
What an Employer Should Not Do When Faced With an Employee’s Request to Use a Service Animal at Work
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, my daughter will be coming home for spring break this coming Friday. Her break is a week, so it may not be possible to do a blog entry next week.…
District Court in Minnesota Makes the Case for Why Internet Sites are Places of Public Accommodations
Today’s blog entry comes from Minnesota. It was actually sent to me by the plaintiff’s attorney on the case. It has also been blogged on already by others, but I wanted to offer my own perspective. The case of the…
Can Police Escape Liability if They go About the Situation Nicely Regardless of Statutory Provisions
Before getting started on the blog entry for the week, there is a reason why the blog entry is late this week. I was out of town visiting family Monday through Wednesday of this week. Then, I spent Thursday catching…