Today’s blog entry came down to a close call between two cases that were decided last week. In the first case, Robin Shea, of Constangy Brooks, discussed a religious accommodation case, here, which also has significant implications for the
William D. Goren J.D., LL.M., LLC
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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A Twofer: A Short Discussion of How Far the Honest Belief Rule Extends and What Constitutes a Judicial Act
Today’s blog entry is a real short one. I actually have quite a pile of cases to blog on, but I ultimately decided to keep it short. In particular, I wanted to focus on a couple of different concepts that…
Regarded As Discussed with Clarity Rarely Seen Before and Adverse Action After Muldrow
The ADA turned 35 this weekend. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This week’s blog entry is a two-for-one. In the first case, we discuss a case, Meza v. Union Pacific Railroad Company, here, decided by the Eighth Circuit on July 25,…
Landlords Can Charge a Fee for ESA’s/Pets and the Impact of Loper Bright
This week’s blog entry come to me courtesy of Clinical Law Prof. Emeritus Leonard Sandler of the University of Iowa Law School. It asks the question of whether a landlord can charge a pet deposit for an ESA (emotional support…
ABA Formal Opinion 517 and How it Pertains to Persons with Disabilities
This week’s blog entry discusses ABA Formal Opinion 517. That opinion talks about discrimination in the jury selection process under ABA model rule 8.4(g) which prohibits attorneys from discriminating on the basis of various protected characteristics. As readers of my…
What Notice is Required to Activate the Mandatory Reassignment Process Assuming a Mandatory Reassignment Process Exists in the First Place
I hope everybody had a great Fourth of July weekend.
Today’s blog entry deals with a couple of different questions. First, in a situation where a person can no longer do the essential functions of the job with or…
Plaintiff Loses But Persons with Disabilities Going Forward Don’t
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, I want to wish everyone a happy Fourth of July holiday. Be safe and have fun.
Today’s blog entry is a published decision from the Fourth Circuit, Tarquinio v.…
Stanley Decided
On June 20, 2025, the Supreme Court decided Stanley, which we discussed here. There is no need to go into the facts as we have already covered that previously. Accordingly, the blog entry is divided into the categories of:…
The Equal Protection Classification of Transgender Individuals and its Implications for the ADA Going Forward
As everyone knows, I normally don’t blog more than once a week but there are exceptions. I had a bit of time this morning and this is a very short blog entry, so I decided to do a blog entry…
The Case for Why McDonnell Douglas as a Summary Judgment Tool Makes No Sense
This week’s blog entry discusses Justice Thomas with Justice Gorsuch joining concurring opinion in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services, here. By now, you most likely know that the opinion for the Court written by Justice Jackson, holds…