I did mention in my last blog entry that I might not be posting this week. Turns out, I had some time over the Memorial Day weekend to do a post, so here goes. I do hope everyone had a
Understanding the ADA
The Blog of William D. Goren, J.D. LL.M.
Understanding the ADA is a blog published by William D. Goren J.D., LL.M., LLC that focuses on legal issues related to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. The blog covers topics such as federal court decisions interpreting ADA provisions, state immunity versus federal claims, reasonable accommodations in employment and public accommodations, architectural barrier litigation, and legislative developments affecting ADA compliance. It also addresses practical challenges faced by persons with disabilities, including forced participation in programs due to disability and the interactive process in employment accommodations. The blog analyzes case law, statutory changes, and regulatory interpretations relevant to disability rights enforcement.
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Enacted Georgia Legislation with Implications Everywhere
As readers know, I rarely blog more than once a week, but it does happen from time to time. This week is a really good week for me to blog twice because the Georgia legislature just completed the session with…
DOJ Service Animal Rules Might Just Stop at the State Hospital or Prison’s Gate
I hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. A housekeeping matter. My daughter comes home at the beginning of next week for two weeks before heading off to her internship. So, my schedule will be all over the place and…
What’s in a Name Matters: Is it Coaching or is it Impermissible Medical Exams/Disability Related Inquiries
This week’s blog entry is a case that has been previously blogged on by others in the blogosphere. Robin Shea in her blog blogged on our case of the week, here. However, as readers know, there are occasions where…
The Scope of the Ending Forced Arbitration Act When it Comes to Related Claims
Before getting started on the blog entry for the week, last week, the Federal Bar Association blog posted my piece on the interactive process. It’s an unusual piece of writing in that it talks about the step-by-step approach to the…
Showing that Removal of Architectural Barriers is not Readily Achievable Doesn’t End the Analysis
This week’s blog entry focuses on what happens if assuming for the sake of argument, renovations are not readily achievable at a place of public accommodation, whether that ends the analysis. The answer is no. The case also discusses just…
Work Product Privilege and AI an Issue Just Not Going Away
This week is disability awareness week. I suppose every week is disability awareness week for me😊. In keeping with the spirit of the week, we have another blog entry.
Previously, we have blogged on whether the work product privilege…
The Rapidly Evolving World of Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals in Housing
I hope everyone had a happy Easter and had or is having a good Passover.
Also, congratulations to UCLA on their women’s Division I basketball national championship and to Michigan on their men’s Division I basketball national championship.
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Looking for Clues: Is a Failure to Accommodate an Adverse Action Post Muldrow?
I hope everyone is enjoying the start of baseball season. The NCAA’s women tournament is about to get very interesting now that they are in a situation where the likelihood, though you never know for sure, is that the top…
Lost Opportunity as a Substitute for Emotional Distress Damages in Title II Cases
Before getting started on the blog entry for the week, if anybody is interested in the journey I took to get to my law and consulting practices, I discussed that journey in this article.
This week’s blog entry…