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
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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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…
Osseo Area Schools Decided
Within the last week, the Supreme Court has come down with two decisions of relevance to our blog (Osseo Area Schools and Ames). Each is worth a separate blog. This week’s blog entry is going to be the Osseo Area…
A Two for One: Huber en banc and Magic Mushrooms
Before getting started on the blog entry of the week, housekeeping matters. Next week I will be traveling most of the week, so do not expect a blog entry from me next workweek. Also, I just did an hour long…
Employers and PHP’s are Subject to Disability Discrimination Laws
I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend.
As I have mentioned previously, the last few years have found me increasingly involved in the area of working with counsel representing healthcare professionals who are being forced out of…