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Disability
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Gov Con Employment Exchange
Breaking News: OFCCP Eliminates Disability Self-ID Requirement and 7% Utilization Goal for Affirmative Action Plans
By Laura A. Mitchell, Scott M. Pechaitis, Patricia Anderson Pryor
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has finalized changes to its regulations under Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, eliminating several longstanding…
P.I.S.S.D.
What Couples Should Know About Disability Benefits Before Saying “I Do”
By Bob Kraft
Marriage upends a lot. Guest lists, venues, honeymoon logistics — couples obsess over all of it. But disability benefits? Rarely comes up—big mistake. When one or both partners receive Social…
P.I.S.S.D.
The Disability Costs Most Financial Plans Ignore
By Bob Kraft
Your income vanishes. But you’re not retired — you’re just unable to work. Most people lean on their emergency fund or health insurance when they picture a disability scenario, yet…
Colorado Construction Litigation
Building More Than a Ramp: HHMR and the Home Builders Foundation
By David McLain
Last Friday, four members of the Higgins, Hopkins, McLain & Roswell team traded briefs, depositions, and construction litigation files for lumber, drills, and a day on a jobsite. HHMR attorneys…
Law Times News
Capacity before accommodations: court orders assessment for disabled self-represented plaintiff
Judge finds litigant conduct, not disability itself, triggered need for independent assessment
Labor & Employment Insights
Look Before You Leave: 4th Circuit Encourages Other ADA Accommodations
By Sarahanne Y. Vaughan, Jennifer M. Trulock
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held that an employee could establish a failure to accommodate claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act, where the employee requested to be…
India Legal
Independence Day 2026: CJI Surya Kant hosts PwD delegation at Supreme Court, Reaffirms commitment to inclusive Justice
In a significant gesture underscoring the judiciary’s constitutional commitment to equality, dignity and substantive inclusion, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant hosted a special interaction with a delegation of Persons…
India Legal
Supreme Court backs rail travel concessions for acid attack survivors, Centre to frame policy
By Legal Desk
The Central Government informed the Supreme Court that it has agreed in principle to formulate a policy providing railway travel concessions to acid attack survivors, particularly to facilitate their travel…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
OMB Extends Disability Self-ID Form for Covered Federal Contractors to July 2029
By By: Janet Q. Lewis, Zachary V. Zagger
Quick Hits The Office of Management and Budget (OMB), through the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), has renewed Form CC-305, which invites applicants and employees of covered contractors…
Healthcare Perspectives
District Court Rejects Attempt by Disability Advocates to Prevent New York Medical Aid in Dying Law from Going into Effect
Under the terms of legislation signed into law by New York Governor Kathy Hochul on February 6, 2026, the New York Medical Aid in Dying Act was to become effective…