Tag:Americans with Disabilities Act

Paul Parisi Rejoins Jackson Lewis as Principal in Denver

Employment law firm Jackson Lewis P.C. announced Paul Parisi rejoined the firm as a principal in its Denver office.

U.S. Supreme Court Hearing Oral Arguments for Nine Cases in October

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments for nine cases in October.

Rehabilitation Act Celebrates 50 Years

The 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 was reflected upon by the U.S. Justice Department Sept. 26. 

Court Opinion: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for Aug. 2

A 10th Circuit panel out of Denver, Colorado, affirmed the district court’s grant of summary judgment in a termination case.

33rd Anniversary of ADA Commemorated

On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law, paving the way to protect people with disabilities against discrimination. 

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion for May 23

A 10th Circuit panel out of Kansas City affirmed a district court’s ruling in an employment discrimination case brought by a pregnant bank worker.

SCOTUS Agrees to Hear ADA ‘Tester’ Standing Appeal

The case asks the court to resolve a circuit split stemming from a serial plaintiff who considers herself an ADA “tester.”

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Deaf Student’s ADA Complaint

SCOTUS found IDEA's exhaustion requirement doesn’t foreclose ADA complaints looking for compensatory damages.