Tag:Americans with Disabilities Act

New Colorado Law Aims to Raise Accessibility Standards in Local Building Codes

The law’s sponsors hope that the measure will increase accessibility and reduce the amount of ADA lawsuits brought against municipalities and businesses.

Court Opinions: 10th Circuit Affirms Qualified Immunity for Officer Involved in Lakewood Shooting

The 10th Circuit concluded that under the circumstances in the case, which involved smoke and a fire, the officer’s lethal force was justified.

Nevada Employment Attorney Dora Lane Joins Ascent Employment Law

Ascent Employment Law announced on Feb. 6 that Nevada-based employment attorney Dora Lane is joining the firm, reuniting with Ascent founder Emily Hobbs.

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.