HSB Blog
Florida Court Rules Grocery Store Website is Subject to the ADA
June 28, 2017
Recently, the District Court for the Southern District of Florida held in Gil v. Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc., that Winn Dixie’s website violated Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), and awarded the plaintiff attorneys fees and injunctive relief. Many believe this to be the first trial regarding website accessibility to date.
Now What?: ADA’s Website Accessibility Guidelines May Take Longer than Anticipated
April 04, 2017
Recently, the SC Employers’ Blog alerted you to a rising trend where serial claimants send demand letters to various private companies alleging the company’s website discriminates against individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Proposed Termination of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
June 20, 2018
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department) recently issued a notice proposing to terminate the international entrepreneur parole program (IE Program) in accordance with Executive Order 13767, entitled Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements, because the IE Program represents an overly broad interpretation of the Department’s parole authority, lacks sufficient protections for U.S. workers and investors, and is not the appropriate vehicle for attracting and retaining talented international entrepreneurs.
More ACA: President Trump’s Termination of Cost-Sharing Reduction Payments
October 17, 2017
Late Thursday evening after President Trump issued an Executive Order earlier in the day directing various administrative agencies to take suggested actions for the hope of reducing the cost of health insurance, discussed here, the Trump Administration announced it would terminate cost-sharing reduction (“CSR”) payments based upon guidance to the Administration by the Department of Justice indicating that there is no federal appropriation for the CSR payments.
Last Stop: SCOTUS Reviews the Immigration Ban
July 06, 2017
President Trump’s Second Executive Order acted to limit the entry of foreign nationals and refugees into the United States.
