It is a little-known fact that, in 1994, Blockbuster video was the first store to display pre-paid gift cards for sale. Unlike VHS rentals, the gift card industry has only grown in popularity. Gift cards from major retailers...more
11/13/2019
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Restaurant Industry ,
Retail Market
In February 2017, we reported on a surge in website accessibility lawsuits brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”). This litigation trend has accelerated over the past year and shows no signs of slowing...more
3/21/2018
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Disability Discrimination ,
Internet Retailers ,
Mobile Apps ,
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Regulatory Standards ,
Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Title III ,
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
The skies are a little friendlier for drones now that the Dutch police have suspended their squad of drone-hunting eagles. This is also great news for retailers, as drone popularity continues to soar with overall electronics...more
1/10/2018
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Appeals ,
Drones ,
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) ,
Local Ordinance ,
Municipalities ,
Registration Requirement ,
Regulatory Oversight ,
Retail Market ,
Technology Sector ,
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The proliferation of accessibility lawsuits under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has not abated. It is well-documented that ADA-related litigation increased by 37% from 2015 to 2016, which is...more
2/22/2017
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E-Commerce ,
Internet Retailers ,
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Retail Market ,
Retailers ,
Technology ,
Title III ,
Website Accessibility ,
Website Owner Liability ,
Websites
It happened again—another incident involving an errant drone and a resident from the Garden State. As reported by various news sources, a New Jersey man attempted to photograph the Empire State Building with his drone. He was...more