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Facilities Accessibility Standards on the Chopping Block at the Department of Energy

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The Department of Energy recently issued a fast-track proposed rule that would eliminate accessibility standards for facilities of recipients of federal funding under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.  Is ADA Title III...more

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DOL Withdraws Rule Aimed at Eliminating Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities

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On July 7, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) formally withdrew its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would have amended 29 C.F.R. part 525 by phasing out the issuance of certificates authorizing subminimum...more

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OFCCP proposes regulatory changes to reflect Administration’s policies

Spoiler: Section 503 takes center stage. The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dropped three proposed rules on July 1, offering revisions to its existing regulatory scheme. Key highlights: • Executive Order...more

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DOJ Withdraws 11 Pieces of Americans With Disabilities Act Title III Guidance: What Covered Businesses Need to Know

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew 11 documents providing guidance to businesses on compliance with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title III). The DOJ Guidance sets forth how the agency interprets...more

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Department of Justice Loosens the Requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 19, 2025 that it was eliminating 11 separate previously issued guidance documents concerning compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The basis of...more

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DOJ Withdraws Eleven ADA Guidance Documents For Public Accommodations

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The Trump DOJ rescinded five COVID-19 related documents and six older guidance documents designed to educate businesses on the requirements of the ADA, claiming that the recission will reduce the burden on businesses to...more

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Members Of Congress Urge DOJ To Declare That Private Website Accessibility Lawsuits Violate Due Process

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Responding to the surge of website accessibility lawsuits filed under Title III of the ADA, 103 members of Congress from both parties sent a letter to Attorney General Sessions urging action to stem the tide of website...more

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DOJ Rescinds 10 ADA Guidance Documents

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U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions recently announced that the Department of Justice (DOJ) rescinded 25 guidance documents that the department deemed unnecessary, inconsistent with existing law, or otherwise improper....more

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DOJ Nixes All Pending ADA Rulemakings, Including Website Access Rules

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Justice Department withdraws pending rulemakings for accessible websites, furniture and non-fixed equipment.The current Department of Justice’s (DOJ) regulatory approach to Title III of the ADA is yet...more

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DOE Rescinds Guidance Documents Related to Idea and Rehabilitation Act

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On February 24, 2017, President Trump signed Executive Order 13777. This order required Federal agencies to evaluate their existing regulations and make recommendations to the agency head regarding their repeal, replacement,...more

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DOJ Places Website Rulemaking on the “Inactive” List

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Trump Administration’s first Unified Agenda reveals DOJ has placed web accessibility, medical equipment, and furniture rulemakings under Title II and III of the ADA on Inactive List....more

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What’s on the Agenda? Tips and OT

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Each spring and fall, Washington waits with bated breath as the Executive Branch releases its regulatory agenda. As the first pronouncement of some of the specifics of the Trump Administration’s regulatory plans, this year’s...more

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