B.C. Civil Liberties Association argues fixed sentences without personalization “cruel and unusual”
Administrative
Supreme Court of Canada tackles mandatory minimum sentences for firearms
B.C. Civil Liberties Association argues fixed sentences without personalization ‘cruel and unusual’
PA Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Names Two New Workers’ Compensation Judges
In recent years, the Pennsylvania Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has been more transparent with the hiring of new Workers’ Compensation Judges (WCJs). While we generally have to rely on word of mouth for the retirement or transfer of a WCJ…
Federal Website Accessibility Lawsuits Increased in 2021 Despite Mid-Year Pandemic Lull
By Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth Synopsis: ADA Title III website accessibility lawsuits filed in federal courts in 2021 jumped 14% over 2020, besting the 12% 2020 increase aided by a huge November 2021 spike in filings.
The…
Federal Website Accessibility Lawsuits Increased in 2021 Despite Mid-Year Pandemic Lull
By Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth Synopsis: ADA Title III website accessibility lawsuits filed in federal courts in 2021 jumped 14% over 2020, besting the 12% 2020 increase aided by a huge November 2021 spike in filings.
The…
The DOJ’s New Guidance Says Website Accessibility is an Enforcement Priority but Provides No New Legal Insights
By Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth synopsis: The DOJ issued a new guidance on website accessibility that contains basic information about the ADA’s requirements for lay people but no new information for legal practitioners.
We can only speculate as to whether…
The DOJ’s New Guidance Says Website Accessibility is an Enforcement Priority but Provides No New Legal Insights
By Minh N. Vu
Seyfarth synopsis: The DOJ issued a new guidance on website accessibility that contains basic information about the ADA’s requirements for lay people but no new information for legal practitioners.
We can only speculate as to whether…
Price Gouging Enforcement to Continue Post-Pandemic
March 15, 2022
Though many states have either rescinded or allowed their pandemic-related declarations of emergency to expire, state attorneys general are continuing to monitor and enforce against price gouging.
For example, several state attorneys general have recently issued press…
Russia, Ukraine: Update as of March 21
The Bass, Berry & Sims international trade team is actively monitoring the situation in Russia and Ukraine and providing real-time advice to clients on managing the situation. This post summarizes the evolving situation as of Monday, March 21 concerning current…
COVID-19 and the courts: Mar. 21, 2022 update
This week’s roundup for courthouses across Canada