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By: Ashley S. Jenkins and Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth Synopsis: The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) sued Department of Justice (DOJ) and Health and Human Services (HHS), claiming that the agencies’ Interim Final Rules extending WCAG 2.1 AA compliance deadlines for state and local governments and recipients of HHS assistance violated the Administrative Procedure Act’s notice-and-comment requirements…

Continue Reading National Federation of the Blind Challenges Last-Minute Deadline Extensions for Website and Mobile App Accessibility
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By: Chris Palamountain

Seyfarth Synopsis: DOJ issues Interim Rule extending Title II ADA web accessibility compliance deadlines by one year.

The DOJ finally answered the question on everyone’s minds: is it going to take action on the Title II website regulations, and if so, what? We now – 4 days before the compliance deadline – have an answer. Today, April…

Continue Reading DOJ Extends ADA Title II Website Accessibility Deadlines for Governmental Entities—But Litigation and Compliance Risks Remain

By:  Kristina M. Launey & Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth Synopsis: Plaintiffs filed 3,117 website accessibility lawsuits in federal court in 2025 – a 27% increase from 2024. 

Website accessibility lawsuits filed in federal court bounced back from their two-year decline in 2025, with a significant increase from 2024 filings.  The total number of lawsuits filed in federal court alleging…

Continue Reading Federal Court Website Accessibility Lawsuit Filings Bounce Back in 2025
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Seyfarth Synopsis:  ADA Title III controversies continue unabated but there will be no new regulations. 

By: Minh N. Vu

We know we are cheating a little by doing 2026 predictions two months into the year, but better late than never, right?

On the litigation front, it’s business as usual.  Plaintiffs continue to send demand letters and file lawsuits about inaccessible…

Continue Reading 2026 Crystal Ball:  What to Expect in the ADA Title III Universe This Year
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By: Ashley S. Jenkins, Kristina M. Launey, John W. Egan

Seyfarth synopsis: The DOJ filed a Statement of Interest opposing the settlement of a website accessibility class action in California federal court, arguing it does not ensure increased access and disproportionately compensates plaintiffs’ attorneys over the class members with vision disabilities.  The DOJ also asserted that Class Counsel’s…

Continue Reading DOJ Throws Wrench Into Proposed ADA Website Accessibility Class Settlement
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By: Kristina M. Launey and Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth Synopsis: DOJ’s regulatory agenda includes intent to conduct economic impact reviews of Title II and III 2010 regulations and re-examine the Title II website accessibility regulations. 

Among the many interests of our brilliant law librarian, Susan Ryan, is reading the Federal Register Table of Contents for developments relative to our Firm’s…

Continue Reading DOJ To Re-Examine All ADA Title II and III Regulations on a “TBD” Timetable
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By: Ashley S. Jenkins and Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth synopsis: 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 review them.

On March 19, 2025, to comply with President Trump’s January 20, 2025 memorandum…

Continue Reading DOJ Withdraws Eleven ADA Guidance Documents For Public Accommodations
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By: Ashley S. Jenkins and Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth synopsis: The DOJ’s new step-by-step guidance for state and local governments on how to comply with new regulations that mandate accessible web content is also useful for public accommodations looking to make their websites and mobile apps accessible to individuals with disabilities.

In April 2024, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) published…

Continue Reading The DOJ Provides Practical Guidance on How to Implement a Digital Accessibility Program
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By Minh N. Vu

Seyfarth Synopsis: 2024 saw some interesting developments and an uptick in lawsuit filings from 2023; expect less ADA Title III enforcement and rulemaking activity from DOJ in 2025.

The first quarter of this century concluded with yet another busy year for ADA Title III litigation.  While we are still finalizing the numbers, 2024 saw a meaningful…

Continue Reading Our 2024 ADA Title III Recap and Predictions for 2025
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By Minh N. Vu and John W. Egan

Seyfarth synopsis:  Public accommodations planning to add EV charging stations to their properties should take note of these proposed guidelines and file comments by November 4, 2024.

Recognizing that more and more retailers, shopping malls, lodging facilities, gas stations, and restaurants are providing EV charging stations (“EVCS”) for customer use on their…

Continue Reading U.S. Access Board Issues Proposed Rule for Accessible Electric Vehicle Charging Stations