An Update on ADA Drive-by Lawsuits

An Update on ADA Drive-by Lawsuits

When
Nov 15, 20172:00pm to 3:30pm
Eastern Time
Cost
Free
Where
Distance Education
Format
Recorded event
Category
ADA Basics
Region
Region 5 – Great Lakes ADA Center
Region 6 – Southwest ADA Center
ADA Knowledge Translation Center

Recent news segments focusing on the misuse of the ADA in so-called “drive-by” Lawsuits has caused widespread confusion and reaction among the general public. Attorney J. Aaron McCullough will provide an update about so-called ADA “drive-by” lawsuits across the country, including some of the more recent media reports on this issue. This webinar will focus on the legal reality behind these lawsuits and also take a look at proposed legal reform and related updates on this issue.

Learning objectives for this session include:

  1. Update and review of so-called “drive-by” lawsuits and relevant recent case law

  2. A discussion of proposed or pending legal reform on this issue

  3. Understanding how to enforce Title III rights through available remedies and avoid the label of "drive-by" lawsuits

  4. A review of defenses against this type of “drive-by” lawsuit for the business community

Event Details

Status
Open