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Lawyers and Rights: Publications and Resources
Title of
Document		Paper
Author		Peer
Review		Preface / PostfacePublication
Type		Publish
Date		Updated / Revised
Bill Bans Federal Jury Bias Against Disabled, ElderlySenator Edward J. Markey and Representative Lateefah Simon✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Announcement2025/07/24
San Diego Reaches Landmark Settlement Protecting Unhoused Vehicle DwellersDisability Rights Advocates✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Announcement2024/10/162025/04/21
Access-A-Ride Paratransit Users Win Decision in Case Against the MTA for Equal Fare DiscountsIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceAnnouncement2024/06/182024/09/20
State Agency Provides Housing for Non-Verbal Man After Civil Rights LawsuitNew York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI)Announcement2024/06/04
Disabled Inmates Sue NYS Prisons Over SolitaryDisability Rights Advocates✓ PrefaceAnnouncement2024/05/092025/02/06
Disability Advocates Challenge NYC Over Wheelchair-Accessible TaxisDisability Rights AdvocatesAnnouncement2024/02/222024/09/04
Deficient and Discriminatory Conditions at Kings County Juvenile Detention CenterDisability Rights AdvocatesInvestigative Report2023/09/052023/10/08
Berkeley Commission on Disability Members File Lawsuit Against City of Berkeley for Disability DiscriminationDisability Rights AdvocatesAnnouncement / Notification2023/08/252023/09/21
Nationwide Class of Deaf Civilian Employees and Applicants in Case Against USAFDisability Rights AdvocatesAnnouncement / Notification2023/04/102023/09/21
Disability Bias in AI Hiring Tools and Legal ProtectionJuyoun Han and Patrick LinYesInformative2020/11/252023/09/25
Can School Districts Carve Out a Placement from the IDEA's Stay-Put Provision?David Greco : RMO LLPInformative2020/05/012024/03/04
Multi-State Lawsuit Claims Apartment Owners, Developers Discriminated Against DisabledU.S. Department of Justice Office of Public AffairsAnnouncement2019/05/102024/06/09
U.S. Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability-Based Housing DiscriminationThe U.S. Justice DepartmentAnnouncement / Notification2019/02/212023/10/09
Students With Reading Disorders Sue School District for Failing to Educate ThemDisability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)Announcement, Notification2017/05/152024/03/29
Lawsuits Target NCAA, Riddell Over Concussion Compensation for College Football PlayersIan C. LangtreeInformative2017/01/312024/06/09
ACB Reaches Agreement with DC Taxi Companies for Blind Individuals with Service DogsWashington Lawyers CommitteeAnnouncement, Notification2016/06/272024/04/02
Blind Passenger Sues Uber for Dragging Her and Service Dog Down the StreetWashington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban AffairsAnnouncement2016/06/032024/04/17
False Claims Act Medical Device Lawsuit - Record $623M SettlementKenney & McCafferty, P.C.Announcement2016/03/032024/04/29
Statue of Liberty Ferry Service Sued for Alleged Failure of Safe and Lawful AccessUnited Spinal AssociationAnnouncement2016/02/122024/04/29
Deaf Wrestler Sues School for Barring Sign Language InterpreterIan C. LangtreeAwareness, Appreciation2015/12/052024/06/09
EEOC Sues Wal-Mart for Disability DiscriminationEEOCAnnouncement2015/07/042024/04/29
National Association of the Deaf Sues Harvard and MIT for DiscriminationCivil Rights Education and Enforcement CenterAnnouncement, Notification2015/02/122024/03/29
Legal Disputes About Kids with ASD: Family Income and Child BehaviorUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignInformative2015/01/172024/04/29
Crowdfunding for Legal Expenses in Litigation, Court, or Trial DefenseIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2015/01/132025/03/04
Advancing American Juvenile Justice ReformDepartment of Justice, Office of Justice ProgramsAnnouncement2014/09/242024/04/29
Caring for Individuals with Disabilities: Exploring GuardianshipThomas C. WeissInstructive / Helpful2014/06/052024/03/04
LSAC to Pay $7.73M Over Discriminatory LSAT PoliciesU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement, Notification2014/05/212024/04/02
Ambulance Chasing Lawsuits: Litigation, Extortion and Lawyer ComplaintsIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2013/12/282025/03/04
Divorce: What Happens to Special Needs ChildrenIan C. LangtreeInformative2013/12/282024/04/02
Legal Basis for Product Liability ClaimsIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/07/152024/04/29
National Class Action Sought Against CIGNA for Denial of ABA Therapy For AutismIan C. LangtreeAnnouncement2011/07/082024/06/06
Uphill Custody Battles Faced by People with DisabilitiesIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/06/252024/03/31
Zadroga Act: Compensation for 9/11 Recovery WorkersIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/03/302024/06/03
N-648 Form for Immigrants with DisabilitiesIan C. LangtreeInstructive / Helpful2011/03/112024/04/13
HUD Targeted in Suit for Illegal Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure ActionsAARPAnnouncement2011/03/082024/04/29
Missouri Man Convicted for SSI Claim MisbehaviorIan C. LangtreeAnnouncement / Notification2011/03/012024/02/19
Finding Lawyers That Handle Surgical Error LawsuitsIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/01/152024/04/02
Personal Injury Consultation: Questions to Ask Your LawyerIan C. LangtreeInformative2011/01/152024/02/19
High Court to Decide Reach of Anti-Retaliation ProvisionsKocurek & Krudop PCReports and Proceedings2011/01/092024/03/29
Paxil and the Risk of Birth DefectsIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/12/172024/03/31
JetBlue Fined for Violating Disability Code-Share Disclosure RulesU.S. Department of TransportationAnnouncement2010/12/142024/04/14
The Role of a Special Needs Trust (SNT)Ian C. LangtreeInformative2010/11/282024/04/14
Helping Homeowners, Veterans and Workers Access Legal ServicesIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/11/232024/04/19
United Spinal Association Sues MTA for Inaccessible Subway StationsUnited Spinal AssociationAnnouncement2010/10/132024/06/18
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Workers Sickness and Compensation IssuesIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/10/102024/03/31
Divorce and Your Mortgage: Options, Risks, and Legal Steps ExplainedIan C. Langtree✓ Preface
✓ Postface		Informative2010/10/042025/05/15
House Committee Approves Arthritis Prevention, Control and Cure ActArthritis FoundationYesAnnouncement2010/09/232024/04/17
Legal Effort to Stop New Physician Hospital Restrictions That Harm Medicare BeneficiariesRetireSafeAnnouncement2010/09/102024/04/17
AirTran Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Travelers With DisabilitiesIan C. LangtreeAnnouncement2010/08/312024/04/19
Debt Relief Options: Bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11, 13, and SettlementsIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/08/212024/06/07
Declaring Bankruptcy: Taxes that Can be DischargedIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/08/212024/06/06
U.S. Jails Hold More Mentally Ill Persons Than Hospitals DoIan C. Langtree✓ PrefaceInformative2010/08/212025/02/06
Evolution of Fatherhood in Divorce or Custody DisputesIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/08/212024/04/17
Special Olympics Illinois and Community High School District 94 Exclude Disabled Student UnlawfullyEquip for EqualityAnnouncement2010/08/172024/04/17
Proposed Family Court Law Will Help Parents With Disabilities Retain Custody, Visitation RightsDisability Rights CaliforniaInformative2010/08/142024/04/17
EEOC Sues Princeton Healthcare System for Disability DiscriminationU.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionYesAnnouncement2010/08/142024/04/23
Large Multifamily Developer Accused of Housing DiscriminationNational Fair Housing AllianceAnnouncement2010/08/092024/04/23
Briefs Filed in California and Illinois Supporting the Olmstead DecisionU.S. Department of JusticeYesAnnouncement2010/07/212024/06/09
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Blockbuster Inc. Under ADAU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement, Notification2010/07/202024/04/02
DOJ Settlement With QuikTrip Corporation Gas Stations Resolving ADA ClaimsU.S. Department of JusticeYesAnnouncement / Notification2010/07/152024/02/15
Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Children With AutismIan C. LangtreeAnnouncement2010/06/172024/06/09
Flying the Unfriendly Skies: DVT and Toxic Air LawsuitsIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/06/062024/04/29
AUSD Wins Lawsuit Over Measure HIan C. LangtreeAnnouncement / Notification2010/06/032024/02/19
What Does Plaintiff Law MeanIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/05/302024/02/19
Winning An SSDI Claim: Closed Period of DisabilityIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/05/242024/06/05
Veterans Courts: A Second Chance for Those Who Have ServedIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/05/232024/02/19
Responsibility for Children With Disabilities During and After DivorceIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/05/232024/05/21
SSDI Claims: Consultative ExaminationsIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/05/182024/06/05
Factors For Winning SSDI Claims: Age, Employment, EducationIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/05/182024/06/03
Using Medical Expert Witnesses at SSDI HearingsIan C. LangtreeInformative2010/05/172024/06/03
Disability Hate Crime Definition and InformationIan C. LangtreeGlossaries, Definitions2010/05/112024/06/01
Law Protects Seniors Bank Accounts From SeizureNational Consumer Law CenterAwareness, Appreciation2010/04/152024/06/08
U.S. Federal Legislation to End School Abusive Restraint and SeclusionNational Autism AssociationAnnouncement2010/03/062024/06/08
What Are Negligent Security Lawsuits?The Mayro Law FirmInformative2010/02/272024/04/29
AARP Urges Illinois to Repeal Discriminatory LawAARP IllinoisInformative2010/02/102024/06/08
The Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) Legal CenterThomas C. WeissInformative2010/01/132024/06/01
ADA Settlement Regarding Use of Electronic Book Readers in ClassroomsU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement2010/01/132024/06/03
Blind Organizations Resolve Litigation Over Kindle E-book ReaderNational Federation of the BlindAnnouncement2010/01/112024/06/08
Ruling on Illegal Furloughs in CaliforniaSocial Security AdministrationYesAnnouncement2010/01/042024/06/06
Civic Access for People With Disabilities Santa Rosa, CaliforniaU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement2009/12/172024/06/08
Justice Department Sues Attorney for Disability DiscriminationU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement2009/11/042024/06/06
Lawsuit Filed After Michigan Medicaid Dependents Denied Dental Healthcare AccessIan C. LangtreeInformative2009/10/302024/04/02
Firefighters Charged with Disability Fraud and PerjuryU.S. Department of JusticeYesAnnouncement2009/10/252024/04/29
EEOC v. Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity CommissionAnnouncement2009/10/022024/06/08
Laws To Protect Patients Genetic InformationHHS Press OfficeYesAnnouncement, Notification2009/10/022024/03/31
Supervalu Jewel-Osco Sued for Disability Rules and Discriminatory LeaveEEOCAnnouncement2009/09/152024/06/08
Defining Disability Under the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA)Ian C. LangtreeInformative2009/09/122024/06/01
$2.3 Billion Pharmaceutical Health Care Fraud SettlementU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement2009/09/022024/05/21
Alleged Disability Based Housing Discrimination Against Riverwalk CondominiumsU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement2009/08/272024/06/08
Disability Discrimination Lawsuit Against Indiana Provider of Retirement HousingU.S. Department of JusticeYesAnnouncement / Notification2009/08/142024/02/19
Evans Solutions Sued for Disability DiscriminationEEOCAnnouncement2009/08/062024/06/08
Disability Based Housing Discrimination Settlement Against Valley View ApartmentsU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement2009/08/052024/06/01
Estate Planning for Families with Disabled ChildrenDrew HemmingsInstructive / Helpful2009/07/192024/02/19
Justice Department Settles Allegations of Disability Discrimination Against St. John, IndianaU.S. Department of JusticeAnnouncement, Notification2009/03/182024/04/02
Justice Department Settles Lawsuit Against City of DaytonU.S. Department of JusticeYesAnnouncement2009/02/262024/04/29

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