Laws and Rights: Publications and Resources

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Laws and Rights: Publications and Resources (95 Items)
Title & Author	Ed	Publish Revised
Bill Bans Federal Jury Bias Against Disabled, Elderly - Senator Edward J. Markey and Representative Lateefah Simon	✓ ✓	2025/07/24
San Diego Reaches Landmark Settlement Protecting Unhoused Vehicle Dwellers - Disability Rights Advocates	✓ ✓	2024/10/16 2025/04/21
AAR Paratransit Users Win Equal Fare Discount Lawsuit - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2024/06/18 2026/01/31
Non-Verbal Man Wins Housing After Disability Lawsuit - New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI)	✓ ✓	2024/06/04 2026/01/31
Disabled Inmates Sue NYS Prisons Over Solitary - Disability Rights Advocates	✓ ✓	2024/05/09 2026/01/31
NYC Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Lawsuit Settlement Update - Disability Rights Advocates	✓ ✓	2024/02/22 2026/02/22
Kings County Juvenile Detention Center Abuse Investigation - Disability Rights Advocates	✓ ✓	2023/09/05 2026/02/10
Berkeley Disability Commission Sues City Over ADA Violations - Disability Rights Advocates	✓ ✓	2023/08/25 2026/02/10
EEOC Certifies USAF Deaf Employee Discrimination Class - Disability Rights Advocates	✓ ✓	2023/04/10 2026/02/10
AI Hiring Discrimination Against People With Disabilities - Juyoun Han and Patrick Lin	✓ ✓	2020/11/25 2026/02/06
Can School Districts Carve Out a Placement from the IDEA's Stay-Put Provision? - David Greco : RMO LLP	✓ ✓	2020/05/01 2026/02/02
DOJ Sues Apartment Developer for Disability Discrimination - U.S. Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs	✓ ✓	2019/05/10 2026/02/08
DOJ Sues Texas Apartment Complex for ADA Housing Violations - The U.S. Justice Department	✓ ✓	2019/02/21 2026/02/10
Reading Disorder Lawsuit Against Berkeley School District - Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)	✓ ✓	2017/05/15 2026/02/06
NCAA Riddell Concussion Lawsuits Seek Player Compensation - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2017/01/31 2026/02/10
DC Taxi Service Dogs Access Agreement Reached with ACB - Washington Lawyers Committee	✓ ✓	2016/06/27 2026/02/10
Blind Passenger Sues Uber for Dragging Her and Service Dog Down the Street - Washington Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs		2016/06/03 2024/04/17
False Claims Act Medical Device Lawsuit - Record $623M Settlement - Kenney & McCafferty, P.C.		2016/03/03 2024/04/29
Statue of Liberty Ferry Service Sued for Alleged Failure of Safe and Lawful Access - United Spinal Association		2016/02/12 2024/04/29
Deaf Wrestler Lawsuit Against Michigan School Athletic - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2015/12/05 2026/02/06
EEOC Sues Wal-Mart for Disability Discrimination - EEOC		2015/07/04 2024/04/29
National Association of the Deaf Sues Harvard and MIT for Discrimination - Civil Rights Education and Enforcement Center		2015/02/12 2024/03/29
Legal Disputes About Kids with ASD: Family Income and Child Behavior - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign		2015/01/17 2024/04/29
Crowdfunding for Legal Expenses in Litigation, Court, or Trial Defense - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2015/01/13 2025/03/04
Advancing American Juvenile Justice Reform - Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs		2014/09/24 2024/04/29
Legal Guardianship for Disabled Individuals - Thomas C. Weiss	✓ ✓	2014/06/05 2026/02/04
LSAC to Pay $7.73M Over Discriminatory LSAT Policies - U.S. Department of Justice		2014/05/21 2024/04/02
Ambulance Chasing Lawsuits: Litigation, Extortion and Lawyer Complaints - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2013/12/28 2025/03/04
Divorce and Special Needs Children: Legal Considerations - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2013/12/28 2026/02/04
Legal Basis for Product Liability Claims - Ian C. Langtree		2011/07/15 2024/04/29
National Class Action Sought Against CIGNA for Denial of ABA Therapy For Autism - Ian C. Langtree		2011/07/08 2024/06/06
Uphill Custody Battles Faced by People with Disabilities - Ian C. Langtree		2011/06/25 2024/03/31
Zadroga Act: Compensation for 9/11 Recovery Workers - Ian C. Langtree		2011/03/30 2024/06/03
N-648 Form: Disability Exceptions for U.S. Naturalization - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2011/03/11 2026/04/13
HUD Targeted in Suit for Illegal Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Actions - AARP		2011/03/08 2024/04/29
Missouri Man Convicted for SSI Claim Misbehavior - Ian C. Langtree		2011/03/01 2024/02/19
How to Find a Lawyer for Surgical Error Lawsuits - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2011/01/15 2026/04/13
Personal Injury Consultation: Questions to Ask Your Lawyer - Ian C. Langtree		2011/01/15 2024/02/19
Anti-Retaliation Law: Third-Party Protection Under Title VII - Kocurek & Krudop PC	✓ ✓	2011/01/09 2026/01/31
Paxil and the Risk of Birth Defects - Ian C. Langtree		2010/12/17 2024/03/31
JetBlue Fined for Violating Disability Code-Share Disclosure Rules - U.S. Department of Transportation		2010/12/14 2024/04/14
The Role of a Special Needs Trust (SNT) - Ian C. Langtree		2010/11/28 2024/04/14
Helping Homeowners, Veterans and Workers Access Legal Services - Ian C. Langtree		2010/11/23 2024/04/19
United Spinal Sues MTA Over Inaccessible NYC Subways - United Spinal Association	✓ ✓	2010/10/13 2026/01/31
Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Workers Sickness and Compensation Issues - Ian C. Langtree		2010/10/10 2024/03/31
Divorce and Your Mortgage: Options, Risks, and Legal Steps Explained - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/10/04 2025/05/15
Arthritis Prevention Control Cure Act Committee Approval - Arthritis Foundation	✓ ✓	2010/09/23 2026/01/31
Medicare Hospital Access Rights Legal Challenge Update - RetireSafe	✓ ✓	2010/09/10 2026/01/31
AirTran Fined for Violating Rules Protecting Travelers With Disabilities - Ian C. Langtree		2010/08/31 2024/04/19
Debt Relief Options: Bankruptcy Chapters 7, 11, 13, and Settlements - Ian C. Langtree		2010/08/21 2024/06/07
Declaring Bankruptcy: Taxes that Can be Discharged - Ian C. Langtree		2010/08/21 2024/06/06
U.S. Jails Hold More Mentally Ill Persons Than Hospitals Do - Ian C. Langtree	✓	2010/08/21 2025/02/06
Evolution of Fatherhood in Divorce or Custody Disputes - Ian C. Langtree		2010/08/21 2024/04/17
Student With Disability Denied Sports Rights in Lawsuit - Equip for Equality	✓ ✓	2010/08/17 2026/01/31
Disability Rights in Family Court Custody Proceedings - Disability Rights California	✓ ✓	2010/08/14 2026/01/31
EEOC Sues Princeton Healthcare System for Disability Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission		2010/08/14 2024/04/23
Large Multifamily Developer Accused of Housing Discrimination - National Fair Housing Alliance		2010/08/09 2024/04/23
Briefs Filed in California and Illinois Supporting the Olmstead Decision - U.S. Department of Justice		2010/07/21 2024/06/09
Justice Department Reaches Settlement with Blockbuster Inc. Under ADA - U.S. Department of Justice		2010/07/20 2024/04/02
DOJ Settlement With QuikTrip Corporation Gas Stations Resolving ADA Claims - U.S. Department of Justice		2010/07/15 2024/02/15
Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Children With Autism - Ian C. Langtree		2010/06/17 2024/06/09
Airline DVT Lawsuits and Toxic Cabin Air Legal Claims - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/06/06 2026/02/05
AUSD Wins Lawsuit Over Measure H - Ian C. Langtree		2010/06/03 2024/02/19
What Does Plaintiff Law Mean - Ian C. Langtree		2010/05/30 2024/02/19
Winning An SSDI Claim: Closed Period of Disability - Ian C. Langtree		2010/05/24 2024/06/05
Veterans Courts: A Second Chance for Those Who Have Served - Ian C. Langtree		2010/05/23 2024/02/19
Responsibility for Children With Disabilities During and After Divorce - Ian C. Langtree		2010/05/23 2024/05/21
SSDI Consultative Examinations: Process and Requirements - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/05/18 2026/02/12
How Age, Work History and Education Affect SSDI Claims - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/05/18 2026/02/12
Using Medical Expert Witnesses at SSDI Hearings - Ian C. Langtree		2010/05/17 2024/06/03
Disability Hate Crime: Definition, Laws & Prevention - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2010/05/11 2026/01/31
Federal Benefits Protected From Bank Account Seizure - National Consumer Law Center	✓ ✓	2010/04/15 2026/01/31
School Restraint and Seclusion Federal Legislation HR 4247 - National Autism Association	✓ ✓	2010/03/06 2026/01/31
Negligent Security Lawsuits: Rights and Compensation - The Mayro Law Firm	✓ ✓	2010/02/27 2026/01/31
Illinois Law Cuts Unemployment Benefits for Seniors - AARP Illinois	✓ ✓	2010/02/10 2026/01/31
The Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) Legal Center - Thomas C. Weiss	✓ ✓	2010/01/13 2026/01/31
ADA Settlement Regarding Use of Electronic Book Readers in Classrooms - U.S. Department of Justice		2010/01/13 2024/06/03
Kindle DX Accessibility Settlement: NFB and ACB vs ASU - National Federation of the Blind	✓ ✓	2010/01/11 2026/02/13
Ruling on Illegal Furloughs in California - Social Security Administration		2010/01/04 2024/06/06
Santa Rosa ADA Settlement for Disability Civic Access - U.S. Department of Justice	✓ ✓	2009/12/17 2026/02/13
Justice Department Sues Attorney for Disability Discrimination - U.S. Department of Justice		2009/11/04 2024/06/06
Michigan Medicaid Dental Benefits Lawsuit Explained - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/10/30 2026/04/13
Firefighters Charged with Disability Fraud and Perjury - U.S. Department of Justice		2009/10/25 2024/04/29
EEOC Sues Pepsi for ADA Disability Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission	✓ ✓	2009/10/02 2026/04/13
GINA Genetic Privacy Protections in Health Insurance - HHS Press Office	✓ ✓	2009/10/02 2026/02/11
EEOC Sues Jewel-Osco for ADA Disability Discrimination - EEOC	✓ ✓	2009/09/15 2026/02/13
ADA Amendments Act: Disability Definition Standards - Ian C. Langtree	✓ ✓	2009/09/12 2026/02/08
Pfizer $2.3B Healthcare Fraud Settlement Details & Facts - U.S. Department of Justice	✓ ✓	2009/09/02 2026/02/08
Idaho Fair Housing Act Lawsuit Against Riverwalk Condos - U.S. Department of Justice	✓ ✓	2009/08/27 2026/02/08
Fair Housing Act Wheelchair Ban Settlement $116,000 - U.S. Department of Justice	✓ ✓	2009/08/14 2026/03/30
Cancer Patient Fired: EEOC Sues Evans Solutions - EEOC	✓ ✓	2009/08/06 2026/02/08
Housing Discrimination Settlement for Disabled Tenant - U.S. Department of Justice	✓ ✓	2009/08/05 2026/02/08
Estate Planning for Families with Disabled Children - Drew Hemmings	✓ ✓	2009/07/19 2026/01/31
Fair Housing Act Zoning Discrimination Settlement - U.S. Department of Justice	✓ ✓	2009/03/18 2026/02/02
DOJ Settlement Ends Dayton Hiring Discrimination Case - U.S. Department of Justice	✓ ✓	2009/02/26 2026/01/31

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