Law

Long Beach, Calif. Attorney John Coates is not someone you want to hear from if you own commercial real estate that has public parking, for example. There's nothing wrong with Coates, in fact he's a very nice guy and a top notch attorney,…

Americans with "long-term COVID" are entitled to the benefits and protection provided under federal disability law, the HHS and the US Department of Justice announced on July 26th. The agencies said COVID-19 can be considered a…

The Suffolk County Human Rights Commission has ruled that an apartment complex in East Patchogue has illegally discriminated against people receiving housing benefits.…

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Janet Ogundepo captures the challenges of persons living with disabilities despite the disability rights law On a cold evening after a morning downpour, a lady identified only as Mercy went to a hall for a weekly music rehearsal. She…

The wooden boardwalk near Jarvesville has a long history in Sandwich. It was built in 1875 and has become a popular landmark. It is not considered a replica of the original as it has been rebuilt with better materials over time, but the…

This Faith Miller story appeared on the Colorado Newsline on July 20, 2021 For the state legislature that promoted legislation for people with disabilities, the success of House Bill 21-1110 is the perfect example of why…

As the primary access point to the health system for many people, hospital emergency rooms play a critical role in providing medical care that helps patients with an addictive disorder survive and gain access to further treatment.…

Most executives and human resource managers are familiar with federal disability discrimination and accommodation laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Unfortunately, state…

A disability rights activist, a palliative care practitioner, a rabbi and an imam spoke to the all-party parliamentary group on end-of-life elections yesterday (Wednesday, July 7, 2021), calling…