The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted with the goal of removing barriers encountered by people with disabilities in their day to day lives. The ADA sets requirements for the construction and alteration of facilities subject to the law, among other things. Additionally, in September 2010, the Department of Justice set a new standard […]
Read MoreMany businesses are now struggling to address online defamation through various forms of social media. A defamation claim is generally defined as a false, published statement that is injurious to the reputation of a business or person. An online post qualifies as a “published statement.” Specifically, social media defamation refers to libelous or slanderous statements. […]
Read MoreLegally, commercial leases differ from residential leases in that there are fewer consumer protection laws in commercial leases. For example, there are no caps on security deposits or rules for protecting tenant’s privacy. Additionally, many commercial leases are customized specifically to the landlord’s needs, unlike residential leases, that are usually similar. Further, commercial leases tend […]
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