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Legal News 2026-02-18 10 min read

8,667 ADA Lawsuits Filed in 2025: Full Year Report and What It Means 65 Days Before the Deadline

Seyfarth Shaw's 2025 annual report confirms 8,667 ADA Title III federal lawsuits. Florida surpassed New York for #2 nationally. Pro se AI-powered filings surged 40%. With 65 days until the April 2026 government deadline, here's what the data means for your organization.

Legal News 2026-02-18 9 min read

Your Web Developer Can Now Be Sued for ADA Violations: The $2M Case That Changed Everything

A landmark $2M settlement in Bashin v. Conduent proved that web developers — not just website owners — can be held liable for building inaccessible websites. Filed under California's False Claims Act, this case opens the door for similar lawsuits in 30 states. Here's what it means for developers, contractors, and government entities.

Compliance Guide 2026-02-07 8 min read

How to Document ADA Remediation (What Courts Want to See)

Courts look for evidence of remediation, not just promises. This guide shows what to document, how to prove fixes, and how to build a defensible ADA remediation record.

Compliance Guide 2026-02-06 8 min read

Accessibility Policy Templates for Cities, Counties, and Schools

A written accessibility policy is one of the strongest good-faith signals for government entities. Use these templates to define ownership, standards, and public response protocols.

Compliance Guide 2026-02-05 7 min read

ADA Documentation Checklist for Government Websites (2026)

Use this ADA documentation checklist to build a defensible record before the 2026 deadline. This guide covers audits, remediation logs, policies, training, and monitoring.

Legal News 2026-02-04 9 min read

Latest ADA Website Lawsuit News Today: February 2026 Update

Today's ADA lawsuit news: 8,667 cases filed in 2025, record $5.15M California class action settlement, AI-powered pro se lawsuits up 40%, and the April 2026 compliance deadline fast approaching. Critical updates for government entities.

Compliance 2026-01-21 10 min read

93 Days Until April 2026 ADA Deadline: Emergency Compliance Guide

The April 24, 2026 federal ADA deadline is fast approaching. Full WCAG 2.1 compliance is mathematically impossible from scratch. This emergency guide shows what to prioritize and how good faith documentation can reduce settlements by 40-60%.

Legal Technology 2026-01-15 8 min read

ChatGPT Is Filing ADA Lawsuits: AI Fuels 40% Spike in Disability Claims

AI tools like ChatGPT are democratizing ADA litigation—federal pro se lawsuits jumped 40% in 2025. Anyone with a disability can now generate a complaint in minutes. Learn how AI is changing accessibility enforcement and why automated compliance tools will not save you.

State Compliance 2026-01-12 9 min read

Wisconsin ADA Compliance 2026: Milwaukee Schools & Cities Face April Deadline

Wisconsin's 421 school districts and 601 cities face April 24, 2026 ADA compliance deadline. 34 federal lawsuits filed in H1 2025, Milwaukee County settled for $66k. Complete guide for Wisconsin government entities.

Legal Trends 2026-01-10 7 min read

Pennsylvania ADA Shadow Litigation: Demand Letters Surpass Lawsuits 3-to-1

Pennsylvania's formal ADA lawsuits dropped 43% to 47 cases in H1 2025, but demand letters exploded. Schools and cities settling quietly to avoid publicity. Learn how PA's shadow litigation threatens 4,977 government entities.

State Compliance 2025-11-21 13 min read

Illinois ADA Website Lawsuits: 745% Surge Makes It the New Enforcement Hotspot (2025)

Illinois jumped from 28 to 237 ADA website lawsuits in Q1-Q2 2025, a shocking 745% increase making it the 4th highest state nationally. New York plaintiff attorneys are flooding Illinois courts seeking more favorable venues. Government entities face April 2026 deadline with new lawsuit risks.

Legal News 2025-10-16 11 min read

October 2025 ADA Website Lawsuit & Settlement News: Government Enforcement Surge

October 2025 ADA enforcement update: 2,019 federal lawsuits filed year-to-date (37% surge), government entities now 14% of cases (double 2024), DOJ secures Texas county election website settlements, $125k average government settlement. 6 months until April 2026 deadline.

State Compliance 2025-10-08 8 min read

Florida ADA Website Lawsuits: 1,627 Cases Make FL Third Nationally

Florida ranks third nationally with 1,627 ADA website lawsuits in 2024 and 989 through mid-2025. A Miami-based serial plaintiff has filed 200+ cases targeting government sites. Miami-Dade, Tampa, and Orlando settlements average $38,000-$78,000.

Breaking News 2025-10-01 10 min read

Michigan's 2,400 School ADA Complaints: Largest Education Enforcement Action Ever

In an unprecedented enforcement action, the Michigan Alliance for Special Education filed over 2,400 web accessibility complaints against schools and districts, resulting in 1,000+ OCR resolution agreements. This watershed moment changes everything for K-12 digital compliance.

Analysis 2025-10-01 9 min read

2025 ADA Lawsuit Explosion: 37% Surge in Q1 with 2,019 Cases Filed

First quarter 2025 data reveals explosive growth in ADA website lawsuits with 2,019 cases filed—a 37% increase. Government entities, schools, and healthcare lead targets as attorneys race toward the April 2026 deadline.

Analysis 2025-08-22 7 min read

Red States vs Blue States: Who's Better at Web Accessibility?

We analyzed ADA website lawsuit data across all 50 states. The political patterns we found will surprise you - and could save your organization from a costly settlement.