Daniel T. Finnegan

Jan 10, 2025 | mondaq.com | Marc J Rachman |Daniel T. Finnegan

When faced with an ADA website accessibility claim, there aredefenses that can be raised, either with the court or as part ofsettlement negotiations. For website operators that operate stand-alone websites withouta physical store presence, more courts are finding that the ADAdoes not apply to such stand-alone websites. In defending against ADA website claims, companies should seekthe advice of their legal counsel to arrive at an appropriateresponse.

Jan 2, 2024 | mondaq.com | Neal H. Klausner |Daniel T. Finnegan

Two California laws that take effect on Jan. 1, 2024, expand the geographic reach of California's strict prohibitions against restrictive covenants. Employers must affirmatively notify employees that such contracts are void. Given the laws' extra-territorial application to employees who signed restrictive covenants while living and working in other states, litigation is expected to determine the laws' ability to invalidate those agreements.

Jun 8, 2023 | mondaq.com | Marc J Rachman |Eva Jiménez |Daniel T. Finnegan

The Bottom Line Companies should be aware that their document preservation obligations apply to all forms of internal communications, including chats and other instant messenger applications. When instituting a litigation hold, companies should check the default settings of all electronic document storage platforms to ensure any automatic delete settings are turned off. Companies should consult with counsel if they have any questions about their document preservation obligations.