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Court Holds “Bully Breed” Dog That Identifies Onset of Panic Attack is a Service Animal

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A Puerto Rico federal court holding reminds us that an animal that performs work or tasks for a person with a psychiatric disability – such as identifying the onset of a panic attack and taking action to mitigate its effect –...more

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Can Miniature Horses Be in the Workplace?

Recently, we discussed whether a miniature horse qualified as a service animal allowed to enter public accommodations under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The answer is yes, but what does that mean for...more

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Are Miniature Horses Service Animals?

We have received an increasing number of questions about service animals — and most recently — an inquiry about miniature horses. While the statutory definition of "service animal" under Title III of the Americans with...more

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No MLB Baseball for Wally The Emotional Support Gator

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Occasionally we see a story in the news that we can’t resist blogging about, and this one is no exception: Last week, an emotional support alligator named “Wally” was denied access to Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia to...more

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Chasing Their Tails: Are Service Animals Protected Under the American Disabilities Act?

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Imagine you are the owner of a valuable service animal, a German Shepherd, and you need to board the dog while you attend a conference. What rights, if any, does the German Shepherd have for protection under the American...more

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Veterans Turned Away Because Of Service Animals: Lessons You Can Learn

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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced settlements with two hotel properties to resolve complaints under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) involving service animals. In both...more

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Generalizations, Speculation and Stereotypes About Disabled Individuals Do Not Justify Refusal to Accommodate Use of Service...

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On August 30, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, covering New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, issued a precedential opinion in an important case interpreting the Americans With...more

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Service Animals, Assistance Animals, Comfort Animals—And The Occasional Miniature Horse - A Practical Business Guide To Federal...

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Given the menagerie of terms, it is easy to see why some business owners are quite confused about what to do when they are asked to permit an animal in their places of business. Part of the confusion comes from the multitude...more

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Service Animals Vs. Emotional Support Animals: Ferreting Out The Truth

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Seyfarth Synopsis: Is it a service animal or an emotional support animal? Do I have to allow both? How to tell one from the other, and the rules that apply....more

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"Drive-by" Lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act Continue to Rise

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“Drive-by” lawsuits under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are more prevalent than ever and continue to rise. ...more

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Public Accommodation of Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals

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Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits disability discrimination in places of public accommodation, which includes businesses that are open to the public – like shopping malls, restaurants, movie...more

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Dear Littler: How Do You Address Employee Service Animal Accommodation Requests Under the ADA?

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Dear Littler: I read a New Yorker article about people bringing their dogs everywhere, claiming they were emotional support animals. It mentioned a dog trying to get into Carnegie Hall. But everyone knows there’s only one...more

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Florida Federal Court Holds That a Website is Not a Place of Public Accommodation

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Seyfarth synopsis: A Florida Judge Holds that SeaWorld’s website is not a place of public accommodation covered by Title III of the ADA but the decision has its limits....more

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Quirky Question #267: An Equine Accommodation?

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Question: Our employee regularly uses a service dog in our office, which helps him with stability and maintaining balance around the office, which can be challenging for him due to several medical conditions he has. However,...more

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Justice Department Sues Public School For Refusing to Manage Student’s Service Dog

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The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced today that it filed a lawsuit against the Gates-Chili Central School District in New York because it refused to have its teachers help a kindergarten student with epilepsy and other...more

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Five Evolving Issues Confronting Employers in the Hospitality Industry

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As the hospitality industry continues to grow and expand, one common goal is to provide all-inclusive experiences for visitors and patrons. Unfortunately, given the breadth of the goods and services offered to the public and...more

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