Human rights in the United States

Unlawful Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Against Caribe Royale Orlando for Allegedly Discriminating Against an African American Family

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New York and Florida attorney Scott Grauman, principal at Grauman Law PC, represents Jamkirea Williams in a lawsuit filed against Caribe Royale Orlando and Sierra Land Group Inc. for unlawful discrimination against an African American family.

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  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., July 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New York and Florida attorney Scott Grauman, principal at Grauman Law PC, represents Jamkirea Williams in a lawsuit filed against Caribe Royale Orlando and Sierra Land Group Inc. for unlawful discrimination against an African American family.
  • A federal civil lawsuit was filed on July 26, 2021, in the Middle District of Florida under the Civil Rights Act of 1866 42 U.S.C.
  • 198, Unlawful Discrimination 42 U.S.C.
  • The federal civil lawsuit alleges that a security guard employed by Caribe Royale Orlando vandalized Ms. William's vehicle because she is African American.

National Council on Disability Celebrates 31 Years of Americans with Disabilities Act

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Monday, July 26, 2021

"Particularly during moments of national hardship -- be it economic or physical threat -- NCD will continue to approach its longstanding mission and legacy soberly, making recommendations to policymakers that we sincerely hope will help further shape, protect and fulfill completely the promise of the Americans with Disabilities."

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In celebration of the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, National Council on Disability Chairman Andrs Gallegos has released the following statement:
    Thirty one years ago today, President George H.W.
  • As a community, we are far better off today because of those civil rights protections than we were 31 years ago.
  • As over 64 million Americans have a disability, the ADAs impact is profound.
  • In 1986, NCD recommended enactment of an Americans with Disabilities Act, and drafted the first version of the bill which was introduced in the House and Senate in 1988.

Chelsea Financial Services Installs New ADA Compliance Software to Make Their Website CHFS.com More Accessible for Those with Disabilities

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

"We recently updated our website with the express goal of making our site compliant with the laws and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)."

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  • "We recently updated our website with the express goal of making our site compliant with the laws and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)."
  • After extensive research comparing various vendors and software solutions, Chelsea Financial Services purchased and installed an ADA Compliance software solution from Nth Degree Media and Management Group, Inc. (Nth Degree Group / nthdegreegroup.net ).
  • Nth Degree Media and Management Group, Inc. ( nthdegreegroup.net ) is a Digital Marketing Agency, Software Sales and Software Developer based in Miami, Florida.
  • Their ADA CompliaSite ( adacompliasite.com ) software is an affordable option to help ensure a site's compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Hexion Joins Human Rights Campaign’s Business Coalition for the Equality Act

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Thursday, June 10, 2021

Hexion Inc., a leading producer of adhesives, coatings and composite resins, today announced that it has joined the Human Rights Campaigns Business Coalition for the Equality Act.

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  • Hexion Inc., a leading producer of adhesives, coatings and composite resins, today announced that it has joined the Human Rights Campaigns Business Coalition for the Equality Act.
  • We are proud to join the Business Coalition for the Equality Act, which is pursuing federal legislation that extends the same basic protections to LGBTQ people as are provided to other protected groups.
  • In addition to joining the Business Coalition for the Equality Act, Hexion is recognizing its LGBTQ associates, and their allies, in a variety of ways during LGBTQ Month.
  • Based in Columbus, Ohio, Hexion Inc. is a global leader in thermoset resins.

The Body Shop Reveals New Data That Shows Strong Support for the Equality Act

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

The data was part of a new consumer survey, commissioned by The Body Shop US, to gauge consumer's support and knowledge of the myriad issues that the LGBTQ+ community and specifically transgender people face today.

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  • The data was part of a new consumer survey, commissioned by The Body Shop US, to gauge consumer's support and knowledge of the myriad issues that the LGBTQ+ community and specifically transgender people face today.
  • Starting today, The Body Shop US is encouraging consumers to visit its Pride Hub to learn more about the challenges facing transgender people and to sign a petition supporting the Equality Act.
  • In addition to advocating for the Equality Act, Equality Federation is actively advocating for the transgender community, which has faced the most anti-trans bills in legislative history in 2021.
  • *From May 31, 2021 to August 29, 2021, The Body Shop will donate $1 for each signature to Equality Federation, up to a maximum of $25,000.

Doma Holdings, Inc. Announces Date for First Quarter 2021 Financial Results Conference Call

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Friday, May 21, 2021

Management will host a conference call and webcast to present the Company\'s financial results at 4:30 pm ET on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

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  • Management will host a conference call and webcast to present the Company\'s financial results at 4:30 pm ET on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.
  • In March 2021, Doma announced plans to become publicly traded via a merger with Capitol Investment Corp. V (NYSE: CAP, CAP WS and CAP.U).
  • Capitol is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark D. Ein, and President and Chief Financial Officer, L. Dyson Dryden.
  • These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Doma\xe2\x80\x99s and Capitol\xe2\x80\x99s assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

Doma Expands Underwriting Capabilities in Texas

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Thursday, May 20, 2021

This expands Doma Title\xe2\x80\x99s ability to identify property-level risks and outstanding title issues for resolution during the closing process.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe title and escrow process in Texas is one of the longest and most complex in the United States.

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  • This expands Doma Title\xe2\x80\x99s ability to identify property-level risks and outstanding title issues for resolution during the closing process.\n\xe2\x80\x9cThe title and escrow process in Texas is one of the longest and most complex in the United States.
  • In March 2021, Doma announced plans to become publicly-traded via merger with Capitol Investment Corp. V (NYSE:CAP, CAP WS and CAP.U).
  • Doma and Capitol anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Doma\xe2\x80\x99s and Capitol\xe2\x80\x99s assessments to change.
  • However, while Doma and Capitol may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Doma and Capitol specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, except as required by law.

Doma Named One of Inc. Magazine’s 2021 Best Workplaces

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021

b'Doma , a leading force for disruptive change in the real estate industry, has been named to Inc. magazine\xe2\x80\x99s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021.

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  • b'Doma , a leading force for disruptive change in the real estate industry, has been named to Inc. magazine\xe2\x80\x99s annual list of the Best Workplaces for 2021.
  • The list features companies that have created exceptional workplaces, as determined by employees through a comprehensive assessment of culture, growth opportunity, and benefits.
  • In March 2021, Doma announced plans to become publicly-traded via a merger with Capitol Investment Corp. V (NYSE: CAP, CAP WS and CAP.U).
  • Doma and Capitol anticipate that subsequent events and developments will cause Doma\xe2\x80\x99s and Capitol\xe2\x80\x99s assessments to change.

Doma Expands National Footprint; Brings Instant Home Closing to Key Markets

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Thursday, May 6, 2021

The addition of Massachusetts, South Carolina and Wisconsin to the Doma network means the company\xe2\x80\x99s Doma Intelligence platform now covers approximately 76 percent of the United States based on gross written premium.

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  • The addition of Massachusetts, South Carolina and Wisconsin to the Doma network means the company\xe2\x80\x99s Doma Intelligence platform now covers approximately 76 percent of the United States based on gross written premium.
  • The company uses machine intelligence and its patented technology solutions to transform residential real estate, making closings instant and affordable.
  • In March 2021, Doma announced plans to become publicly-traded via a merger with Capitol Investment Corp. V (NYSE: CAP, CAP WS and CAP.U).
  • Capitol is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mark D. Ein, and President and Chief Financial Officer, L. Dyson Dryden.

Access Ready Covers Conflict Between Federal Circuit Courts Over Whether Websites are Bound by ADA Accessibility Rules

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Monday, May 3, 2021

b"In United States v. North Carolina, the parties have agreed to modify a 2012 settlement agreement resolving allegations of unnecessary segregation of adults with Serious Mental Illness in adult care homes in violation of the integration mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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  • b"In United States v. North Carolina, the parties have agreed to modify a 2012 settlement agreement resolving allegations of unnecessary segregation of adults with Serious Mental Illness in adult care homes in violation of the integration mandate of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
  • The modification will allow some provisions to expire timely on July 1, 2021, while extending the term of the remainder of the agreement to July 1, 2023\nLast year marked the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, but many who work in the theatre would agree that there is much left to do before even the nation's largest venues can be called truly accessible.
  • This work has both a long and recent history.
  • In 2018, Katherine Fritz wrote for American Theatre about the need for accessibility policies in American theatre spaces, and in 2010, the National Endowment for the Arts' Office of Accessibility released a primer on the Department of Justice's ADA changes at the time of a major update to the legislation\n"