A recent decision from the Southern District of New York offers useful guidance for retailers defending website accessibility claims under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In Jones v. Moscot.com, LLC, the court dismissed the plaintiff’s ADA claim as moot after concluding that the retailer’s remediation efforts and ongoing accessibility measures eliminated any live controversy. As background, Title III of the ADA provides a narrow remedial framework for private plaintiffs, only authorizing civil actions for preventative relief via injunctions and restraining orders. Monetary damages are not available to private plaintiffs for a past violation, so the success of a plaintiff’s ADA accessibility claim depends on a showing that the violation will continue.
On March 23, 2026, Washington Governor Bob Ferguson signed a bill (Substitute House Bill “SHB” 1155) that will render employment-based non-compete agreements with employees and independent contractors void and unenforceable beginning June 30, 2027. With this legislation, Washington joins states like California, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Oklahoma in generally prohibiting employment-based non-compete agreements.
California finalized its extended producer responsibility regulations effective May 1, 2026, requiring producers to register by June 1 through Circular Action Alliance or CalRecycle. CalRecycle also launched a new compliance system, while Circular Action Alliance issued non-binding illustrative fees ahead of final rates expected in October 2026.
In prepared remarks delivered May 8, 2026, US Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins highlighted future rulemaking priorities for onchain trading systems. The Chairman continued to reference “future proofing” regulations, which is his shorthand for engaging in rulemaking that cannot easily be undone by a subsequent administration.
