Entries by Attorney Rick Morin

City of Sacramento Understands ADA Compliance

I recently received my “Business Tax Renewal Notice” from the City of Sacramento. Unlike most other jurisdictions, the City of Sacramento does not issue traditional business permits. Instead, the City levies a Business Tax. I can’t tell the difference. But that’s not the point of this blog! The City of Sacramento did something new this […]

Scott Johnson Filed 532 ADA Lawsuits in 2018

Happy New Year! 2019 is going to be a great year, unless you are a small business owner or property owner in Sacramento or the bay area. Why is that? Because Scott Johnson is very likely to sue you in 2019 for ADA violations. The numbers don’t lie. Scott Johnson is a very prolific filer […]

ADA Myth: My Business is Not Open to the Public

One of the largest challenges that I face as an ADA Defense Attorney is that there are numerous myths and misconceptions about ADA compliance. The purpose of this blog post is to discuss one common myth. Only Businesses that are Open to the Public Need to Comply with the ADA The statement above is 100% […]

Scott Johnson Continues Suing in Santa Clara County

Most people know that Scott Johnson is from the Sacramento area. Specifically, Scott Johnson lives in Carmichael, California, a sleepy suburb of Sacramento. But geography does not stop Scott Johnson from filing his ADA lawsuits all over California. Scott Johnson Has Been Very Busy in Santa Clara County As evidenced by this report in the […]

What are Truncated Domes?

ADA compliance guidelines are in constant flux. One example of the ever-adapting rules is truncated domes, also known as tactile paving or detectable warning surfaces. Truncated domes refer to the (often yellow) set of raised bumps on a pathway or platform. Truncated domes alert visually impaired individuals of surface changes and other potential hazards. If […]

Who is LVNV Funding LLC?

LVNV Funding LLC is a very large debt buyer and collection agency. If you see LVNV Funding on your credit report, read on to learn more about this company. You Might Owe LVNV Funding Money Never heard of LVNV Funding? Confused because you have never taken out a loan from LVNV Funding? That does not […]

Can a Pro Se Litigant Win Attorney’s Fees?

Regular people can, and do, appear in court all of the time without an attorney. This is very important, because not everybody can afford a lawyer. But can a person representing themselves ask for an award of attorney’s fees? Read on to learn more. What is a Pro Se Litigant? Courts describe self-represented parties as […]

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National College Student Loan Trust Lawsuit

I help clients with substantial student loan debt all of the time. Of course, there is nothing wrong with student loans. Financing a reasonably priced good education is a smart life decision. However, what happens when a person defaults on their student loans? And who is the National College Student Loan Trust? Read on to learn […]