ADA

The trade association met with the Justice Department to reiterate credit union concerns about how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to websites.

At least 14 suits have been filed this year alone accusing banks of operating websites that violate the Americans with Disabilities Act. Some banks prefer settlements to investments in technological overhauls, but experts say that strategy could be costlier in the long run.

A federal judge in Texas has ruled a website is not a physical place and is not subject to the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Trade groups have filed paperwork supporting two Michigan credit unions facing ADA suits, but a similar suit against Domino's Pizza could cloud the issue.

More credit unions are offering members who are federal employees going without pay relief while industry trade groups urge Washington to end the closure.

Despite the ongoing federal work stoppage, some scheduled activities are still taking place this week in Washington.

The trade group hopes appropriations legislation for fiscal year 2019 will address confusion over websites being compliant with the ADA, among other concerns.

Now the third-longest shutdown in history, there are few signs the government will reopen anytime soon, and that's causing problems for lenders.

Industry trade groups, which have been active in fighting lawsuits that allege violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, hailed the decision.

CUNA and the credit union leagues of Illinois and Wisconsin filed a brief in support of an institution that is embroiled in litigation over whether its website meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The industry spent a good portion of 2018 fighting ADA and overdraft lawsuits, and experts say despite some progress, next year could hold more of the same.

Midterm elections are just eight days away and credit unions are making efforts to help get out the vote. Meanwhile, one Virginia-based CU is back in court over alleged ADA violations.

CUNA, Georgia CU Affiliates have partnered for an amicus brief on behalf of credit union.

Heading into the mid-terms, credit unions must remain focused on how to move forward these four key legislative and regulatory initiatives.

From website overhauls to staying under the radar or simply paying up, here's how some credit unions are dealing with legal threats surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The tiny Illinois-based credit union was supported by CUNA and the Illinois CU League, who partnered to file a joint amicus brief.

The Washington-based credit union worked with the state chapter of the National Federation of the Blind to improve website accessibility.

The plaintiff voluntarily dismissed legal action against tiny Houston-based SPCO Credit Union.

A letter from 19 state attorneys general calls on the Department of Justice to issue regulations that "provide needed clarity" for institutions targeted in ADA-related law suits.

This is the trade association’s 15th such filing in response to disputes regarding credit union websites and the Americans with Disabilities Act.