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Lawsuit Challenges Delay of Federal Web Accessibility Protections
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Justice Department Secures $30M Settlement with PayPal Over DEI Investment Program
Today, the Justice Department announced a settlement with PayPal Inc. to resolve a fair lending investigation into a discriminatory investment program created for black and minority-owned businesses. The settlement requires PayPal to launch a new Small Business Initiative that excludes criteria based on race, national origin, or other protected characteristics. As part of the initiative, PayPal will waive processing fees for $1 billion of transactions – a value of approximately $30 million – for eligible American small businesses that are veteran-owned or engaged in farming, manufacturing, or technology.
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Exploring the Importance of ADA Compliance in California
Download Now The ADA requires businesses and public entities to provide equal access to people with disabilities, including across digital experiences. With nearly 1 in 4 Americans living with a disability, digital accessibility gaps can quickly lead to poor user experiences, reputational damage, and costly legal disputes.
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Lawsuit Challenges Delay of Federal Web Accessibility Protections
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