The State Chancellery and the Ministry of Culture of Saxony-Anhalt have announced the establishment of the “Market Surveillance Authority of the States for the Accessibility of Products and Services” (MLBF). Starting June 28, 2025, this new institution in Magdeburg will ensure compliance with national accessibility requirements for various products and services under the Accessibility Strengthening
The European Union (EU) is introducing new regulations for online and tech businesses to create a consistent legal framework across various sectors. By 2025, several European and German laws will come into effect. Want to know which ones? Keep reading! This alert provides a quick overview of what these 2025 frameworks are about, who they
The First Circuit Court of appeals has affirmed that specific personal jurisdiction must be based on defendants’ intentional conduct. In affirming the dismissal of a consumer class action that alleged “wiretapping” claims based on ordinary website activity, the federal appeals court’s decision reflects growing judicial skepticism toward the proliferation of class action claims applying
Almost 20 million Americans — 8 percent of the U.S. population — are blind or have visual impairments. Accordingly, organizations and businesses in nearly every industry stand to benefit from the use of vision related accessibility tools, which can increase employee productivity and provide a more inclusive user experience. To address this need, M365 incorporates a slew of tools and features – such as screen readers, text-to-speech, and color filters – that make it easier for end users with visual impairments to access, use, and benefit from M365 products. However, because these tools may collect and store user data in ways that may not be immediately apparent, businesses employing them must remain cognizant of the potential downstream risks associated with their use. Listen to our latest Tech Law Talks podcast episode, M365 accessibility: Vision-specific tools, as we discuss.Continue Reading M365 Accessibility: Considerations and Risks Associated with Vision Related Tools
With increased digitization of business processes and services affecting all industries and enterprises, the need for accessible digital tools continues to grow. Indeed, 26% of adults living in the United States have some type of disability, highlighting the crucial role accessibility tools serve in ensuring an inclusive digital environment. Furthermore, in certain instances, the implementation of accessibility best practices may be legally required. We discuss these issues in our most recent Tech Law Talks podcast.Continue Reading Digital Accessibility: Legal & Practical Issues to Consider