Morrison & Foerster Llp – San Diego

Great firm and people!

If you are a modern business, entrepreneur, or tech developer, be wary of the outdated legal silos this firm operates within. I was recently advised by an attorney here that ADA disability law “does not apply” to copyright or corporate law. This is flatly incorrect and reveals a severe lack of understanding regarding modern digital compliance and federal jurisprudence. Federal disability law and copyright/corporate structures intersect constantly: Copyright & Fair Use: The landmark federal ruling in Authors Guild v. Hathi Trust explicitly established that the Copyright Act must bend to the civil rights objectives of the ADA under Fair Use, a principle reinforced by statutory exceptions like the Chafee Amendment (17 U.S.C. § 121). Corporate & Internet Law: Under Title III of the ADA, a corporation's digital infrastructure, apps, and software interfaces are heavily litigated as places of public accommodation. If your corporate entities design proprietary tech, SaaS products, or digital tools that aren't accessible by design, you face massive class-action liability. Claiming these areas of law don't overlap is a costly blind spot for clients navigating the digital economy. If your business relies on modern intellectual property, app development, or digital architecture, you may want to look for a firm that understands 21st-century compliance.