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Labor/Employment

Jul. 24, 1999

Demarcating Disability

By Stephen C. Tedesco On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two opinions that clarified the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101. Much of the commentary resulting from the decisions emphasized their possible negative effect on individuals claiming they are disabled. One newspaper ran the headline "Ruling Prevents Millions from Using '90 Law." Washington Post Report, S.F. Chronicle, June 23, 1999 at A3.

        By Stephen C. Tedesco
        
        On June 22, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two opinions that clarified the Americans With Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101. Much of the commentary resulting from the decisions emphasized their possible negative effect on individuals claiming they are disabled. One newspaper ran the headline "Rulin...

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