Although the Americans with Disabilities Act requires that service animals be allowed in public accommodations, the same isn't true of emotional support animals. Most food service regulations prohibit animals, including emotional support animals and pets, in coffee shops and other food service establishments.
Read MoreFrom a legal perspective, renovating a historic building is not for the faint of heart. In addition to obtaining the building permits and inspections required for any construction project, renovation of a historic building may trigger additional legal requirements, including the ADA.
Read MoreMy cats have “contributed” to my articles by walking across my keyboard as I work. I was less thrilled with the cats when one left a dead mouse as a present on my stairs. A recent Kennedy Center audience might have appreciated my cats’ hunting skills. In addition to music from the National Symphony Orchestra, “entertainment” was provided by a mouse in the concert hall.
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