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Client Alerts

Client Alerts 06/09/2026

IP Client Alert: New York’s Synthetic Performer Disclosure Law Takes Effect

While artificial intelligence (“AI”) has already transformed how advertising and marketing content...

Client Alerts 02/26/2026

No Such Thing as AI-Client Privilege

AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok are quickly becoming an...

Client Alerts 12/04/2025

Employment Law Updates Coming in 2026

The new year’s ball will be dropping before we know it. As...

Client Alerts 07/07/2025

Two Key Federal Court Rulings on AI Training and Copyright, written by Alexander S. Locke

While artificial intelligence (“AI”) as we know it today has only been...

Client Alerts 02/24/2025

AI & Copyright: Key Ruling on AI Tool Training

A recent court decision in Thomson Reuters v. Ross Intelligence highlights new...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/04/2024

Employment Law Updates Coming in 2025

The new year is almost upon us. While business owners are focused...

Client Alerts 10/02/2024

Corporate Transparency Act Update

Earlier this year, we alerted our clients that new beneficial ownership reporting...

Client Alerts 08/26/2024

FTC’s Non-Compete Rule Struck Down by Texas Court

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) approved a...

Client Alerts 05/17/2024
Client Alerts 03/11/2024

Employee or Independent Contractor – That is the Question

On January 10, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) published a...

Client Alerts 02/20/2024
Client Alerts 02/09/2024
Client Alerts 01/16/2024

MSS Crisis Management Checklist – Brand Protection

CLICK HERE: MSS Crisis Management Checklist – Brand Protection

Client Alerts 01/05/2024
Client Alerts 01/04/2024

Corporate Transparency Act

The recently passed Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1,...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/14/2023
Client Alerts 11/07/2023
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 08/02/2023
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 07/19/2023
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 05/17/2023

New York State Budget Increases Minimum Wage Statewide

On May 3, 2023, Governor Hochul signed the 2024 New York State...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 04/05/2023
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 02/02/2023
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 01/12/2023
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/05/2022

Year End Employment Law Updates

As the end of the year approaches, MSS’s Employment team, Andrea Neuman,...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 11/30/2022

Data Privacy Client Alert

The MSS Privacy & Data Security team, led by Partner, Katherine E....

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 10/31/2022
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 03/23/2022

MSS Client Alert Hiring Onboarding Updates

While many employers have been focused on addressing bringing their workforce back...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/18/2021
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/18/2021

New York City Implements Workplace Vaccination Requirement

Following the December 6, 2021 announcement regarding New York City’s private sector...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/16/2021

New York City Expands “Key to NYC” to Require Additional Vaccination

Following the December 6, 2021 announcement regarding New York City’s expansion of...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/14/2021
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 12/03/2021

Year End Wage and Hour Updates

As the end of the year approaches, New York employers should prepare...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 11/29/2021
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 09/10/2021
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 08/17/2021

MSS Client Alert: New York City Issues Details On COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Certain Indoor Activities

Rules and regulations regarding New York City’s vaccination mandate for employees and...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 08/03/2021
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 07/19/2021

MSS Client Alert – New York Releases Model Plans Required For Employers by The HERO Act

The New York State Department of Labor (“NYSDOL”) published minimum standards and...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 04/28/2021

MSS Client Alert: Basics of the $29 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund

The $28.6 Billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (“RRF”), part of the Biden Administration’s...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 04/16/2021
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 04/14/2021
Client Alerts, Press Release, Recent MSS News 04/07/2021

New Tax Proposals Could Shake Up Estate Planning for Generations

Members of the Senate majority have proposed two pieces of legislation intended...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 03/17/2021

Federal Income Tax Filing Due Date For Individuals Automatically Extended

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced on March 17, 2021...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 03/10/2021

Congress Passes Legislation Creating the Restaurant Revitalization Fund

On March 10, 2021 the House of Representatives passed the $1.9 trillion...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 02/21/2021

New York State Department of Labor Issues Additional COVID-19 Sick Leave Guidance

The New York State Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued additional guidance on...

Client Alerts 12/29/2020

MSS Client Alert: Considerations for Mandating Employee COVID-19 Vaccinations

Following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA’s”) grant of emergency use...

Client Alerts 11/04/2020

MSS Client Alert NY and NJ Executive Orders

On October 28 and October 31, respectively, the Governors of New Jersey...

Client Alerts 10/21/2020

New York City Amends the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act

New York City amended the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act (“ESSTA”)...

Client Alerts 10/19/2020

California Expands Family and Medical Leave

Effective January 1, 2021, California employers with 5 or more employees are...

Client Alerts 10/14/2020

Voting Leave Requirements in the Tri-State Area

Voting Leave Requirements In anticipation of the General Election on November 3,...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 10/12/2020

SBA Issues New Loan Forgiveness Rules & Application for Small Borrowers

In an effort to simplify the loan forgiveness process for small business...

Client Alerts 10/06/2020

MSS Client Alert EEOC Updated COVID-19 Guidance on Return to Work Concerns

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has once again updated its...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 09/30/2020

New York City Restaurants May Resume Indoor Dining on September 30, 2020

On September 9, 2020, Governor Cuomo announced that New York City restaurants...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 09/18/2020

Restaurant COVID-19 Surcharge Bill Passed

On September 16, 2020, the New York City Council passed a temporary...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 09/01/2020
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 08/17/2020
Client Alerts 08/10/2020

Landlord Permitted to Draw Down on Letter of Credit Caterer Posted as Security Despite COVID-19 Defense

A Recent Trial-Court Level Decision from Manhattan Gives Landlords a Victory in...

Client Alerts 07/28/2020

Court Requires The Gap to Pay 90% of Rent During COVID-19 Case

A Manhattan Judge has ruled that The GAP and its affiliate Old...

Client Alerts 06/18/2020

Suffolk County New York Bans The Box

Beginning this summer, employers in Suffolk County, New York can no longer...

Client Alerts 06/18/2020

MSS Client Alert -SBA Guidance on Fund Limits for Owners/Self-Employed Individuals & High Earning Individuals

You asked, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) answered. Following passage of the...

Client Alerts 05/18/2020

Tip Credit Changes Under the Miscellaneous Wage Order

Per Order issued by the Commissioner of the New York State Department...

Client Alerts 05/18/2020

No Marijuana Testing for Prospective Employees in New York City

Effective May 10, 2020, most New York City employers will no longer...

Client Alerts 05/16/2020

Small Business Administration Issues Loan Forgiveness Application; Interim Final Rules To Follow

The Small Business Administration issued a Loan Forgiveness Application and forms with...

Client Alerts 05/14/2020

MSS Client Alert – Additional Rules and Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program

In a triple pay, the Small Business Administration updated the Paycheck Protection...

Client Alerts 05/13/2020

MSS Client Alert – Guidance for Employers on Employee Return to Work Post COVID

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) updated its COVID-19 guidance to...

Client Alerts 05/05/2020

MSS Client Alert – OSHA Issues Industry Specific Guidance Designed to Keep Workers Safe

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA”) has begun issuing industry-specific alerts...

Client Alerts 05/05/2020

MSS Client Alert – New York State Sick and Voting Leave Guidance

While employers have been consumed with the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact...

Client Alerts 05/05/2020

MSS Client Alert - Additional Guidance on the Paycheck Protection Program

The Department of the Treasury, the Small Business Administration and the Internal...

Client Alerts 04/20/2020

MSS Client Alert – Too Little Too Late? Paycheck Protection Plan

With the Initial Paycheck Protection Program appropriated funds completely utilized, the Small...

Client Alerts 04/16/2020

MSS Client Alert – NY Businesses Must Supply Face Masks

Governor Andrew Cuomo signed an executive order requiring essential businesses or entities...

Client Alerts 04/13/2020

MSS Client Alert: SBA Issues Paycheck Protection Program – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Small Business Administration Issued Additional New Resources related to Paycheck Protection...

Client Alerts 04/13/2020

MSS Client Alert: Employer Resources: Unemployment Benefits Under the CARES Act

New York State’s Department of Labor has issued new resources relating to...

Client Alerts 04/13/2020
Client Alerts 03/18/2020

MSS Client Alert: Federal Response to COVID-19: Paid Sick Leave and Family and Medical Leave Expansion

On March 18, 2020, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “Law”)...

Client Alerts 03/18/2020

MSS Client Alert: Coronavirus Guidance – Paid Sick Leave

In the face of the rapid spread of infection of our national...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 03/15/2020

MSS Client Alert – Coronavirus Guidance – Real Estate

In light of the rapid spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the globe...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 03/06/2020

MSS Client Alert – Coronavirus Guidance – Employment

In light of the rapid spread of COVID-19 coronavirus across the globe...

Client Alerts 10/10/2019

New York’s Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act

The New York Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security Act (the...

Client Alerts 08/22/2019

New York Expands Sexual Harassment Law – Yet Again!

New York Enacts Law Significantly Expanding Rights Related to Harassment, Discrimination and...

Client Alerts 03/29/2019
Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 11/05/2018

Election Day Reminder for Tri-State Employers

With the midterm elections approaching, employers must be cognizant of state laws...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 10/09/2018

A Lot Too Late: New York State Issues Final Sexual Harassment Guidelines

A Lot Too Late: New York State Issues Final Sexual Harassment Guidelines...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 09/21/2018

Updates to Notice of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Updates to Notice of Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act —...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 09/06/2018

How California’s New Data Privacy Act Impacts You

2018 continues to be a year, where data privacy issues rise to...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 06/05/2018

Summer Time in the City

Sunshine, Sandals, Sea Breezes…and Summer Interns. With Memorial Day behind us, there...

Client Alerts, Recent MSS News 05/11/2018

NYC’s Earned Safe & Sick Time Act – Are You Ready??

The clock is ticking on the time period to notify employees about...

Client Alerts 04/25/2018

Website Owners Hit with Discrimination Suits

MSS Client Alert — Website Accessibility Lawsuits Until recently, Title III of...

Client Alerts 04/19/2018

Spring Cleaning

MSS Client Alert — MSS’s Employment Law Group Spring Cleaning With the...

Client Alerts 09/29/2017

New York State Paid Family Leave Coverage Requirements

New York State will require nearly all New York Employers to secure...

Client Alerts 04/06/2017
Client Alerts 09/14/2016
Client Alerts 06/01/2014

That’s outrageous! A study of (allegedly) scandalous and immoral trademarks

“When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases...