By Stephanie Messas, Esq. and Ondine Herlin Many business owners focus on making their physical locations accessible, but their websites may create legal risk as well. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), businesses can face lawsuits if customers with
Stephanie Messas, Alastair Mecke, Noémie Tabiou The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued a proposal that would reintroduce a nationwide approach to deciding when more than one business may be treated as an employee’s “joint employer.” If the proposal
Stephanie Messas, Esq., Alastair Mecke, Esq., and Noémie Tabiou The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into legal practice offers undeniable efficiency gains. However, it also raises significant legal concerns, particularly with respect to attorney-client privilege and the protection of
Drafted by Ondine Herlin, Extern Under the Supervision of Stephanie Messas, Esq. New York State has enacted the Retail Worker Safety Act to protect retail employees from workplace violence, including physical violence, abuse, harassment, intimidation, and other unsafe situations. If
Drafted by Noemie Tabiou, Extern Under the Supervision of Stephanie Messas, Esq. Significant changes are occurring in the employment sector. Federal guidance on independent contractor classification is currently in transition and is expected to change. As of the date of
On March 21, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that significantly narrowed federal beneficial ownership reporting under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). As a result, under the interim final rule, U.S.-formed entities and U.S.
A couple of weeks ago, The Messas Law Practice had the pleasure of attending (and actively organizing and participating in) the 22nd Annual Small Law Firm Symposium hosted by the New York City Bar Association. This yearly gathering has become
We’re thrilled to welcome Alastair Mecke at Messas Law Practice as the newest Law Clerk (the firm is impatiently awaiting her admission to the New York Bar)! Alastair brings a fascinating blend of international experience, creative industry knowledge, and fresh
By Jake Hoffman, intern, under the supervision of Stephanie Messas, Messas Law Practice, PLLC Employee handbooks serve as important reference documents that communicate an employer’s policies and procedures to employees, while also providing information about applicable workplace rights and obligations.
In 2025, employers in seven states must pay higher wages to employees under noncompete contracts. While the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)’s proposal to ban noncompete agreements was blocked and may be dropped by the Trump administration, several states forbid noncompete