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The Hidden Risks of AI Note-taking
In this webinar, Jennifer B. Rubin and Emma Follansbee examine the growing use of AI-powered meeting assistants and automated note-taking tools in the workplace, highlighting the legal, compliance, and operational risks these technologies can create. The presenters discuss key considerations related to privacy, consent, attorney-client privilege, data security, and litigation exposure, as well as the distinctions between enterprise and third-party AI tools. They also offer practical guidance on developing policies, managing vendor relationships, and implementing responsible governance practices to help organizations mitigate the risks associated with AI-generated meeting records.
California’s AI-in-the-Workplace Legislative Blitz: California Legislature Passes Four New Bills That May Affect Employers
In this client alert, Jennifer B. Rubin and Brody Zaugg examine four California AI-related employment bills that could impose new obligations on employers using artificial intelligence and workplace monitoring technologies. The proposed legislation would regulate automated decision systems in employment decisions, require additional disclosures for AI-related workforce reductions, restrict the use of emotion-recognition and neural data technologies, and limit workplace surveillance practices. The authors outline the bills’ key requirements and offer practical guidance for employers preparing for increased oversight of AI-powered workplace tools.
New York Enacts Law Significantly Expanding Employee Access to Personnel Files
In this client alert, Michael S. Arnold, Corbin Carter, and Evan M. Piercey discuss New York’s newly enacted personnel records law, which takes effect on November 8, 2026, and expands employee rights regarding access to and correction of personnel files. The law requires employers to provide personnel records upon request, notify employees when certain negative information is added to their files, allow employees to respond to disputed information, and retain personnel records for three years after separation. The authors also outline key compliance considerations and practical steps employers should take before the law becomes effective.
Mintz On Air: Practical Policies — Trust, Tone, and Trade-Offs: Negotiating Contracts in the AI Age
In this episode of Mintz On Air: Practical Policies, Jen Rubin and Tali Tuchin discuss the growing role of AI in commercial contract negotiations, highlighting both its efficiencies and limitations. They explore how AI can streamline contract review, drafting, and issue spotting, while emphasizing that human judgment remains essential for assessing legal and business risk, navigating negotiation dynamics, building trust, and crafting practical solutions. The conversation offers guidance on using AI as a tool to enhance, rather than replace, the experience and judgment that drive successful negotiations.
How to Write Gender-Neutral Contracts
“Men” is not synonymous to “person”, nor does “he” mean “she.” It is important for contractual language to be not only precise but also accurate. Many agreements govern multiple individuals, some of whose gender is unclear or variable.
Why You Need Proprietary Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements
By Daniel Marden
Protecting your company’s intellectual property rights is essential during all stages of your company’s growth. One of the first steps you can take to protect your company’s intellectual property rights is to have all advisors, consultants, contractors and employees of your company enter into Proprietary Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements (“PIIAs”), also known as Confidential Information and Inventions Assignment Agreements.
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