Events

Gregg Stevens (Dallas) and Greg DeVries (Houston) authored an update on FCRA Litigation for the Texas Bar CLE’s 18th Annual Course on Advanced Consumer & Commercial Law.

Chief Business Development Officer Heather Morse co-presented a Lawline course with Gina Rubel of Furia Rubel Communications, Inc. on how lawyers can utilize the C.O.P.E.S. approach to repurpose content in ways that maximize key messaging for various platforms and audiences.

Virtual Currency, Digital Currency, or Cryptocurrency: no matter the term used to describe this trending form of monetary value, incorporating it into your business may trigger money services regulatory concerns as well as other regulatory considerations. FinCEN and many individual state regulatory agencies oversee the transmission of non-fiat value to consumers. In addition, a Fintech may have additional regulatory obligations despite partnering with licensed entities to conduct business.

Michael Ferachi (Baton Rouge) will participate in a panel discussion on "Communications in a time of ESG" at the Legal ESG Summit on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. This program will focus on how law firms should communicate their ESG efforts in the face of global issues like the pandemic, geopolitical conflicts, the climate crisis, and the growing demand for equity and transparency within law firms and institutions.

Bring your handbook or specific policies and our attorneys will help determine whether your policies are up-to-date, identify issues, and discuss your most pressing employment law concerns.

Amy Greenwood-Field will participate in a panel discussion on the regulatory challenges associated with virtual currency during the MTRA Annual Conference on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

The Model Rules of Professional Conduct were drafted mainly for litigation, but how do those rules apply in a transactional context?

Member Aaron Kouhoupt (Cleveland) will participate in a CLE program on "How to Manage Payment Fraud Risks and Dispute Resolution Obligations" during the ABA Business Law Hybrid Section Annual Meeting on Friday, September 16, 2022.

David Tallman (Houston/Dallas) is speaking on a panel "Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Non-Financial Firms Now in the Crosshairs" at The University of Texas School of Law’s 8th Annual Government Enforcement Institute (UTGEI) in Dallas, Texas on September 15, 2022. This panel will discuss where the Bureau is headed, the legal theory underpinning its strategy, and what non-financial firms can do to prepare.

Marshall Grodner (Baton Rogue) will co-present "Structuring Opinions of Counsel in Real Estate Finance Transactions" in a Strafford webinar on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. This webinar will prepare counsel to draft third-party opinions for real estate finance transactions. The panel will cover the opinions required--including authority, enforceability, and property-related opinions--and the assumptions, limitations, and qualifications that counsel should include to limit exposure.

Sandy Shatz (Irvine) will participate in a panel discussion on the ever-present concerns around data protection and privacy on September 19, 2022, at the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Regulatory Compliance Conference in Washington, DC.

Remington Angelle (Baton Rouge) will co-present a “Personal Injury Primer” with Judge D. Nicole Sheppard, Orleans Parish Civil District Court, at the Louisiana State Bar Association (LSBA) Back to Basics CLE event on September 30, 2022.

Member Sanford Shatz (Irvine) is presenting at an Orange County Bar Association Banking & Lending Section Webinar, "Recent United States and California Supreme Court Banking and Lending Case Updates and More."

Jack Siegal (Boston) is presenting a CLE webinar "Advocacy, Argument & Persuasion: The Power of Direct, Clear, Honest Legal Advocacy" for the Philadelphia Bar Association on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. The program includes: knowing your audience, conveying honesty in your writing and speech, addressing your weaknesses directly, and turning them into strengths.

Lauren Ybarra (Dallas) will participate in a panel hosted by InsurTechATX and the Insurance Council of Texas on Thursday, September 1, 2022. They'll discuss the impact of technology on getting insurance to those who need it as well as where the industry is headed in "The Future of Insurance Distribution."

Aaron Kouhoupt (Cleveland) will co-present a Stafford CLE webinar on Thursday, August 4, 2022, to review the most recent state and federal updates regarding the use of e-signatures, e-contracts, and remote notarization. The panel will discuss the expansion of e-contracts in previously restricted industries and recent decisions about the enforceability of e-contracts in general and particular provisions, including mandatory arbitration clauses.

Margaret J. Cascino (New York City) will participate in a New York Mortgage Bankers Association roundtable on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, with other New York counsel to discuss the hot topics and trends within the Foreclosure Environment.

ssica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will co-present "Why We Pick You: Considerations from Legal Support Staff in Choosing a Court Reporter" at the National Association (NCRA) for Court Reporters and Captioners in Orlando, Florida on Friday, July 22, 2022. This presentation will include what to look for and consider in choosing a court reporting firm, likes and dislikes in court reporting operations, and tips for court reporting firm staff to make your firm stand out.

Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will participate in two panels during the upcoming Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Chapter Leadership Institute in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Join McGlinchey’s industry-leading Consumer Financial Services Compliance and Litigation teams, colleagues from complementary practice groups, and guest speakers for three fast-paced days of engaging programming addressing important topics affecting the consumer financial services industry.

Marshall Grodner (Baton Rogue) joined a panel titled "Digital Assets: A Brave New World" at the American Bar Association's 2022 Hybrid Spring Meeting.

Sealed documents procedures and confidentiality designations can be confusing. Farren Davis (New Orleans) will moderate “Confidentiality Designations and Sealed Documents CLE” hosted by the New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association on Wednesday, June 29, 2022. This presentation will review confidentiality destination and sealed documents procedures, limitations, and related recent case law. The NewMore

The Superfund tax takes effect on July 1, 2022, and the first deposits are due to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on July 29, 2022. With these impending deadlines, chemical distributors have numerous questions about this tax, including the information needed to figure out their obligations, what must be reported to the IRS, and whetherMore

Block-chain is building the plane as it flies. It’s important to know how this changing technology and the changing regulations that govern it impact you. Aaron Kouhoupt (Cleveland) and Amy Greenwood-Field (Washington, DC) are speaking on a panel on “Regulatory Challenges in Crypto” at the Been Around the Block-Chain: Exploring the Legal Impact of Digital Currency,More

Discovery is an important tool for any lawyer to have. Understanding not only the basics, but the nuances of this process can help to strengthen cases and lead to better outcomes for clients. Robert “Bob” Driscoll (Washington, DC) will join a panel discussion on “Nuts and Bolts: Discovery” at The Heritage Foundation’s Intermediate Legal StrategyMore

Joseph A. Apatov (Fort Lauderdale) is presenting a webinar "Resolving Consumer Class and Mass Action Claims: Significant Issues and Considerations Explored" for The Knowledge Group on June 15, 2022. The webinar includes changes to class action lawsuits and practical strategies to mitigate class action risks.

Amy Greenwood-Field (Washington, DC) is speaking on a panel on "Current State of Regulatory Network Supervision" at the CrossTech Compliance Conference in Miami, Florida on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. This panel will broadly analyze the current state of network affairs and what the future envisions.

Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will co-facilitate a virtual discussion on "Leading Through Unexpected Change" for Konica Minolta and All Covered in a webinar on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. This presentation will focus on accepting change can happen to you, knowing what to do if change happens, taking planning one step further, and making sure you and your team survive.

Margaret "Peggy" Cascino (New York City) will join a panel discussion on "Emerging from a Pandemic: The Foreclosure & Court Environment - New York State" at the New York Banker's Association Annual Convention in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. The panel will discuss foreclosure, New York Homeowner Assistance Fund, complex litigation, and current legislative hot topics.

Jeffrey Barringer (Albany) will co-present "Opportunities and Challenges of Serving LEP Consumers" during the Fair Lending Track of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference in Miami on Wednesday, May 25, 2022.

Margaret "Peggy" Cascino (New York City) will co-present "Operational Best Practices to Enhance Your Compliance Management System" during the Servicing after the Pandemic Track of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference in Miami on Monday, May 23, 2022.

Three members of McGlinchey's Consumer Financial Services Compliance team will participate in panel discussions during the Conference on Consumer Finance Law's 2022 Annual Consumer Financial Services Conference at Loyola University Chicago School of Law on May 19-20, 2022.

On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, Sanford Shatz (Irvine) will join the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Banking and Lending Section for a webinar to discuss the California Supreme Court's resolution of Sheen v. Wells Fargo Bank and the case's impact on mortgage foreclosure litigation.

Jessica VanTroost will co-facilitate the “First Five Live” at the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Annual Conference in Kissimmee, FL on May 15, 2022

Member Marshall Grodner (Baton Rouge) will participate in a Strafford webinar panel on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, on best practices when drafting third-party opinion letters for commercial real estate finance transactions.

Chief Business Development Officer Heather Morse will join a panel on "Positioning Your Law Firm for the Future" on Saturday, April 23 during the Baton Rouge Bar Association's Bench Bar Conference in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Cleveland Member and Chair of McGlinchey's national Consumer Financial Services Compliance team Mark Edelman will participate in two panels during the upcoming Auto Finance Risk Summit in San Diego.

On Thursday, April 14, 2022, Member Jason Bichsel (Cleveland) will present on the full cycle of an auto finance transaction during the Auto Intel Summit in Raleigh.

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, Jeff Barringer (Albany) will participate in a panel discussion on financing programs in today's regulatory environment during the 2022 Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI) Congress & Expo at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando.

On Tuesday, April 12, 2022, Chase Stoecker (Fort Lauderdale) will present to the Jacksonville Association of Legal Administrators on how the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) have been impacted by the work from home revolution due to the impact of COVID-19.

Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will co-present “Leading through Unexpected Change” for the Southwest Washington Society for Human resources (SHRM) on April 12, 2022.

McGlinchey is pleased to announce the return of the annual Dermot S. McGlinchey Lecture on Federal Litigation at Tulane Law School. Professors James E. Fleming and Linda C. McClain, from Boston University School of Law.

On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, Rudy Cerone (New Orleans) will participate in a Consumer Practice Workshop during the 2022 Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar in Tampa, Florida.

Bring your handbook or specific policies and our attorneys will help determine whether your policies are up-to-date, identify issues, and discuss your most pressing employment law concerns.

Member Tarush Anand (Houston) will co-present "AEDs and the Related Legal Issues: The Shocking Truth" on Thursday, March 3, 2022, during the National Retail and Restaurant Defense Association (NRRDA) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

Join McGlinchey’s New York Consumer Financial Services Team for a 90-minute interactive webinar discussing New York foreclosure practice in light of the end of the hardship moratorium.

Jessica VanTroost (Jacksonville) will participate in a panel discussion entitled “The Office Revisited” for the Tennessee Association of Legal Administrators Statewide Retreat on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Jessica VanTroost will co-present "Leading Through Unexpected Change" to the Houston Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators on February 15, 2022.

McGlinchey will present a CLE on top privacy concerns for in-house counsel with the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Association of Corporate.

Chris Bottcher will participate in a panel discussion during the DRI 2022 Trial Skills and Damages Seminar, hosted by DRI’s Litigation Skills Committee, taking place in Las Vegas February 2-4, 2022.

Camille Bryant (New Orleans) will moderate a panel on how diversity, equity, and inclusion affect return to work on January 26, 2021, during the ACI's 30th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance Conference.

Mag Bickford (New Orleans) will moderate a panel on how employers and insurers are addressing evolving risks around mandatory vaccines on January 25, 2021, during the ACI's 30th Annual Employment Practices Liability Insurance Conference.

Sanford "Sandy" Shatz (Irvine) will participate in a panel discussion on state and federal regulatory hot topics during the Independent Mortgage Bankers Conference in Nashville on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

Paul Kellogg (Houston) will present "The Reshaping of Texas Home Equity Laws and Remedies" during a session on state-specific emerging issues during the Conference on Consumer Finance Law (CCFL) Mortgage Symposium on Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Sarah McMillan (New Orleans) will participate in an American Bar Association Section of Science & Technology Law webinar on December 16, 2021.

Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will co-present "Leading through Unexpected Change" for the Association of Legal Administrators Oregon Chapter on Friday, December 10, 2021.

Regional Administrator Jessica VanTroost (Jacksonville / Fort Lauderdale) will participate in a panel discussion on choosing a court reporting firm during the 2021 NCRA Business Summit on Sunday, November 21, 2021.

On November 18, 2021, Drew Patty and Marshall Grodner (Baton Rouge) will co-present a webinar on "NFTs, Tokenization, and You: Lessons for Business Lawyers" for the American Bar Association Business Law Section.

Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will facilitate an Association of Legal Administrators (ALA) Roundtable on lessons learned about hybrid working during Covid on Friday, November 19.

On November 16, 2021, Kelly Lipinski (Cleveland) will moderate a Higher Education Regulatory Roundtable during the iiBIG 12th Annual Education Finance & Loan Symposium in Washington, DC.

On November 4, 2021, Mag Bickford (New Orleans), Camille Bryant (New Orleans), and Drew Patty (Baton Rouge) will co-present a seminar on the road to diversity, equity, and wellness for the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Louisiana Chapter.

On Monday, October 25, 2021, Sarah Edwards (New Orleans), Arthur Rotatori (Cleveland), and Robert Savoie (Cleveland) discussed these questions and more during a webinar for the San Francisco Bank Attorneys Association.

Mag Bickford and Camille Bryant (New Orleans) will co-present "The Road to Equity and Wellness in the Workplace" during the INFiN MoneyTrends Conference on Tuesday, November 2, 2021.

Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator, will facilitate an Association of Legal Adminstrators (ALA) Roundtable on lessons learned about hybrid working during Covid on Friday, October 15, 2021.

Member Michael Rubin (Baton Rouge) will participate in a series of CLE conferences presented by LSU Law throughout the Fall of 2021.

The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine has received full FDA approval, and approval of all vaccines is expected by year-end. With FDA approval and an anticipated federal mandate for some companies, what are the next steps for employers?

Join McGlinchey’s industry-leading Consumer Financial Services Compliance and Litigation teams, colleagues from complementary practice groups, and guest speakers for three fast-paced days of engaging programming addressing important topics affecting the consumer financial services industry.

On Thursday, September 23, 2021, Sandy Shatz, Chris Bottcher, and Shaun Ramey will join Saltmarsh, Cleaveland & Gund's Financial Institution Advisory Group to present a brief overview of new mortgage servicing rules in federal law, Florida law, and Tennessee law.

Drew Patty and Marshall Grodner will discuss the tokenization of IP rights and digital assets via NFTs and the use of NFTs as collateral during the ABA Business Law Section Virtual Annual Meeting.

Member Robert Driscoll (Washington, DC) and Associate Sarah Edwards (New Orleans) will participate in a panel discussion on state and federal regulatory trends in cryptocurrency during the ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting.

Member Kelly Lipinski (Cleveland) will moderate a panel on the legal implications of the “all-in” 36% APR cap trend, including the true lender rule, during the ABA Business Law Section Annual Meeting.

On September 15, 2021, Robert Savoie will join a panel discussion during the Marketplace Risk Management Conference to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of Earned Wage Access companies (EWAs).

The next installment in McGlinchey’s Deep Dive Series covering all things Bank Secrecy Act is a webinar featuring attorneys from McGlinchey’s Financial Institutions Compliance team as well as CAMS certified managers from Crowe LLP.

On September 15, 2021, James Sandy will join the Knowledge Group for an in-depth discussion of the evolving CFPB regulations, discuss the implications of recent enforcement efforts in the field of consumer financial protection law.

Member Jeffrey Barringer will participate in a breakout session on September 13, 2021, during the MBA's Regulatory Compliance Conference in Washington, DC.

Sanford Shatz (Irvine) will join a panel of speakers on Friday, August 20, 2021, for the California Mortgage Bankers Association (CMBA) Legal Issues Committee's Q3 2021 Webinar.

On Tuesday, August 17, 2021, Dhruv Sharma and Sanford Shatz (Irvine) will join the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) Banking and Lending Section for a webinar to discuss the United States Supreme Court’s Banking and Lending cases from the October 2020 term, their impact on consumers and lenders, and how they will affect the financialMore

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and wellness have all become focal points for businesses around the world, but, how are each defined and differentiated? How can in-house counsel understand these points to better influence decisions, manage change, and ensure a well workplace?

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is wreaking havoc on businesses nationwide. As we ride the Delta wave, we welcome you to join us, the McGlinchey Labor and Employment attorneys, for answers to your challenging employment questions.

Member Mark Edelman (Cleveland) will co-present "The Changing Auto Finance Regulatory Landscape: Recent Developments and What to Expect," on Monday, August 16, 2021, during the Consumer Bankers Association CBA LIVE 2021.

Mag Bickford (New Orleans) will give an update on returning to the office in the new normal during the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants's Business & Industry Conference on Friday, August 13, 2021.

When a loan is modified, the lender will typically require a new or updated opinion of counsel regarding authority, enforceability, and other matters relating to the loan. Whether payment terms are being amended, new borrowers or guarantors are added, there is a change in the collateral, new funds advanced, or the loan is being extended,More

On Friday, July 23, Camille Bryant (New Orleans) will present during the DRI 2021 Insurance Coverage and Claims Institute.

Regional Administrator Jessica VanTroost will co-present "The Membership Arch, Part 1: Recruiting and Engaging New Members" during the ALA Chapter Leadership Institute in St. Louis on Friday, July 16, 2021.

On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, Joseph Apatov and Robert Im will join a panel of key thought leaders and practitioners for an in-depth discussion of FCRA litigation trends, crucial considerations, and effective litigation strategies.

Member Jason Bichsel of the Consumer Financial Services Compliance team presented a webinar through Auto Finance News that was published June 29, 2021. In this conversation, Jason discussed compliance considerations for short-term leasing programs, subscription services, implications of Regulation M in digital marketing, and other topics.

Kristi W. Richard (Baton Rouge) will provide a GAP update on legal matters, from legal settlements to a recent settlement by the Colorado Attorney General’s office, for the Consumer Credit Industry Association (CCIA) on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Marshall Grodner (Baton Rouge) will participate in an ABA CLE panel on June 24, 2021, that will aim to demystify the opinion process by discussing the purposes of legal opinions and basic principles and guidelines.

Jeff Barringer (Albany) will present a wrap-up of the New York Legislative Session during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) State Legislative & Regulatory Committee (SLRC) Meeting on June 17, 2021.

Member Rudy Cerone (New Orleans) participated in a webinar through Auto Finance News, discussing the implications on repossessions in the bankruptcy context given the recent Supreme Court decision in Chicago v. Fulton.

McGlinchey's Labor and Employment Law team is excited to be back in person for a BYOP breakfast! Bring your handbook or specific policies and our attorneys will help determine whether your policies are up-to-date, identify issues, and discuss your most pressing employment law concerns.

Devin Leary-Hanebrink (Washington, DC) will join ManufacturedHomes.com and LearnMH.com on Thursday, June 3, 2021, for an informational webinar on the new HUD code changes and the evolution of manufactured housing.

Sanford Shatz (Irvine) will co-present a session on regulatory compliance in the residential lending cycle during the CMCP track of the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Member Kelly Lipinski (Cleveland) will give a presentation on the 11th Circuit Hunstein Ruling during the 2020 Student Loan Servicing Alliance (SLSA) Virtual Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 19, 2021.

The next installment in McGlinchey’s 14-week series covering all things Fair Credit Reporting Act is a webinar featuring attorneys from McGlinchey’s Labor and Employment and Consumer Financial Services Compliance and Litigation teams.

Member Robert Driscoll (Washington, DC) is speaking on a panel titled “Investigations of the Executive Branch—How and When Outside Counsel Becomes Involved in the Investigation and the Response” during DRI’s 2021 Business Litigation Virtual Super Conference on May 14, 2021.

Joe Apatov (Fort Lauderdale) will join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished professionals for a LIVE Webcast with The Knowledge Group, an in-depth analysis of the current and emerging trends and developments in consumer class action.

Mark Edelman (Cleveland) will participate in a Regulation Roundtable on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, during the 14th Annual Auto Finance Risk Summit. The panelists will discuss the changing state and federal regulatory landscape on the coattails of the new Biden administration in Washington, and what auto lenders can do to keep their regulatory compliance up-to-date andMore

Sanford Shatz (Irvine) will participate in a panel discussion for the Association of Commercial Finance Attorneys (ACFA) on Thursday, April 29, 2021. The panel will explore the contours of recent lender liability law and cases and how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the legal risks faced by lenders.