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BRBA Construction Law Legal Update

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Member Brad Barback (Baton Rouge) will co-present “BRBA Construction Law Legal Update” to the Baton Rouge Business Association Construction Law Section in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on November 21, 2024. He’ll cover the legal changes impacting the construction industry and what businesses should do to prepare.

The Baton Rouge Bar Association has been serving the legal profession and the public for more than 93 years. With a voluntary membership of over 2,300 lawyers, the Baton Rouge Bar Association is one of the largest voluntary bar associations in the State of Louisiana. It has long held a record of being one of the most active and innovative bar associations in the United States.

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Potential Impacts on EPA Superfund Program During Trump’s Second Term

November 19, 2024

The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Superfund Program is a cornerstone of the United States’ efforts to remediate contaminated sites and protect public health. The Superfund Program under President-Elect Donald Trump’s second term can be projected based on the policies enacted during his first term, including budget priorities, deregulation efforts, and shifts in environmental governance. While some gains in efficiency and site remediation were highlighted during Trump’s first term, the broader focus on deregulation and resource limitations may pose challenges to long-term environmental goals.

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How a Second Trump Presidency Could Impact Brownfield Redevelopment: Policy, Economics, and Environmental Considerations

November 12, 2024

A second Trump presidency may bring a renewed focus on deregulation and a reduction in federal oversight, which could have profound implications for brownfield redevelopment. Brownfields are previously developed sites, often industrial or commercial, that may have environmental contamination. Redevelopment of these sites can transform communities, stimulate economic growth, and mitigate environmental risks. However, redevelopment efforts hinge on complex interplays between environmental regulation, federal funding, private sector incentives, and local community planning—all of which are influenced by presidential policies.

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CFPB Issues New Guidance on AI in Employment Decisions

November 7, 2024

Technology—what did we ever do without it? There are many technological programs at an employer’s disposal, ranging from checking a candidate’s background during the application process to surveilling employee activity by using AI-based technology through smartphones and similar devices. Many of these reports contain sensitive information unknown to workers, which can significantly impact hiring decisions, job assignments, and career advancement.

Presentation

Breaking Barriers: Managing the Generational Divide for an Expanding Workforce

September 27, 2024

Attorneys Andrew Albritton, Susan Fahey Desmond, and Courtney Joiner will present "Breaking Barriers: Managing the Generational Divide for an Expanding Workforce" at the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants 2024 Women's Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 27, 2024.

News Release

McGlinchey Stafford Names Eight New Members in 2024

January 2, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the eight attorneys who have been named Members at the firm, effective January 1, 2024. These attorneys represent four practice groups and six of the firm’s 17 offices.