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  1. Event

    Driver to Deliver 2023 Dermot S. McGlinchey Lecture at Tulane Law

    January 31, 2023

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    Professor Justin Driver, the Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law and Counselor to the Dean at Yale Law School, will deliver an address on "Schooling Free Speech" about freedom of expression in America's schools at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 9.

  2. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Adds 8 Litigation Associates Across 5 Offices

    January 30, 2023

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce the addition of eight new associates in its Financial Services Litigation and Enterprise Litigation & Investigations practice groups in the last two months of 2022. The litigators join the firm’s Birmingham, Dallas, Cleveland, Houston, and New Orleans offices.

  3. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Attorneys Named to Ohio Super Lawyers and Risings Stars Lists for 2023

    January 24, 2023

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that David Waxman and James “Jim” Sandy, attorneys in the firm’s Cleveland office, have been named to the 2023 Ohio Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists.

  4. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Attorneys Named to 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

    January 24, 2023

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that 17 attorneys in the firm's Baton Rouge and New Orleans offices have been named to the 2023 Louisiana Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

  5. McGlinchey News Release

    Prominent Entertainment Attorney Hillel Frankel Joins McGlinchey in Nashville

    January 17, 2023

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that nationally recognized entertainment attorney Hillel Frankel, who focuses on music transactions, film licensing and distribution, and intellectual property, has joined the firm as Of Counsel in Nashville.

  6. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Attorney Amanda Stout Selected for Leadership Baton Rouge Class of 2023

    January 12, 2023

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    McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that attorney Amanda S. Stout has been selected for the 2023 Leadership Baton Rouge professional development program.

  7. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Stafford Names Four New Of Counsel Attorneys in 2023

    January 10, 2023

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    McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the four attorneys who have been name Of Counsel, all of whom were formerly Associates at the firm, effective January 1, 2023.

  8. McGlinchey in the News

    3 Areas Mid-Law Managing Partners Are Focused On In 2023

    January 5, 2023

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    Michael Ferachi, McGlinchey's Managing Member, was one of three interviewed and quoted in a story in Law360 Pulse about leadership's predictions and focus areas for mid-sized firms in 2023.

  9. McGlinchey in the News

    New Orleans Industry Partnerships, Business Initiatives Fuel Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

    January 4, 2023

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    Director of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer Eliska Plunkett was interviewed for a recent New Orleans CityBusiness profile, "New Orleans Industry Partnerships, Business Initiatives Fuel Diversity, Equity, Inclusion," about an initiative to drive change in the local legal diversity landscape.

  10. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Named a Best Place to Work in New Orleans

    December 30, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that it has been named among the “Best Places to Work” by New Orleans CityBusiness for the second year in a row.

  11. McGlinchey in the News

    Deirdre C. McGlinchey Honored in 2022 Irish Legal 100

    December 29, 2022

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    International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) shared member Deirdre McGlinchey was honored as part

  12. McGlinchey in the News

    People this Week: New Hires, Promotions, Awards

    December 29, 2022

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    New Orleans City Business shared a round-up of exciting news out of the firm's New Orleans office.

  13. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Receives Top Honors in Legal Diversity for Third Time

    December 28, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce it has been recognized with the 2022 Top Performer and Compass Award designations by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD). These distinctions illustrate McGlinchey’s commitment to LCLD’s mission of creating a truly diverse legal profession. The mid-size firm is honored alongside Am Law 100 and 200 firms and major international corporations as recipients of both recognitions.

  14. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Named Among Vault’s 2023 Best Law Firms for Women

    December 20, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked on Vault’s 2023 Best Law Firms for Women list. The mid-size firm is accompanied on the list by several AmLaw 100 and 200 firms.

  15. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey’s New Orleans Office Continues Growth with 6 New Associates

    December 13, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the addition of six new associates this fall in the firm’s New Orleans office.

  16. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Hires 3 Maritime Attys In New Orleans

    December 9, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford PLLC announced Monday that it has hired two members and an associate who specialize in maritime law to its enterprise litigation and investigations practice group in New Orleans.

  17. McGlinchey News Release

    Deirdre McGlinchey Honored in 2022 Irish Legal 100

    December 6, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that Deirdre McGlinchey has been named to the 2022 Irish Legal 100. The award reception took place in Washington, DC, at the home of the Irish Ambassador to the United States on October 19, 2022.

  18. McGlinchey News Release

    Chambers FinTech 2023 Gives McGlinchey’s Practice, Robert Savoie Top Rankings

    December 5, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce the national recognition of attorney Robert Savoie (Cleveland) and its FinTech practice group in the 2023 Chambers FinTech guide.

  19. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Adds 3 Maritime Lawyers in New Orleans

    December 5, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that admiralty and maritime Members (Partners) Marcelle Mouledoux and Kevin Frey and Associate Morgan Kelley have joined the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations practice group in New Orleans.

  20. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey’s Jessica VanTroost Elected to ALA Board of Directors

    December 1, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Jessica VanTroost, Strategic Operations Administrator resident in the firm’s Jacksonville office, has been elected to the international board of directors of the Association of Legal Administrators (ALA).

  21. Presentation

    Resolving Consumer Class and Mass Action Claims: Significant Issues and Considerations Explored

    December 8, 2022

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    On December 8, 2022, Joseph A. Apatov (Fort Lauderdale) will co-present a live webcast on the significant and latest issues surrounding consumer class actions as well as practical strategies to mitigate class action risks.

  22. McGlinchey in the News

    Textile Industry Targeted as a Major Contributor to PFAS Pollution

    November 22, 2022

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    Of Counsel Michael Blumenthal (Cleveland) was quoted by the International Fiber Journal on November 16, 2022. He discussed his predictions for PFOA and PFOS.

  23. Attorney Published Article

    What Louisiana companies need to know about cryptocurrency and digital transactions

    November 21, 2022

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    Talk of bitcoin and cryptocurrency has been unavoidable in recent years. What should Louisiana businesses understand to play in this new sandbox?

  24. McGlinchey News Release

    J-P Perrault Receives Margaret Neely Award From The Emerge Center

    November 16, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that Baton Rouge Member J-P Perrault has been named the 2022 recipient of the Margaret Neely Award by The Emerge Center for Communication, Behavior, and Development. The Neely Award is Emerge’s highest honor, given in recognition of dedicated service to Emerge and the children it serves.

  25. Attorney Published Article

    To Put It Bluntly, the Federal Judiciary’s Inconsistent Approach to the Cannabis Industry Is (Reefer) Madness

    November 10, 2022

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    We often look to the federal judiciary as the gold standard of American jurisprudence. However, when it comes to the rapidly evolving cannabis industry, the federal judiciary has been anything but consistent.

  26. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Hires Financial Litigation Of Counsel In New York

    November 10, 2022

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    Of Counsel Aleks Altshuler (New York) was profiled in Law360 on November 7, 2022. He discussed why he chose to move to McGlinchey and the services McGlinchey offers to clients.

  27. McGlinchey in the News

    Rohit Chopra is cracking down on big banks and Big Tech — and business groups claim he’s out of control

    November 4, 2022

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    in "Rohit Chopra is cracking down on big banks and Big Tech — and business groups claim he’s out of control". He discussed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) forward-thinking approach.

  28. McGlinchey News Release

    44 McGlinchey Practice Areas recognized in 2023 Best Law Firms

    November 3, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford PLLC is pleased to announce two national practice group rankings and 42 metropolitan practice area rankings in U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” for 2023.

  29. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey’s Rasch Brown Named Among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading U.S. Litigators for 2023

    November 2, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that Member (Partner) Francis "Rasch" H. Brown, III has been named to Lawdragon’s inaugural 500 Leading Litigators in America list in the practice areas of commercial liability, products liability, and torts.

  30. McGlinchey in the News

    Cannabis Worker’s Death Triggers Closer OSHA Industry Scrutiny

    November 2, 2022

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    Member Heidi Urness  (Seattle) was interviewed by Bloomberg Law on November 2, 2022, in "Cannabis Worker’s Death Triggers Closer OSHA Industry Scrutiny". She discussed the federal government's view on cannabis industry oversight regarding working conditions.

  31. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Attorney Marshall Grodner Appointed to Louisiana State Law Institute’s Uniform Commercial Code Committee

    November 2, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that Member (Partner) Marshall Grodner has been appointed to serve on the Louisiana State Law Institute’s Uniform Commercial Code Committee.

  32. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Adds Financial Litigator Aleksandr Altshuler to New York Office

    November 2, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Aleksandr “Aleks” Altshuler has joined the firm’s Financial Services Litigation practice group as Of Counsel in the New York office.

  33. McGlinchey in the News

    Reflections from Remington Angelle for National Pro Bono Week

    November 1, 2022

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    The National Celebration of Pro Bono is held the last week of October each year. In recognition, Baton Rouge associate Remington M. Angelle offered his insights on recent pro bono work he has done with Southern University Law Center.

  34. McGlinchey in the News

    Misunderstood: The Excise Tax No One Likes or Understands — A Conversation with Douglas Charnas and Richard E. Engler, Ph.D.

    October 13, 2022

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    Member Douglas Charnas (Washington, DC) was interviewed on the All Things Chemical® Podcast on October 13, 2022. He discussed the Superfund Tax, which entities the tax applies to, how to identify taxable chemicals and the difference between taxable chemicals and taxable substances.

  35. McGlinchey in the News

    Akerman Litigation Partner Rejoins McGlinchey Stafford

    November 1, 2022

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    Member Angie Christina (New Orleans) was profiled in Law360 on October 28, 2022. She discussed returning to McGlinchey, and how she plans to grow her practice with McGlinchey's support.

  36. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Welcomes Returning Member Angie Christina in New Orleans

    October 28, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Angie Christina has returned to the firm’s New Orleans office as a Member (Partner) in the firm’s Enterprise Litigation & Investigations practice group. She worked in the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group, most recently as Member, from 2007-2017.

  37. McGlinchey in the News

    Combating ID fraud: Five steps to prevention

    October 6, 2022

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    Katherine Schnack (Cleveland) was interviewed by Auto Finance News about how to stop ID fraud in "Combating ID fraud: Five steps to prevention".

  38. McGlinchey in the News

    Out of the shadows: Exposing how credit repair schemes cost lenders billions

    October 3, 2022

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    Katherine Schnack (Cleveland) was interviewed by Auto Finance News about how credit repair fraud "Out of the shadows: Exposing how credit repair schemes cost lenders billions".

  39. McGlinchey in the News

    What Midsize Firms Get Right and Wrong About Retaining Talent

    October 3, 2022

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    Michael Ferachi, McGlinchey Stafford’s Managing Member, was interviewed by Law.com about talent retention in "What Midsize Firms Get Right and Wrong About Retaining Talent”. Michael shares his approach to flexibility and expectations.

  40. McGlinchey in the News

    Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Amplifies Jones Act Scrutiny

    October 3, 2022

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    Ben Schupp spoke with Law360 about the temporary waiver of the Jones Act to expedite Puerto Rico's Hurricane Fiona recovery efforts. Because of recent amendments to the law, Jones Act waivers are likely to become rarer or, at least, more restricted.

  41. McGlinchey News Release

    Financial Litigator Jessica Johnson Returns to McGlinchey’s Cleveland Office

    September 30, 2022

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    is pleased to announce that Jessica Johnson has rejoined the firm’s the financial services litigation practice in Cleveland. Jessica represents clients in commercial litigation and financial services litigation matters in the Ohio state and federal courts, with a primary focus on defending banks, mortgage lenders, and loan servicers in state, federal, and bankruptcy court proceedings.

  42. McGlinchey News Release

    Financial Litigator Nicole Johnson Joins McGlinchey’s Irvine Office

    September 30, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Nicole Johnson has joined the firm’s Financial Services Litigation practice group as Of Counsel, associated with the Irvine office. Nicole’s practice will focus on representing consumer financial services companies in litigation matters. With 14 years of litigation experience, Nicole represents mortgage loan servicers, loan beneficiaries, foreclosure trustees, and other financialMore

  43. McGlinchey in the News

    How Mid-Market Firms Are Retaining Talent. Here’s a Hint: It’s Not About the Money

    September 14, 2022

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    Michael Ferachi, McGlinchey Stafford's Managing Member, was interviewed by Law.com about talent retention in "How Mid-Market Firms Are Retaining Talent. Here’s a Hint: It’s Not About the Money". Michael shares his approach and how he instills this from the top down.

  44. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Announces Hire of Compliance Attorney Katherine Schnack

    September 12, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that seasoned regulatory attorney Katherine Romano Schnack has joined the firm’s Financial Institutions Compliance practice group as Of Counsel, associated with the Cleveland office.

  45. McGlinchey in the News

    What I’ve Learned with Rudy Aguilar

    September 2, 2022

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    Baton Rouge Member Rudy Aguilar was featured in the September/October 2022 issue of the Baton Rouge Lawyer, the magazine of the Baton Rouge Bar Association.

  46. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Adds Seasoned Financial Institutions Compliance Attorney David Tallman in Texas

    September 2, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that seasoned regulatory attorney David Tallman has joined the firm’s Financial Institutions Compliance practice group. David is a Member (Partner) based in the firm’s Houston and Dallas offices.

  47. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Atty On Co-Chairing Women’s Diversity Group

    August 30, 2022

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    Helen Mosothoane (Dallas) was interviewed by Law360 Pulse on August 26, 2022, about her new role as Co-Chair of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) Diversity and Inclusion Committee, McGlinchey's work in DEI, and the current environment for women in law.

  48. McGlinchey in the News

    Superfund Oil Tax May Face Fewer Implementation Hurdles Than Chemical Tax

    August 19, 2022

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    Congress’ reinstatement of the Superfund tax on crude oil and petroleum-product imports is likely to have a more straightforward implementation process than the related tax on chemicals, Member Douglas Charnas (Washington, DC) told Inside EPA.

  49. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Attorney Helen Mosothoane to Co-Chair NAWL’s D&I Committee

    August 19, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that Helen Mosothoane, Counsel in McGlinchey’s Dallas office, has been named Co-Chair of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL)’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

  50. McGlinchey in the News

    Navigating Data Privacy Compliance

    August 18, 2022

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    Aaron Kouhoupt and Paul Lysobey (Cleveland) sat down with Auto Finance News to discuss the landscape of data privacy and what lenders need to know to comply with the changes. 

  51. McGlinchey News Release

    53 McGlinchey Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Best Lawyers in America and Ones to Watch

    August 18, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that 53 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

  52. McGlinchey in the News

    Firms do their best to on-board first-year attorneys

    August 16, 2022

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    Member Kelly Lipinski (Cleveland) was featured in Cleveland Jewish News on August 15, 2022. She discussed how McGlinchey supports first-year attorneys, including work-life balance, providing diverse exposure, and what she recommends young attorneys seek out in a law firm.

  53. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Brings On Ex-PennyMac Assistant GC In Calif.

    August 12, 2022

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    Member Ben Gross (Irvine) was profiled in Law360 on August 11, 2022. He discussed moving to McGlinchey, the impact of technology on the financial industry, and bringing an in-house counsel point of view to the table.

  54. McGlinchey News Release

    Ben Gross Joins McGlinchey’s National Financial Institutions Compliance Practice Group in California

    August 8, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that experienced financial services compliance attorney Ben Gross has joined the firm as a Member (Partner) in California, associated with the Irvine office. Ben focuses his practice on compliance matters facing the mortgage servicing and origination and Fintech industries.

  55. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Attorney Marshall Grodner Elected Fellow of ACMA

    August 4, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that Member (Partner) Marshall Grodner has been elected a Fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys (ACMA).

  56. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Attorney Adina Pollan Receives Florida Legal Recognitions

    August 3, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that Member (Partner) Adina Pollan has received the Leaders in the Law Award from the Florida Association for Women Lawyers (FAWL), which strives to propel women lawyers into economic, social and leadership spheres of power. She is also recognized in the 2022 edition of Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite, which lists just over 1% of the active Florida Bar members.

  57. McGlinchey in the News

    Absent IRS Superfund Tax Guide, Lawyers Look To Withdrawn 1983 Proposal

    July 29, 2022

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    Member Douglas Charnas (Washington, DC) spoke with Inside EPA about whether it would be "reasonable" to look at a 1983 draft IRS rule in the absence of formal IRS guidance, even though the measure was eventually withdrawn.

  58. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey’s Bryant, Plunkett Named ‘Leadership in Law’ Honorees by New Orleans CityBusiness

    July 28, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Members (partners) Camille R. Bryant and Daniel T. Plunkett have been named “Leadership in Law” honorees by New Orleans CityBusiness. This award recognizes legal professionals in New Orleans for their career and community accomplishments.

  59. McGlinchey News Release

    Amanda Stout and McGlinchey Honored for Contributions to Capital Area United Way

    July 25, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that Amanda Stout (Baton Rouge) and the firm have been honored for contributions to the Capital Area United Way (CAUW).

  60. McGlinchey in the News

    Garland extends Trump-era policy

    July 22, 2022

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    nd Internal Investigations team Bob Driscoll (Washington) appeared on “On Balance with Leland Vittert” on NewsNation on July 19, 2022. He discussed U.S. Attorney General Garland's memo regarding sign-off for investigations into political candidates.

  61. McGlinchey News Release

    Zelma Frederick Named McGlinchey’s Baton Rouge Office Managing Attorney

    July 15, 2022

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    As Office Managing Attorney, Zelma will focus on the day-to-day operations and management of the employees and the office itself. McGlinchey’s office leadership now comprises 50% diverse attorneys.

  62. McGlinchey News Release

    Four McGlinchey Attorneys Named 2022 Florida Super Lawyers, Rising Stars

    July 13, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that four attorneys in the firm’s Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville offices have been named to the 2022 Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

  63. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Welcomes Financial Services Litigator Adina Pollan to Jacksonville Office

    July 12, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Adina Pollan has joined the firm’s Financial Services Litigation group as a Member (Partner) in the Jacksonville office. Adina will focus her practice on legal matters spanning the corporate life cycle, including bankruptcy and commercial litigation to corporate formation, governance, and transactions.

  64. McGlinchey in the News

    The restaurant industry union movement is gaining momentum: Here’s what to expect

    July 5, 2022

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    Member Camille Bryant (New Orleans) was interviewed by Nation’s Restaurant News about the recent unionization of Starbucks stores and a Chipotle location as well as the impact this could have on the industry as a whole. “Everyone in the restaurant industry was on the front lines and was dealing with health and safety issues withoutMore

  65. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Adds Liability, Employment Atty In New Orleans

    June 27, 2022

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    The hire of New Orleans litigation attorney Allyson C. Byrd was covered in a Law360 Pulse article on June 27, 2022.

  66. McGlinchey in the News

    LGBTQ Attys And Staff Talk Inclusivity In Mid-Law

    June 24, 2022

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    Andrew Albritton (New Orleans) was interviewed by Law360 Pulse on June 23, 2022, about inclusivity in the legal field, McGlinchey's LGBTQ+ Resource Group, and his advice to law students.

  67. McGlinchey News Release

    Allyson Byrd Joins McGlinchey’s Products Liability, Employment Litigation Teams in New Orleans

    June 22, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Ally Byrd has joined the firm’s Enterprise Litigation and Investigations section as a Member in the New Orleans office. Ally focuses her practice on products liability and mass tort lawsuits alleging economic loss, product defects, and personal injuries, and defends premises liability, workplace injury, and workers’ compensation claims, as well as employment litigation.

  68. McGlinchey in the News

    I’m Over Cannabis Brands That Don’t Like Cannabis Users

    June 11, 2022

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    Cannabis practice group chair Heidi Urness (Seattle) was quoted in an article in High Times detailing the disconnect between some cannabis companies, their branding, and marketing efforts, and the consumers who purchase their products.

  69. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Announces Expanded LGBT Resource Group

    June 10, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford PLLC has announced an expanded and renamed version of its LGBT+ employee resource group, which was renamed McGlinchey PRIDE with the goal of increasing its presence beyond the internal workings of the firm and becoming more community-facing.

  70. McGlinchey in the News

    Women in Cannabis Panel on Inclusion in the Industry and Workplace

    June 10, 2022

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    Member Heidi Urness (Seattle) joined a Women in Cannabis Panel on the Green Rush, a 2-hour weekly live cannabis business talk show produced by Pro Cannabis Media every Friday. The show discusses news issues in the cannabis market and each week conducts a deeper dive into specific topics of the industry.

  71. McGlinchey in the News

    NOLA’s legal field has long been white male-dominated. This collaborative seeks to change that.

    June 9, 2022

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    Director of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer Eliska Plunkett appeared on an episode of Baton Rouge Public Radio's Lousiana Considered "NOLA’s legal field has long been white male-dominated. This collaborative seeks to change that". She outlined how the group she helped start last year, New Orleans Legal Diversity Collaborative (NOLDC), works to address diversity, equity, and inclusion issues in the legal field.

  72. McGlinchey in the News

    CFPB tees up investigations of AI-based underwriting, adverse action notices

    June 8, 2022

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    Of Counsel Brian Fink (Washington, DC) is quoted in “CFPB tees up investigations of AI-based underwriting, adverse action notices” in Auto Finance News. Brian is a former regulator in the CFPB’s Office of Supervision Policy. The article covers CFPB’s attitudes towards AI and approach to enforcing related federal laws. Fair lending and the use of technology has beenMore

  73. McGlinchey in the News

    Fake Trump electors in Ga. told to shroud plans in ‘secrecy,’ email shows

    June 7, 2022

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    Washington Member Bob Driscoll (Washington) was quoted in The Washington Post on June 6, 2022, discussing his client David Shafer’s cooperation with the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Robert Driscoll, a lawyer for Shafer, said the Georgia GOP chairman has provided all of his communications about the elector process to theMore

  74. McGlinchey in the News

    Email reveals Trump campaign told fake electors in Georgia to use ‘complete secrecy’

    June 7, 2022

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    Washington Member Bob Driscoll (Washington) was quoted in CNN Politics on June 6, 2022, discussing his client David Shafer’s cooperation with the Justice Department’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election. “None of these communications, nor his testimony, suggest that Mr. Shafer requested or wished for confidentiality surrounding the provisional electors,” attorney Robert Driscoll said.More

  75. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Relaunches LGBTQ+ Resource Group as Part of Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

    June 6, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that the firm is relaunching McGlinchey PRIDE, a network for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally attorneys. The group’s mission is to create a home where McGlinchey’s LGBTQ+ attorneys and allies feel welcomed, affirmed, valued, and empowered.

  76. McGlinchey News Release

    Nine McGlinchey Practices, 18 Attorneys Honored in Chambers USA 2022

    June 2, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys and nine practice areas have been recognized in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA – America’s Leading Lawyers for Business.

  77. McGlinchey in the News

    Clinton campaign lawyer acquitted of lying to FBI

    May 31, 2022

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    Member and Co-Chair of the Government and Internal Investigations team Bob Driscoll (Washington) appeared on “On Balance with Leland Vittert” on NewsNation on May 31, 2022. He discussed the Justice Department’s investigation process and the particulars of the investigation into Michael Sussmann.

  78. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Named Special Finance 175 Honoree By SubPrime Auto Finance News

    April 2022

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    McGlinchey’s Consumer Financial Services Regulatory team is proud to be listed in the 2022 “Special Finance 175,” a recognition presented by SubPrime Auto Finance News for organizations that “support companies and dealerships with sound guidance and tools to navigate the ever-changing regulatory demands.”

  79. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Stafford Welcomes 10 Summer Associates, Three LCLD Scholars

    May 31, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to welcome ten summer associates from nine law schools who will work in six offices alongside our attorneys nationwide.

  80. Presentation

    Emerging From a Pandemic: The Foreclosure & Court Environment – New York State

    June 8, 2022

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    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.

  81. Presentation

    Operational Best Practices to Enhance Your Compliance Management System

    May 23, 2022

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    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.

  82. COVID-19 Updates

    Podcast: How Law Firms Combat the Great Resignation (Part 2)

    May 19, 2022

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    The Coronavirus’s impact on workplaces has led to what many are calling “The Great Resignation.” It’s impacting every industry nationwide, leaving many employers scrambling to retain and replace employees. In this second installment, we’ll discuss strategies for improving workplace culture, staying nimble, and empowering employees to be their authentic selves.

  83. McGlinchey in the News

    A Profile in Professionalism: Law in the Family – The Anand Family

    May 16, 2022

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    Tarush Anand (Houston) was profiled in The Houston Lawyer, where he and his wife Nehal, a Labor and Employment attorney, discussed being a family immersed in the law and the team effort of balancing home and work during COVID-19.

  84. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Stafford Adds New Cannabis Chair In Seattle

    May 16, 2022

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    McGlinchey Stafford PLLC announced today that it hired an experienced attorney as a Seattle-based member and the new chair of the firm's cannabis practice.

  85. McGlinchey News Release

    Prominent Cannabis Attorney Heidi Urness Joins McGlinchey

    May 16, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that nationally-recognized cannabis attorney, Heidi Urness, has joined the firm as a Member. She will be the Chair of the Cannabis Practice Group and located in Seattle. Heidi will focus her practice on representing participants from the broad range of the cannabis industry spanning hemp, CBD, and THC-related businesses, including business owners and operators, investors, banks and financial institutions, insurers, and industry and trade organizations.

  86. McGlinchey in the News

    Employee Retention Paramount in ‘Great Resignation’ Age

    May 9, 2022

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    Chair of McGlinchey's Labor and Employment team Magdalen Blessey Bickford (New Orleans) spoke with Law 360 about the 'Great Resignation', including steps employers can take to attract and retain employees in a tight labor market.

  87. Attorney Published Article

    California Extends Renter Protections During the Pandemic

    May 6, 2022

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    On March 31, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Assembly Bill 2179, which extends existing protections for California renters.

  88. Attorney Published Article

    Credit Reporting Agency Sued for FCRA Violation Based on Alleged Inaccurate Reporting of Mortgage Delinquency During COVID-19 Forbearance

    May 6, 2022

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    On March 24, 2022, a complaint was filed against Equifax Information Services, LLC based on its alleged inaccurate reporting of a mortgage loan delinquency. The borrowers filed the two-count complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, alleging Equifax violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act (CCRAA). The borrowers contend Equifax failed to follow reasonable procedures to establish maximum possible accuracy in the preparation of the borrowers’ credit reports. As a result, they seek actual, statutory, and punitive damages, attorney fees and costs, and other relief.

  89. Attorney Published Article

    CFPB Issues Report on Characteristics of Homeowners Who Remain in Forbearance as Pandemic Protections Expire

    May 6, 2022

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    Almost eight million borrowers entered forbearance plans during the pandemic, including those plans available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Many borrowers have exited their forbearance plans. As a follow-up to its May 2021 report, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently published an updated report on the characteristics of mortgage borrowers who remained under the protection of a forbearance plan as of January 2022 to help understand their demographics and financial capacity.

  90. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey’s Robert Savoie Named 2022 Midwest Trailblazer by The American Lawyer

    May 6, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Robert Savoie, a Member (Partner) in the firm’s Cleveland office, has been named to The American Lawyer’s 2022 list of Midwest Trailblazers. This list spotlights professionals who are agents of change in their respective practice areas.

  91. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey Adds Insurance Regulation Attorney In Dallas

    May 1, 2022

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    The hire of insurance regulatory Member Lauren Ybarra (Dallas) was covered in a Law360 Pulse article on April 28, 2022. “I enjoy insurance because it not only provides protection for consumers but is also an ever-evolving area of law. Within my practice I get to work with companies who are truly seeking to improve the publicMore

  92. McGlinchey in the News

    McGlinchey continues firm growth with 2 new additions

    April 28, 2022

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    News of McGlinchey’s most recent consumer financial services compliance team hires, Amy Greenwood Field (Washington, DC) and Aaron Kouhoupt (Cleveland) was covered by SubPrime Auto Finance News on April 25, 2022.

  93. McGlinchey in the News

    A labor lawyer breaks down the complicated relationship between Starbucks and its growing union

    April 28, 2022

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    Chair of McGlinchey's Labor and Employment team Magdalen Blessey Bickford (New Orleans) spoke with Nation's Restaurant News about the legal complications of the struggle between Starbucks and its unionized employees, including issues of contract negotiation, union busting, unfair labor practices, and union elections.

  94. McGlinchey News Release

    Lauren Ybarra Joins McGlinchey’s Insurance Regulatory Team in Texas

    April 26, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Lauren Ybarra has joined the firm’s Insurance Regulatory group as a member (partner) affiliated with the Dallas office.

  95. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey’s Camille Bryant Chosen to Serve on Louisiana’s Board of Ethics

    April 19, 2022

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    McGlinchey is proud to announce that the Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee has selected Camille Bryant, a Member (partner) in the firm’s New Orleans office, to serve on Louisiana’s Board of Ethics.

  96. McGlinchey News Release

    Aaron Kouhoupt Returns to McGlinchey as Member in Consumer Financial Services Compliance Group

    April 7, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Aaron Kouhoupt has rejoined the firm as a Member (Partner) in the national Consumer Financial Services Compliance practice group. Aaron focuses on advising traditional banks as well as fintech start-ups navigating the federal regulatory regime surrounding bank partnership programs and launching consumer finance products on a national scale.

  97. Presentation

    Compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Americans with Disabilities Act in an Era of Remote Work

    April 12, 2022

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    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.

  98. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey’s Carry, Hand-Cannane to Participate in Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

    April 5, 2022

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    McGlinchey is pleased to announce that Alfred Carry and Stephanie Hand-Cannane have been selected to participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)’s programs for diverse, high-potential attorneys.

  99. McGlinchey in the News

    Federal probe into Hunter Biden intensifies

    April 4, 2022

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    Member and Co-Chair of the Government and Internal Investigations team Bob Driscoll (Washington) appeared on "On Balance with Leland Vittert" on NewsNation on March 31, 2022.

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