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McGlinchey expanded its presence to formally serve the New England market by opening its Boston office in 2019. Attorneys in McGlinchey’s Boston office represent clients in various sectors with matters spanning commercial litigation and financial services litigation to intellectual property, corporate, and contracts advice.

Our team of experienced lawyers works closely with attorneys from McGlinchey’s national practice to provide clients with a full range of comprehensive legal counsel while delivering exceptional service.

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The #1 Reason to Register Your Trademark

April 16, 2025

This short note focuses on the #1 reason to register your trademark, namely, acquiring a Certificate of Registration on the Principal Register.

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McGlinchey Earns Dual National Best Workplace Recognitions

March 7, 2025

McGlinchey has been recognized among the 2025 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms. The firm was also was ranked #2 of 27 “large employers” in the inaugural America’s Best Workplaces list in 2025 by Best Companies Group.

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Litigation Byte (January 2025 Edition)

February 6, 2025

Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business.

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Supreme Court to Decide: Can Class Actions Be Certified If Some Class Members Lack Standing?

January 29, 2025

On January 24, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari in Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings v. Davis, No. 24-304, and will attempt to resolve a circuit split regarding whether federal district courts can certify a class action under Rule 23(b)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure if some members of the proposed class lack a cognizable injury under Article III. The Supreme Court’s decision in this matter may send shockwaves through the class action legal field and could alter how class action law is treated in the years to come.

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Litigation Byte (December Edition)

January 2, 2025

Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business.

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District Court Dismisses FDCPA and FCRA Action Against Community College

January 2, 2025

On December 11, 2024, the United States Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Arizona dismissed a pro se litigant’s claims against Montgomery Community College (the College) for, inter alia, alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681, and the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692. The court ruled that the pro se plaintiff had failed to state plausible claims for relief under both the FCRA and FDCPA and dismissed the FDCPA claim with prejudice and the FCRA claim without prejudice.

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Litigation Byte (November Edition)

December 5, 2024

Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business. 

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District Court Dismisses FDCPA and TILA Claims Against Mortgage Servicer

November 20, 2024

On November 14, 2024, the United States Court for the District of Arizona dismissed a pro se litigant’s claims against Sun West Mortgage Company, Inc. (Sun West) and Cody N. Crosier, foreclosure counsel for Sun West (collectively, Defendants) for, inter alia, alleged violations of the Fair Debt Collections Practice Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692 and the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), 15 U.S.C. § 1640(k). The court ruled that a third party could foreclose on a property after the original lender sold its interest in the promissory note and deed of trust associated with the property.

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Litigation Byte (October Edition)

October 31, 2024

Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business.

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Supreme Court to Hear TCPA Class Action on Unsolicited Faxes and Online Fax Services

October 9, 2024

For the second time in five years, the U.S. Supreme Court will decide a case that arises out of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act’s (TCPA) ban on the sending of unsolicited faxes. On Friday, October 3, 2024, the Court said it would hear arguments about whether to reopen a class action lawsuit filed by a group of chiropractors, McLaughlin Chiropractic Associates, against medical tech company McKesson Corp.

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Litigation Byte (September Edition)

September 26, 2024

Delivered in digestible, insightful bites, McGlinchey’s Litigation Byte is a monthly roundup of financial services decisions and cases nationwide that impact your business.

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District Court Dismisses Truth in Lending and Regulation Z Action Against Corporate Executives

September 25, 2024

On September 13, 2024, the United States Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed a pro se litigant’s claims against four executives of a bank for alleged violations of the Truth in Lending Act (TILA) and certain provisions of Regulation Z, 12 C.F.R. §§ 226.22, 1026.5 after Plaintiff alleges that he was inaccurately charged more than the Annual Percentage Rate (APR) reflected in a promissory note.

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Litigation Byte (August Edition)

August 29, 2024

The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format reflects McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful bites readers have come to expect, with timely coverage of financial services decisions and cases that impact you and your business.

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FCRA Action Dismissed for Lack of Standing and Failure to State a Claim

August 22, 2024

In July 2024, the United States Court for the District of Massachusetts dismissed a pro se litigant’s claims against Experian Information Services LLC (Experian), TransUnion LLC (TransUnion), and Equifax Information Solutions, Inc. (Equifax) (collectively, Credit Reporting Agencies) for alleged violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), 15 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.

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Litigation Byte (July Edition)

August 2, 2024

The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format reflects McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful bites readers have come to expect, with timely coverage of financial services decisions and cases that impact you and your business.

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FDCPA Claim: District Court Grants Summary Judgment in Favor of Creditor

July 15, 2024

On June 14, 2024, in Smitherman v. Midland Credit Mgmt. Inc., the United States District Court for the Western Division of Missouri granted summary judgment for a creditor on a plaintiff’s claim under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), 15 U.S.C. § 1692 et seq., finding that the Plaintiff lacked standing to assert her claim and ruling that the creditor’s alleged conduct did not violate the FDCPA.

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McGlinchey Ranked for Legal Diversity by Vault, American Lawyer

July 2, 2024

McGlinchey was named among many AmLaw 100 and 200 firms among Vault’s 2025 rankings for Diversity in Law Firms, based on input from the firm’s Associates. McGlinchey also ranked in two categories in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Diversity Scorecards: Women in Law and the LGBTQ+ Scorecard.

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Litigation Byte (June Edition)

June 27, 2024

The Litigation Byte is the new name and format for McGlinchey's Commercial Law Bulletin. Our new format reflects McGlinchey’s national coverage and our expanded footprint while still serving up the digestible, insightful bites readers have come to expect, with timely coverage of financial services decisions and cases that impact you and your business.

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TILA Disclosure Requirements Limited by New York District Court

June 18, 2024

On June 5, 2024, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a decision adopting in its entirety the May 13, 2024 Report and Recommendation regarding the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). The court held that under TILA, a creditor in an open-end consumer credit plan has no obligation to notify or disclose to consumers information that the creditor has or intends to verify with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding the consumer’s taxes or income in the course of servicing the consumer’s debt.

Published Article

Minimize Risks in Contractor Dispute Settlement Agreements

April 23, 2024

Disputes between contractors, subcontractors and/or owners are relatively common in the construction industry. Although you should not appear over-eager in rushing into a settlement to avoid the time, costs, and stress that comes with protracted litigation, when settlement appears likely and in your company’s best interests, full attention to reaching a mutually agreeable resolution should be given.

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Massachusetts Federal Court Dismisses Borrower’s RESPA Claim After Borrower Fails to Plead Actual or Statutory Damages

May 30, 2024

In April 2024, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts held in a matter of first impression that a borrower must allege actual damages to qualify for relief under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), 12 U.S.C. § 2601 et seq. Specifically, the borrower must allege actual damages before arguing statutory damages under 26 U.S.C. § 2605(f)(1)(B)’s “pattern and practice” language.

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Trademark Lawyer Tom Dunn Joins McGlinchey’s Corporate Team in Boston

April 1, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that trademark and contracts attorney Thomas F. Dunn has joined the firm’s Boston office as a Member. With more than 25 years of experience in intellectual property and corporate law, Tom’s practice combines trademark and copyright matters with licensing and contracts for individual and business clients in numerous industries.

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Ferachi to Serve Second Term as McGlinchey’s Managing Member

February 7, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that as of January 1, 2024, Michael Ferachi has been elected to serve a second three-year term as the firm’s Managing Member. “I am proud of the progress the firm made during my first term, ranging from growing our employee headcount and geographic footprint to expanding our practice areas,More

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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.

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65 McGlinchey Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch

August 17, 2023

McGlinchey Stafford is proud to announce that 65 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America. These attorneys represent 12 of the firm’s 17 offices throughout nine states and Washington D.C. The recognized attorneys practice in 39 distinct areas of law. Seventeen attorneys are being recognized for the first time.

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

Podcast: Data Privacy and Info Security in Finance: The Lay of the Land

February 8, 2023

In the age of big data, it's more important than ever to understand your obligations relating to your customers’ private information. Information can be utilized by bad actors in a variety of ways that can be harmful to both you and your consumers.

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IRS Announces New Crypto Reporting Requirements

May 26, 2021

On May 20, 2021, the IRS announced that “businesses that receive crypto assets with fair market value of more than $10,000” will need to be reported. In short, there will be a new layer of significant crypto-sphere reporting requirements.

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McGlinchey Welcomes Two Financial Services Litigators in New York City

April 26, 2021

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to welcome two attorneys to the firm’s Commercial Litigation and Financial Services Litigation practice groups in the New York City office. Experienced litigator Margaret Cascino has been hired Of Counsel and Matthew Gordon has been hired as Associate.

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Default Mortgage Servicing of Litigated Matters in the COVID-19 Era

April 20, 2021

Shanna Boughton (Boston), Patrick Voke (Boston), and Dennis Amore (New York City) co-authored an article summarizing some of the regulatory developments affecting default mortgage servicers and further considerations for handling default litigation in the ABA Business Law Section’s The Business Lawyer, Volume 76, Issue 2, Spring 2021.

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COVID Relief Updates: Mortgages, Debt Collection, and Student Lending

February 9, 2021

Since the beginning of the year and the change in Presidential administrations, a number of relief measures granted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended. Below are updates regarding relief measures in place pertaining to mortgage foreclosures and evictions, debt collection, and student lending.

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McGlinchey Grows Northeast Presence with Boston, New York Hires

November 10, 2020

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the hires of three attorneys in the firm’s Northeast offices in October. Joining the Consumer Financial Services Litigation and Commercial Litigation practice groups are Jack I. Siegal (Member/Partner) and Jameson Pasek (Associate) in Boston, and Asher A. Klein (Of Counsel) in New York City.

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McGlinchey Stafford adds 4 accomplished litigators in 3 states, opens Boston office

June 20, 2019

McGlinchey Stafford announces the hire of four attorneys from LeClair Ryan, including Patrick Voke, a seasoned trial lawyer with thirty years of experience in commercial, insurance, and financial services litigation matters, as well as Shanna Boughton, the co-chair of her former firm’s Consumer Financial Services Litigation team.