Music royalties can be a complicated process. The process got a little bit more complicated with the introduction of digital and streaming revenue, but attorneys, producers, managers, and artists all want to know how they get paid. I've got a couple of great guests with me today to talk about how ...
Podcast: Cannabis and Bankruptcy, Ep. 3: Considerations for Lenders
This is the third installment in our three-part series: “Exploring Issues in Cannabis and Bankruptcy.” In this final episode, we'll explore what the two recent decisions in Blumsack and Hacienda mean for creditors in the cannabis industry and also what rights are available to lenders and marijuana ...
Podcast: Cannabis and Bankruptcy, Ep. 2: Considerations for Businesses
This is the second installment in a three-part series exploring issues in cannabis and bankruptcy. In this episode, we'll dive into bankruptcy protections available to businesses, including a case in which the Bankruptcy Court rejected a categorical prohibition for all debtors with any connection to ...
How FDCC Members Get It Done with Tarush Anand
On April 11, 2023, Member Tarush Anand (Houston) joined Valerie Kelner, host of the Fed Speaks Podcast, a podcast produced by the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), to bring together leaders from the legal, insurance, and corporate world for interviews and insights. Click here ...
Podcast: Cannabis and Bankruptcy, Ep. 1: Considerations for Individuals
It's no secret that pockets of the cannabis industry are experiencing financial distress, and this is generating fear and concern for marijuana licensees and their lenders as well. Starting a cannabis business is often discussed, but maintaining a business, particularly during a downturn in the ...
Podcast: Data Privacy and Info Security in Finance: The Lay of the Land
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. Aaron Kouhoupt: Today we're going to talk a ...
Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Shaun Ramey
The process of joining a new firm as a lateral can take many different forms, and in some environments, can preclude an attorney from a leadership track. In some firms, leadership is based on longevity and seniority; in others, the size of an attorney’s book of business determines their candidacy ...
Podcast: Governing an Algorithm? The DeFi and Crypto Enforcement Landscape
The regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and DeFi in general is still a little murky. That hasn't stopped regulatory bodies from bringing enforcement actions against players in this space. What's on the horizon when it comes to investigation and enforcement activity in the decentralized finance ...
Podcast: Dictaphones to Zoom Fatigue: Navigating the Multigenerational Practice of Law
Gen X, Gen Y, Boomers, Millennials – those are convenient labels. But what do they mean in the modern practice of law? What do they mean at all, for that matter? Do we practice differently now than we did 20 years ago or 50 years ago? Dan Plunkett: Joining me today to discuss the practice of law ...
Podcast: How does DeFi impact insurance, employment, and litigation?
You may have heard things about cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance. How are these developments going to impact areas that range from insurance to employment to litigation? Aaron Kouhoupt: My name is Aaron Kouhoupt, and I'm a Member in our Consumer Finance practice group. I work out of the ...