The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and parts of the U.S. Patriot Act's Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) requirements have seemingly similar goals: to prevent money laundering and the funding of terrorist activities. Yet a lively debate surrounds which entities are covered by these acts, what the acts ...
Podcast: The McGlinchey Summer Associate Experience
The summer associate experience is one that law students look forward to, and many build careers upon. In the current environment of flexibility and inclusivity, how has the summer associate experience changed? In this episode of More with McGlinchey, attorneys Zelma Frederick and Amanda Stout ...
Podcast: Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace
It's been proven that equity in the workplace is an asset for both businesses and their employees because it encourages innovation, creativity, and empathy. Yet the journey through diversity efforts towards equity and inclusion is ever-evolving, especially in the legal industry. In this episode of ...
Podcast: Repossessions and Bankruptcy Post-COVID, Post-Fulton
COVID-19’s economic impact on borrowers’ ability to repay loans has had major repercussions for auto lenders, and the U.S. Supreme Court recently issued a decision relating to repossessions in bankruptcy. In this episode of More with McGlinchey, Rudy Cerone (New Orleans) and Colin Quillinan ...
Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wall Street or Main Street?
As cryptocurrency becomes more widely accepted as a payment method, it leaves many people wondering whether it will remain a volatile investment or become as common as a debit card. In our second cryptocurrency podcast, McGlinchey attorneys Dan Plunkett (New Orleans) and Chris Bottcher (Birmingham) ...
Podcast: Reporting Cash Tips to the IRS
In restaurants, the wait staff, bartenders, and bussers are required to report their tips, including cash tips, to the restaurant and the IRS. Even if those cash tips aren’t reported to the restaurant, since tips are income subject to employment tax, the IRS can tax the restaurant for the ...
Podcast: Energy + Cybersecurity – What’s in the Pipeline?
You may have heard about recent cyberattacks on utility companies that resulted in large ransoms being paid and our nation's critical utility infrastructure being compromised. In this episode of More with McGlinchey, Kristi Richard (Baton Rouge) and Dhruv Sharma (Irvine) discuss ...
Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wild West or Wall Street?
Every day, the mainstream media and social media are filled with references to cryptocurrency. Depending on who you ask, it's either simply the next way to spend your money, or it's a haven for criminal activity. In this episode of More with McGlinchey, Dan Plunkett (New Orleans), Co-Chair of ...
Podcast: Are You a Foreign Agent?
The Maria Butina case cast a spotlight on once-obscure laws known as 18 USC Section 951, and the Foreign Agent Registration Act, or FARA. The government has revived these laws to target political actors, foreign propagandists, or influencers acting here in the United States without prior notice. The ...
Podcast: #McGlincheyForward and Leaders at the Front
Diversity may seem like a buzzword in the legal industry, but recent years have proven the conversation around equity is critical for the future of the law. In this episode, McGlinchey Managing Member Michael Ferachi (Baton Rouge) and Chief Diversity Officer & HR Director Eliska Plunkett (New ...