In the Spring of 1973, four lawyers in New Orleans wanted to do things differently. They began to discuss the idea of starting a new firm that would, they hoped, be more responsive to client needs and progressive in its business practices. The firm of Schumacher, McGlinchey, Stafford and ...
Happy Mardi Gras! 2024
It’s Carnival Time! The Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a weeks-long celebration of the culture of our founding city of New Orleans, including music, food, parades, and pageantry. This year, as we recognize our 50th anniversary, we invite you to join us ...
Introduction: A Deep Dive into Payments
The world of payments has grown exponentially in recent years. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has continued its activity around Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices (UDAP), fees, and what the CFPB calls dark patterns, including in-app purchases. Businesses navigating the impact ...
Happy Mardi Gras! 2023
It’s Carnival Time! The Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a weeks-long celebration of our culture, including music, food, parades, and pageantry. Although our firm has expanded across the nation over the years, we remain rooted in the traditions and ...
Introduction: A Deep Dive into Privacy
The world of cybersecurity and privacy have grown exponentially in recent years, both on the federal and state level. A pandemic-driven shift to remote has increased social media interaction and electronic communication, and state and federal governments are increasingly focusing on big data ...
Introduction: A Deep Dive into DeFi Decentralized Finance
The world of decentralized finance, blockchains, virtual and cryptocurrency have grown exponentially in recent years. Many financial institutions are looking to enter or expand their operations in the digital economy, but the regulatory environment gives many pause. Many organizations think that ...
Happy Mardi Gras! 2022
It’s Carnival Time! The Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a weeks-long celebration of our culture, including music, food, parades, and pageantry. Although our firm has expanded across the nation over the years, we remain rooted in the traditions and ...
Introduction: A Deep Dive into the Bank Secrecy Act
The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is the United States' most important anti-money laundering (AML) regulation that requires banks, money services businesses, FinTechs, and other financial institutions to assist U.S. government agencies to detect and prevent money laundering. Over the next 14 weeks, ...
Introduction: A Deep Dive into the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) impacts every aspect of a U.S. consumer’s life. Consumer reports are obtained by lenders, employers, landlords, and even utility companies, impacting the cost of credit and everyday services, as well as the ability to obtain employment or access ...
Happy Mardi Gras
The Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a weeks-long celebration of our culture, including music, food, parades, and pageantry. Although our firm has expanded across the nation over the years, we remain rooted in the traditions and celebrations of our founding ...