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  1. Podcasts

    Podcast: Sexual Misconduct and Safer Seas: What Merchant Mariners Need to Know

    March 26, 2025

    Read Time: 8 mins

    Today, we're going to be talking about the legal obligations that Merchant Marines have with regard to sexual harassment claims, something that is at an all-time high.

  2. Podcasts

    Episode 17: Future of Financial Services Podcast Series | UK and US perspectives on FinTech regulation – the 2025 landscape

    March 11, 2025

    Read Time: 1 min

    Member Aaron Kouhoupt (Cleveland) joined Nikki Worden and Kate Shattock of Osborne Clarke for a podcast on the landscape of FinTech regulation in the UK and US as part of Osborne Clarke’s Future of Financial Services Podcast Series.

  3. Podcasts

    Leading A Law Firm Through The Unexpected

    February 20, 2025

    Read Time: 1 min

    Strategic Operations Administrator Jessica VanTroost was interviewed on The Sun Leaders Podcast in an episode published February 20, 2025.

  4. Podcasts

    Podcast: Overtime Rules, Minimum Salaries, and DEI: Employment Changes Under a New Administration

    January 17, 2025

    Read Time: 9 mins

    Employment law is constantly evolving, and 2025 will be no exception.

  5. Event

    Deep Dives Presents: Open Banking Webinar

    January 15, 2025

    Read Time: 1 min

    Join McGlinchey's Deep Dives series for an in-depth exploration of open banking, a transformative trend reshaping financial services.

  6. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey, Lateral to Leadership with Chris Bottcher

    December 4, 2024

    Read Time: 13 mins

    The path to partnership looks different for every lawyer. During today's installment of #WhyMcGlinchey, we talk with Chris Bottcher about why he has chosen to grow his career here at McGlinchey.

  7. Podcasts

    Podcast: Deep Dive into Depository Services in Bank Partnerships

    November 11, 2024

    Read Time: 8 mins

    In this episode of our series of Deep Dives into financial services, we're going to discuss bank programs, but instead of credit, we're going to talk about depository services.

  8. Alert

    Podcast: Denial of Tax Deductions for Marijuana Businesses – Who is this Inter-Loper to Section 280E?

    November 7, 2024

    Read Time: 12 mins

    Has the Supreme Court’s opinion overturning the Chevron doctrine altered the landscape for the denial of tax deductions for marijuana businesses under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code?  We explore that question in this podcast.

  9. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: Deep Dive into Understanding Bank Partnerships in Payment Programs

    October 4, 2024

    Read Time: 11 mins

    In this episode of our series of deep dives into consumer financial services, we're going to discuss bank partnership programs in a different way.

  10. Podcasts

    Podcast: Reflections on the Insurance Regulatory Landscape: A Conversation with McGlinchey’s Newest Member, Former Commissioner Donelon, Part 2

    September 27, 2024

    Read Time: 9 mins

    When Katrina came through Louisiana, it cost insurers $23.5 billion in insured losses – just off the record, the most expensive hurricane event, not only in our state's history but anywhere in the world.

  11. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: Deep Dive into the Regulatory Landscape of Bank Partnerships Featuring American Fintech Council CEO, Phil Goldfeder

    September 10, 2024

    Read Time: 19 mins

    McGlinchey attorneys Robert Savoie and Rachael Aspery are joined by Phil Goldfeder, the CEO of the American FinTech Council, in this installment of the Deep Dive into Bank Partnerships.

  12. Podcasts

    Podcast: Reflections on Insurance Regulation: A Conversation with McGlinchey’s Newest Member, Former Commissioner Donelon, Part 1

    September 5, 2024

    Read Time: 10 mins

    Between artificial intelligence, extreme weather events, increasing legalization of cannabis, and a global pandemic, the insurance industry is in a period of upheaval and innovation.

  13. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Kelly Lipinski

    August 23, 2024

    Read Time: 17 mins

    Welcome to the Why McGlinchey series of the More with McGlinchey podcast, where we'll talk about why our attorneys decide to join, stay, and grow their practices here at McGlinchey.

  14. News Release

    McGlinchey’s 50th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Past, Embracing the Future

    August 15, 2024

    Read Time: 1 min

    McGlinchey is 50! In honor of our anniversary this year, attorneys across our footprint and practices are reflecting on where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re going.

  15. Podcasts

    Forever Chemicals, Forever Litigation?

    July 31, 2024

    Read Time: 1 min

    Michael Blumenthal (Cleveland) participated in a podcast episode titled “Forever Chemicals, Forever Litigation?” surrounding the legal environment surrounding PFAS chemicals in the manufacturing context.

  16. Green Leaf Brief Blog

    Podcast: Securing Retail Space for Your Cannabis Business (Episode 2 of 2)

    July 19, 2024

    Read Time: 15 mins

    Obtaining retail space for any small business is a big move. There are many issues to consider, and working with a knowledgeable real estate lawyer helps to avoid surprises down the road. This is especially true for a cannabis business.

  17. Podcasts

    Podcast: From the Capitol to the Crescent: Growth and Culture in McGlinchey’s Louisiana Offices

    July 8, 2024

    Read Time: 13 mins

    Coming out of COVID, law firms are redefining themselves and adapting new models of operations. At McGlinchey, we fine-tuned our operations under an initiative called #McGlincheyForward. And part of that effort is focused on the office-level culture of our firm.

  18. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: Deep Dive into Bank Partnerships: Lending, Litigation, Legislative Trends, and True Lender

    June 26, 2024

    Read Time: 12 mins

    The next installment in McGlinchey’s Deep Dive into Bank Partnerships Series features a podcast on lending, presented by attorneys Joe Apatov, Aaron Kouhoupt, and Robert Savoie.

  19. Green Leaf Brief Blog

    Podcast: Securing Retail Space for Your Cannabis Business (Episode 1 of 2)

    June 13, 2024

    Read Time: 12 mins

    Obtaining retail space for any small business is a big move. This is especially true for a cannabis business for two principal reasons. First, cannabis businesses are highly regulated at the state and local level. Second, cannabis generally remains illegal at the federal level. A standard retail space lease is just not going to suffice. So, the question is, what does a cannabis business need to do and watch for when obtaining a retail space?

  20. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Mag Bickford

    April 11, 2024

    Read Time: 14 mins

    After joining McGlinchey in 2016, Mag Bickford has risen to firm leadership, serving on the executive Policy Committee, leading the Labor and Employment practice group, and managing the firm’s largest office in New Orleans. In this episode, she speaks with Director of Talent Acquisition Margeaux Roush about the avenues and opportunities for leadership that she has found, priorities forMore

  21. Videos

    Happy Mardi Gras! 2024

    February 12, 2024

    Read Time: 2 mins

    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.

  22. Cannabis Alert

    Podcast: Ohio Marijuana: Voters Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

    December 5, 2023

    Read Time: 10 mins

    Ohio legalized adult-use cannabis on November 7th, 2023, but the future of the market is uncertain, and things are changing quickly. In this episode, we'll cover why we should expect the unexpected on the road to legalization of adult-use marijuana in Ohio.

  23. Podcasts

    Podcast: What Employers Should Know about the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

    October 5, 2023

    Read Time: 9 mins

    The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect on June 27th. What is this new federal law? What are employees' obligations? What steps can employees take to comply? How should employers deal with difficult situations under the Act?

  24. Cannabis Alert

    Podcast: Tax and Banking Implications of Rescheduling Marijuana

    September 28, 2023

    Read Time: 15 mins

    In late August, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that it would recommend moving marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III of the Controlled Substances Act. In this episode, corporate cannabis attorney Daniel Shortt moderates a discussion with tax attorney Douglas Charnas and financial services regulatory attorney Aaron Kouhoupt about what impactsMore

  25. Podcasts

    Podcast: Demystifying Agency Rulemaking, Ep. 2: Mastering Participation in the Process

    September 1, 2023

    Read Time: 12 mins

    In the first part of our two-part series on agency rulemaking, we explored how the Administrative Procedures Act, the major questions doctrine, and the Chevron doctrine affect Federal agency rulemaking. In this part, we will explore the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Flexibility Act, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, and the importance of participating in the rulemaking process.

  26. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: Deep Dive Into Payments: Impacts of Money Transmission Laws

    August 25, 2023

    Read Time: 11 mins

    Today we're going to be talking about money transmission and how money transmission laws can impact people that are in the payments space and find themselves in the flow of funds or providing any kind of payment services to third parties.

  27. In the Media

    The LawBiz Podcast™ With Gary Mitchell: Legal Marketing – The Evolution Part One

    August 10, 2023

    Read Time: 1 min

    Chief Business Development Officer Heather Morse (New Orleans) joined Gary Mitchell's The LawBiz Podcast™.

  28. Podcasts

    Podcast: Demystifying Agency Rulemaking, Ep.1: Navigating the Administrative Procedures Act to Safeguard Against Overreaching Regulations

    August 18, 2023

    Read Time: 12 mins

    In the first episode of our two-part series, “Demystifying Agency Rulemaking,” McGlinchey attorneys Michael Blumenthal, Douglas Charnas, and David Waxman will delve into the history and evolution of the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) and its enforcement, including a review of cases involving the major question doctrine and the Chevron doctrine.

  29. Podcasts

    Podcast: Advice to Summer Clerks

    July 28, 2023

    Read Time: 19 mins

    It is summertime in the city, and we have 11 summer associates joining McGlinchey across seven of our offices over the next summer months.

  30. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into Payments

    July 17, 2023

    Read Time: 4 mins

    In this introductory video, Members of our Financial Institutions Compliance Team, Aaron Kouhoupt (Cleveland) and David Tallman (Dallas/Houston), will discuss this fascinating and vibrant subject matter while giving you a breakdown of the content you can expect in the coming weeks.

  31. Podcasts

    Podcast: A Panel Discussion about Music Licensing, Royalties, and AI

    July 7, 2023

    Read Time: 11 mins

    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 music publishing is paid, the royalty streams, and about the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and what that might mean to the music industry’s royalty flow.

  32. Podcasts

    Podcast: Cannabis and Bankruptcy, Ep. 3: Considerations for Lenders

    June 30, 2023

    Read Time: 7 mins

    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 financiers in the bankruptcy context.

  33. Podcasts

    Podcast: Cannabis and Bankruptcy, Ep. 2: Considerations for Businesses

    May 11, 2023

    Read Time: 7 mins

    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 marijuana.

  34. In the Media

    How FDCC Members Get It Done with Tarush Anand

    April 11, 2023

    Read Time: 1 min

    On April 11, 2023, Member Tarush Anand (Houston) joined Valerie Kelner for an episode of the Fed Speaks Podcast,produced by the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC).

  35. Podcasts

    Podcast: Cannabis and Bankruptcy, Ep. 1: Considerations for Individuals

    April 11, 2023

    Read Time: 8 mins

    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. This is the first installment in a three-part series exploring issues in Cannabis and Bankruptcy.

  36. In the Media

    Karma Koala Podcast

    March 25, 2023

    Read Time: 1 min

    On March 25, 2023, Member Heidi Urness (Seattle) joined Sean Hocking, editor at the Cannabis Law Report, for an episode of the “Karma Koala” podcast, a weekly podcast about all things law, business, and culture in cannabis, to discuss the latest in employment issues and cannabis. Click here to listen to the full episode.

  37. Videos

    Happy Mardi Gras! 2023

    February 20, 2023

    Read Time: 2 mins

    Although McGlinchey has expanded across the nation over the years, we remain rooted in the traditions and celebrations of our founding city of New Orleans.

  38. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

    February 8, 2023

    Read Time: 12 mins

    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.

  39. Event

    Think You Are Not Privacy Counsel? Think Again. A Webinar on What You Need to Know.

    February 3, 2023

    Read Time: 1 min

    The next installment in McGlinchey’s Deep Dive Series covering all things privacy is a webinar featuring attorneys from McGlinchey’s Financial Institutions Compliance team. 

  40. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into Privacy

    January 27, 2023

    Read Time: 5 mins

    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 with state and federal governments increasingly focused on big data and the use and sharing of consumer information.

  41. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Shaun Ramey

    January 18, 2023

    Read Time: 14 mins

    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 for leadership. In this episode,More

  42. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: Governing an Algorithm? The DeFi and Crypto Enforcement Landscape

    November 29, 2022

    Read Time: 12 mins

    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 space?

  43. Podcasts

    Podcast: Dictaphones to Zoom Fatigue: Navigating the Multigenerational Practice of Law

    November 21, 2022

    Read Time: 11 mins

    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?

  44. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: How does DeFi impact insurance, employment, and litigation?

    November 8, 2022

    Read Time: 11 mins

    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?

  45. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: DeFi and Tax: How are digital currencies treated by the IRS?

    October 27, 2022

    Read Time: 9 mins

    Cryptocurrency has gained in popularity and many finance companies have begun offering digital loyalty points and rewards. This sounds appealing until it's time to figure out how and when digital currency may be taxed.

  46. Event

    Webinar: When Is Virtual Currency Treated as Currency Under State Law

    September 30, 2022

    Read Time: 1 min

    Virtual Currency, Digital Currency, or Cryptocurrency: no matter the term used to describe this trending form of monetary value, incorporating it into your business may trigger money services regulatory concerns as well as other regulatory considerations. FinCEN and many individual state regulatory agencies oversee the transmission of non-fiat value to consumers. In addition, a Fintech may have additional regulatory obligations despite partnering with licensed entities to conduct business.

  47. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: DeFi and Digital Assets: What do the UCC Amendments Mean for Business Transactions?

    September 19, 2022

    Read Time: 8 mins

    Big changes are coming to the UCC, the Uniform Commercial Code, with regard to cryptocurrency and other digital assets. What will that mean to business trans

  48. Podcasts

    Podcast: The 2022 Summer Associate Experience – Part 2

    August 29, 2022

    Read Time: 12 mins

    The law clerk experience is different at every law firm. Each one has its own personality and chooses to coordinate its program in a different way. Here at McGlinchey, we're extraordinarily proud of our law clerk program, and we're so excited to talk to them today about their experience this summer.

  49. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: A Deep Dive into DeFi, or Decentralized Finance

    August 22, 2022

    Read Time: 8 mins

    In this episode of "More with McGlinchey," Aaron Kouhoupt and Robert Savoie (Cleveland) discuss the fascinating and vibrant world of decentralized finance, blockchains, virtual and cryptocurrency.

  50. In the Media

    Navigating Data Privacy Compliance

    August 18, 2022

    Read Time: 1 min

    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. Podcasts

    Podcast: The 2022 Summer Associate Experience – Part 1

    August 12, 2022

    Read Time: 11 mins

    Every law firm tailors their summer experience differently in hopes of attracting and recruiting the next great crop of Associates. What is the summer clerk experience like here at McGlinchey?

  52. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into DeFi Decentralized Finance

    August 9, 2022

    Read Time: 1 min

    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.

  53. Podcasts

    Podcast: Got Mail? What to Do When the IRS Contacts You

    July 14, 2022

    Read Time: 10 mins

    Receiving a letter from the IRS is like seeing the flashing lights of a police patrol car in your rear view mirror. As tempting as it might be, trashing the letter is like trying to outrun the patrol car. Not all correspondence from the IRS is bad news, but good or bad, you need to understand how you should respond when contacted by the IRS.

  54. Podcasts

    Podcast: On Juneteenth: A Discussion with McGlinchey’s African American Affinity Group

    June 30, 2022

    Read Time: 14 mins

    Juneteenth is the oldest commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. Members of McGlinchey’s African American Affinity Group recorded a panel discussion on the novel "On Juneteenth" by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed.

  55. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Path to Partnership with Matt Manning

    June 13, 2022

    Read Time: 12 mins

    The path to partnership looks different for every lawyer. During today's installment of the #WhyMcGlinchey Path to Partnership series, we'll talk with Matt Manning about why he has chosen to grow his career here at McGlinchey, from Associate to Office Managing Member

  56. Podcasts

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

    May 19, 2022

    Read Time: 12 mins

    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.

  57. Podcasts

    Podcast: NFL’s Rooney Rule: The Flores Discrimination Suit’s Impact on DEI initiatives

    April 22, 2022

    Read Time: 8 mins

    The NFL designed the Rooney Rule in 2002 to increase the recruitment of ethnic minorities in coaching positions. But recently, former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores, filed a collective action lawsuit against the NFL and all 32 of its teams alleging racial discrimination in hiring. What impact does this discrimination case have on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives moving forward?

  58. Podcasts

    Podcast: Law of the Land? Cannabis, Preemption, and SCOTUS

    April 13, 2022

    Read Time: 1 min

    Cannabis is illegal under federal law, but legal for certain uses in many states. Might the U.S. Supreme Court resolve this conflict in a Workers' Comp case?

  59. Podcasts

    Podcast: Woman’s History Month: Uplift Panel Discussion

    March 24, 2022

    Read Time: 11 mins

    In honor of Women's History Month, members of Uplift, McGlinchey’s women’s initiative, gathered for a multi-generational discussion about the evolution of practicing law as a woman, the importance of women as leaders and mentors, and what the future holds.

  60. Podcasts

    Podcast: How Law Firms Combat the Great Resignation (Part 1)

    March 7, 2022

    Read Time: 11 mins

    The Coronavirus’s impact on workplaces has led to what many are calling “The Great Resignation. It’s almost impossible to replace employees who are leaving their jobs, and it’s impacting every industry nationwide. In this two-part episode, we’ll discuss what risks law firms face when it comes to attrition, and how firms can proactively guard against losing their best and most talented people.

  61. News Release

    Happy Mardi Gras! 2022

    March 1, 2022

    Read Time: 2 mins

    Although our firm has expanded across the nation over the years, we remain rooted in the traditions and celebrations of our founding city of New Orleans.

  62. Podcasts

    Podcast: Elizabeth Holmes, Ghislaine Maxwell, and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

    February 3, 2022

    Read Time: 10 mins

    Both Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes have been convicted of white collar crimes and await sentencing. How are those federal sentences determined? What factors come into play, and what do the Holmes and Maxwell cases have in common? In this episode, Jim Sturdivant and Dan Plunkett discuss the federal sentencing guidelines, statutory maximums, judicial discretion, and more.

  63. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Path to Partnership with Zelma Murray Frederick

    January 20, 2022

    Read Time: 22 mins

    The path to partnership looks different for every lawyer. In the first installment of the #WhyMcGlinchey series, we'll talk about how Zelma Frederick has chosen to grow her career through numerous roles here at McGlinchey.

  64. Podcasts

    Podcast: Tokenization of IP Rights and NFTs in Commercial Finance

    December 2, 2021

    Read Time: 9 mins

    In our increasingly digital economy, cryptocurrencies and NFTs have gained popularity for everything from consumer transactions to securities. How are digital assets being used and regulated in the commercial setting, especially in the context of collateral and intellectual property?

  65. Podcasts

    Podcast: Addressing Bias in Performance Reviews

    November 15, 2021

    Read Time: 14 mins

    It’s the last quarter of the year, and for some, that means holiday gatherings and New Year's resolutions. However, many managers and supervisors are instead saying "'tis the season for year-end performance reviews."

  66. Podcasts

    Podcast: What Will the Corporate Transparency Act Mean for Your Business?

    October 1, 2021

    Read Time: 10 mins

    Unless you are an exempt entity, the new Corporate Transparency Act will require you to disclose the beneficial owners of your company to the United States government. What is required, who is exempt, and what will compliance look like for companies and the attorneys and accountants who form them?

  67. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: BSA, OFAC, KYC, and CIP – What do they mean to me?

    September 15, 2021

    Read Time: 9 mins

    The Bank Secrecy Act and parts of the U.S. Patriot Act's 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 stipulate, and what entities must do to comply with them.

  68. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into the Bank Secrecy Act

    September 2, 2021

    Read Time: 1 min

    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.

  69. Podcasts

    Podcast: The McGlinchey Summer Associate Experience

    August 26, 2021

    Read Time: 9 mins

    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?

  70. Podcasts

    Podcast: Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace

    August 12, 2021

    Read Time: 10 mins

    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.

  71. Podcasts

    Podcast: Repossessions and Bankruptcy Post-COVID, Post-Fulton

    July 21, 2021

    Read Time: 11 mins

    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. As COVID borrower relief programs wind down, what is the forecast for auto repossessions?

  72. Podcasts

    Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wall Street or Main Street?

    July 7, 2021

    Read Time: 6 mins

    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, we asked the question: is cryptocurrency Wall Street or Main Street?

  73. Podcasts

    Podcast: Reporting Cash Tips to the IRS

    June 21, 2021

    Read Time: 6 mins

    In this episode of "More with McGlinchey," Douglas Charnas (Washington, DC) discusses the tax law governing cash tips and outlines the two voluntary IRS programs that substantially reduce the likelihood that a restaurant will be taxed on unreported cash tips.

  74. Podcasts

    Podcast: Energy + Cybersecurity – What’s in the Pipeline?

    June 4, 2021

    Read Time: 10 mins

    Kristi Richard (Baton Rouge) and Dhruv Sharma (Irvine) discuss what energy companies and regulated entities can do to keep consumers safe and their businesses operational and in compliance with changing governmental regulation given the ever-evolving nature of cybersecurity.

  75. Podcasts

    Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wild West or Wall Street?

    May 27, 2021

    Read Time: 9 mins

    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.

  76. Podcasts

    Podcast: Are You a Foreign Agent?

    May 11, 2021

    Read Time: 12 mins

    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 Fourth Circuit recently had something to sayMore

  77. Podcasts

    Podcast: #McGlincheyForward and Leaders at the Front

    April 26, 2021

    Read Time: 8 mins

    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 2021, what does it mean for a law firm to walk the walk when it comes to diversity and inclusion?

  78. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into the Fair Credit Reporting Act

    April 21, 2021

    Read Time: 1 min

    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 housing.

  79. Podcasts

    Podcast: Redefining Personal Jurisdiction – SCOTUS rules on the Ford Cases

    April 6, 2021

    Read Time: 8 mins

    What does the U.S. Supreme Court's March 25 decision regarding personal jurisdiction in the Ford cases mean for litigants and litigation across the country?

  80. Podcasts

    Podcast: Is the TCPA Unconstitutional?

    March 16, 2021

    Read Time: 8 mins

    The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) is always the subject of litigation. The United States Supreme Court recently ruled that the government debt exception, which was added to the statute in 2015, was unconstitutional. Can the Court's recent ruling be interpreted to mean the entirety of the TCPA has been unconstitutional since 2015?

  81. Podcasts

    Podcast: When Should Presidential Appointees Lawyer Up?

    February 22, 2021

    Read Time: 11 mins

    You've worked in the trenches of the private or public sector, and now you've been granted the golden ticket, a job in the Biden Administration. Congratulations, your work has paid off, but you could find yourself opposite a subpoena in your future. What do you need to know in case of an investigation down the road?

  82. Podcasts

    Podcast: When Is Form 1099-C Required of Lenders?

    January 22, 2021

    Read Time: 10 mins

    When debt is forgiven, as much of the funding lent through the CARES Act’s PPP may be, a lender may be required to file IRS Form 1099-C with the IRS and to furnish a copy to the borrower. As a lender, do I need to file the 1099-C when I forgive a PPP loan, or when we finalize a restructuring or settle a case alleging a violation of state or Federal lending law?

  83. COVID-19 Updates

    Podcast: Vaccines in the time of COVID

    January 12, 2021

    Read Time: 7 mins

    In the time of Coronavirus with many municipalities implementing restrictions on business and individual activity, employers are anxious to return to normal operations with staff onsite as soon as possible. With vaccines becoming available, employers may be wondering, can I require my employees to get the COVID vaccine?

  84. Podcasts

    Podcast: Straddle-Year Tax Debts in Bankruptcy: Does the King Get Paid First?

    December 8, 2020

    Read Time: 9 mins

    The Internal Revenue Service is often a significant creditor in a bankruptcy proceeding, frequently taking priority over other creditors. In this episode, Tax attorney Douglas Charnas (Washington, DC) and Financial Services attorney Sarah Edwards (New Orleans) discuss the case of Affirmative Insurance, which examined whether federal income tax liability was considered a pre-petition or post-petition debt.

  85. Podcasts

    Podcast: What Does UCRERA Mean For Creditors?

    November 19, 2020

    Read Time: 8 mins

    Nine states, including Florida, have passed the Uniform Commercial Real Estate Receivership Act, what's called the UCRERA. Members of our Business and Real Estate practice groups Manuel Farach and Marshall Grodner discuss what this means for creditors, especially in a time when lending and credit are so uncertain.

  86. Podcasts

    Podcast: Personal Jurisdiction Part 3 – Oral Arguments in the Ford Cases

    November 4, 2020

    Read Time: 8 mins

    The U.S. Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments on two potentially groundbreaking personal jurisdiction cases known as “the Ford cases.” In this third episode from our series on Personal Jurisdiction, Rasch Brown, Gary Hebert, and Brian LeCompte (New Orleans) discuss their take on what they heard from the litigants and from the bench.

  87. Podcasts

    Podcast: Political and Controversial Activity in the Workplace

    October 16, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    Election season is in full swing and the climate is certainly charged. In this episode we'll discuss employees’ political and controversial speech, implications on employment, and what employers can do to discourage or discipline employees engaging in distracting and controversial activity inside and outside of the workplace.

  88. Podcasts

    Podcast: A Leadership Perspective on Firm Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

    October 9, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    Diversity and inclusion have been trending topics in the legal world for many years. The recent focus on social justice has cast a spotlight on those efforts. In this episode, McGlinchey’s Managing Member Rodolfo (Rudy) Aguilar joins Deirdre McGlinchey, chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee, to discuss the steps McGlinchey leadership has taken to engender a more equitable environment within the firm and throughout the legal community.

  89. COVID-19 Updates

    Podcast: Covid on the Job: Construction Sites and Employment Law

    September 22, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    Construction has been deemed an essential industry during this pandemic, but what do employers do when the Coronavirus hits their job site?

  90. Podcasts

    Podcast: Personal Jurisdiction Part 2 – The Ford Cases

    September 2, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    In the second installment of our "More with McGlinchey" series on personal jurisdiction, Rasch Brown, Gary Hebert, and Brian LeCompte (New Orleans) discuss the potentially groundbreaking Ford cases pending before the U.S. Supreme Court.

  91. Podcasts

    Podcast: The ABCs of Employee Theft

    August 20, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    “If what’s being stolen is office supplies, you’re probably not going to make a federal crime out of this, right? But if what’s being stolen are trade secrets, you need to respond in a very different manner. Workplace theft can run the gamut from office supplies to petty cash to trade secrets. In this episodeMore

  92. Podcasts

    Podcast: Search Warrant Protocol – Stop a Bad Day from Getting Worse

    August 6, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    Whether they’re federal, state, or local, when agents knock on your door with a search warrant, you've already had a bad day. With a few simple tips, you can keep it from getting worse. In this episode of “More with McGlinchey,” Bob Driscoll and Dan Plunkett discuss what you should and shouldn’t say to agents, managing employees and media, and avoiding obstruction of justice.

  93. COVID-19 Updates

    Podcast: Credit Reporting and COVID – What did the CARES Act change?

    July 13, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    Under the CARES Act, borrowers must be affected by COVID-19 and receive an “accommodation” for their creditors to be subject to new FCRA reporting obligations. However, the CARES Act does not explain how the consumer needs to have been affected, nor is it expressly limited to accommodations provided because of the impact of COVID-19. Therefore,More

  94. Podcasts

    Podcast: Personal Jurisdiction – Not what you learned in law school

    July 2, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    How is it that in 2020, we are still discussing personal jurisdiction? Wasn’t this decided in the last century? What has changed? These questions have become increasingly relevant following sea change decisions in Goodyear, Daimler, and Bristol Myers. In the fourth episode of the “More with McGlinchey” podcast, members Rasch Brown, Gary Hebert, and BrianMore

  95. News Release

    McGlinchey Launches Podcast That Brings You “More”

    June 29, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce the launch of its podcast, “More With McGlinchey,” available now where you listen to podcasts. “We know our clients look to us to cut through the noise in distilling the issues that matter to them,” said Rudy Aguilar, McGlinchey’s Managing Member. “We’re committed to providing information where our audienceMore

  96. Podcasts

    Podcast: Employers: Benefits Considerations Post-Pandemic

    June 25, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    In this episode, Kathy Conklin and Rasch Brown go into detail about employee benefits and more, and what you need to know to safely navigate these waters.

  97. Podcasts

    Podcast: Client Confidentiality in the Age of Coronavirus

    June 24, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    In this episode, Christine Lipsey discusses that, in the age of Coronavirus and work from home, there are additional factors for lawyers to consider. We all need to be especially sensitive to maintaining these essential protections.

  98. Podcasts

    Podcast: Do I need a lawyer? Government employees under investigation

    June 23, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    In Episode 1 of "More with McGlinchey," Bob Driscoll and Dan Plunkett discuss what government employees should do when they come under investigation and share three steps that can be taken to minimize headaches.

  99. Videos

    Happy Mardi Gras

    February 25, 2020

    Read Time: 1 min

    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 city of New Orleans. As we like to say,More

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