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  1. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into Privacy

    January 27, 2023

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    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.

  2. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Shaun Ramey

    January 18, 2023

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    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

  3. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

    November 29, 2022

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    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?

  4. Podcasts

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

    November 21, 2022

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    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?

  5. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

    November 8, 2022

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    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?

  6. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

    October 27, 2022

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    yptocurrency has gained in popularity. 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.

  7. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

    September 19, 2022

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    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

  8. Podcasts

    Podcast: The 2022 Summer Associate Experience – Part 2

    August 29, 2022

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    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.

  9. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Podcast: A Deep Dive into DeFi, or Decentralized Finance

    August 22, 2022

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    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.

  10. McGlinchey in the News

    Navigating Data Privacy Compliance

    August 18, 2022

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    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. 

  11. Podcasts

    Podcast: The 2022 Summer Associate Experience – Part 1

    August 12, 2022

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    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?

  12. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into DeFi Decentralized Finance

    August 9, 2022

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    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.

  13. Podcasts

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

    July 14, 2022

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    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.

  14. Podcasts

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

    June 30, 2022

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    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.

  15. Podcasts

    Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Path to Partnership with Matt Manning

    June 13, 2022

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    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

  16. COVID-19 Updates

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

    May 19, 2022

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    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.

  17. Podcasts

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

    April 22, 2022

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    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?

  18. Podcasts

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

    April 13, 2022

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    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?

  19. Podcasts

    Podcast: Woman’s History Month: Uplift Panel Discussion

    March 24, 2022

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    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.

  20. COVID-19 Updates

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

    March 7, 2022

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    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.

  21. McGlinchey News Release

    Happy Mardi Gras! 2022

    March 1, 2022

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    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.

  22. Podcasts

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

    February 3, 2022

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    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.

  23. Podcasts

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

    January 20, 2022

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    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.

  24. Podcasts

    Podcast: Tokenization of IP Rights and NFTs in Commercial Finance

    December 2, 2021

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    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?

  25. Podcasts

    Podcast: Addressing Bias in Performance Reviews

    November 15, 2021

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    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."

  26. Podcasts

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

    October 1, 2021

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    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?

  27. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

    September 15, 2021

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    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.

  28. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into the Bank Secrecy Act

    September 2, 2021

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    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.

  29. Podcasts

    Podcast: The McGlinchey Summer Associate Experience

    August 26, 2021

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    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?

  30. Podcasts

    Podcast: Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace

    August 12, 2021

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    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.

  31. Podcasts

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

    July 21, 2021

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    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?

  32. Podcasts

    Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wall Street or Main Street?

    July 7, 2021

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    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?

  33. Podcasts

    Podcast: Reporting Cash Tips to the IRS

    June 21, 2021

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    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.

  34. Podcasts

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

    June 4, 2021

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    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.

  35. Podcasts

    Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wild West or Wall Street?

    May 27, 2021

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    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.

  36. Podcasts

    Podcast: Are You a Foreign Agent?

    May 11, 2021

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    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

  37. Podcasts

    Podcast: #McGlincheyForward and Leaders at the Front

    April 26, 2021

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    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?

  38. Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

    Introduction: A Deep Dive into the Fair Credit Reporting Act

    April 21, 2021

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    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.

  39. Podcasts

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

    April 6, 2021

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    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?

  40. Webinar Recordings

    Webinar Recording: Updates to the Paycheck Protection Program & Other Issues

    March 23, 2021

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    We’re sorry you were unable to attend our recent webinar, “Updates to the Paycheck Protection Program & Other Issues.” We want to keep you up to speed on the PPP forgiveness process. You can watch the recording by filling out the form on this page. If you’d like to learn more about formulating your PPPMore

  41. Podcasts

    Podcast: Is the TCPA Unconstitutional?

    March 16, 2021

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    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?

  42. Webinar Recordings

    Webinar Recording: What to know about PPP loan forgiveness

    February 22, 2021

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    We’re sorry you were unable to attend our recent webinar, “What to know about PPP loan forgiveness.” We want to keep you up to speed on the PPP forgiveness process. You can watch the recording by filling out the form on this page. If you’d like to learn more about formulating your PPP Loan ForgivenessMore

  43. Podcasts

    Podcast: When Should Presidential Appointees Lawyer Up?

    February 22, 2021

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    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?

  44. Podcasts

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

    January 22, 2021

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    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?

  45. COVID-19 Updates

    Podcast: Vaccines in the time of COVID

    January 12, 2021

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    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?

  46. Podcasts

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

    December 8, 2020

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    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.

  47. Podcasts

    Podcast: What Does UCRERA Mean For Creditors?

    November 19, 2020

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    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.

  48. Podcasts

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

    November 4, 2020

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    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.

  49. Podcasts

    Podcast: Political and Controversial Activity in the Workplace

    October 16, 2020

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    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.

  50. Podcasts

    Podcast: A Leadership Perspective on Firm Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

    October 9, 2020

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    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.

  51. COVID-19 Updates

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

    September 22, 2020

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

  52. Podcasts

    Podcast: Personal Jurisdiction Part 2 – The Ford Cases

    September 2, 2020

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    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.

  53. Podcasts

    Podcast: The ABCs of Employee Theft

    August 20, 2020

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    “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

  54. Podcasts

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

    August 6, 2020

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    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.

  55. COVID-19 Updates

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

    July 13, 2020

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    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

  56. Podcasts

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

    July 2, 2020

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    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

  57. McGlinchey News Release

    McGlinchey Launches Podcast That Brings You “More”

    June 29, 2020

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    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

  58. Podcasts

    Podcast: Employers: Benefits Considerations Post-Pandemic

    June 25, 2020

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    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.

  59. Podcasts

    Podcast: Client Confidentiality in the Age of Coronavirus

    June 24, 2020

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    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.

  60. Podcasts

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

    June 23, 2020

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    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.

  61. Videos

    Happy Mardi Gras

    February 25, 2020

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    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

  62. Event

    Webinar: Fallout from the College Admissions Scandal

    June 3, 2019

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    The DOJ is conducting the largest-ever college admissions prosecution. Fallout will likely include additional investigations, class actions, and constitutional questions, among other educational, regulatory, and employment issues. Members of McGlinchey Stafford’s College Admissions Task Force held a webinar roundtable discussing the fallout Monday, June 3, moderated by Dan Plunkett, chair of the firm’s Government InvestigationsMore

  63. Videos

    Introducing Douglas Charnas

    January 17, 2019

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    Please join us in welcoming Douglas W. Charnas to the firm’s Washington, DC office and Corporate and Tax sections.

  64. Videos

    Introducing Paul Leonard

    December 13, 2017

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    Please join us in welcoming Paul Leonard, Of Counsel, to the firm’s Birmingham office and Corporate section.

  65. Videos

    Introducing Mag Bickford

    March 31, 2016

    Read Time: 1 min

    Please join us in welcoming Mag Bickford to the firm’s New Orleans office and Labor & Employment section.

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