In this installment of the More with McGlinchey Podcast, Members Susan Desmond and Marcelle Mouledoux discuss the Safer Seas Act requirements for the maritime industry and review the legal obligations that Merchant Marines have regarding sexual harassment claims.
Join Chase Stoecker and Courtney Joiner , Members of McGlinchey's Labor and Employment Practice Group, as they discuss how a new administration could impact overtime laws and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. They explore changes to Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) salary thresholds, legal challenges to DEI programs, and strategies for employers to adapt to potential regulatory shifts....
In this installment of the More with McGlinchey #WhyMcGlinchey podcast series, Member Chris Bottcher talks with Director of Talent Acquisition Margeaux Roush about why he has chosen to grow his career here at McGlinchey. They discuss Chris's journey opening the Birmingham office and serving as its Office Managing Member.
The next installment in McGlinchey’s Deep Dive into Bank Partnerships Series features an overview of depository services, featuring insights from our attorneys Rachael Aspery, Brian Fink, and Aaron Kouhoupt. They explore key topics, such as the structure of typical lending bank partner programs versus depository programs, the advantages and disadvantages of each, and contractual and regulatory expectations for third-party management, service providers, and customer management systems.
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? Here to explore that question are corporate and tax attorney Douglas Charnas and Perry Salzhauer, co-chair of McGlinchey’s Cannabis Industry group.
In this latest installment of McGlinchey’s Deep Dive into Bank Partnerships Series , attorneys Amy Greenwood-Field , Aaron Kouhoupt , and David Tallman explore the complexities of payment programs involving partnerships between non-depository institutions and other entities. The discussion delves into how these partnerships function, the legal and regulatory considerations—particularly around Model Law, Regulation E, and money transmission licensing—and the hidden traps to avoid....
In this installment of the More with McGlinchey Podcast, we have the second half of Insurance Regulatory Member Lauren Ybarra ’s interview with Member and Former Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon . In this episode, Jim reflects on the devastating hurricane damage to Louisiana during his tenure as Commissioner, the impacts of the international reinsurance market, cyber hacking and ransomware, and the importance of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), of which he ...
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. The podcast focuses primarily on dealing with legislation and regulatory change management, the process, and what FinTech companies should be mindful of....
In this installment of the More with McGlinchey Podcast, Insurance Regulatory Member Lauren Ybarra interviews Member and Former Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon . They reflect on Jim’s tenure as Louisiana’s longest-serving insurance regulator, his preceding 20 years of service in the Louisiana State Legislature, meeting with President Obama regarding the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, and the various mandates for insurance regulators across the country....
In this installment of the More with McGlinchey #WhyMcGlinchey podcast series, Member Kelly Lipinski talks with Director of Talent Acquisition Margeaux Roush about why she has chosen to grow her career here at McGlinchey. They discuss Kelly's journey from Associate to Office Managing Member of the Cleveland Office and member the firm’s executive Policy Committee.
This is the second episode in More with McGlinchey's two-part series on the ins and outs of retail space in the cannabis industry. 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 episode discusses licenses for retail space for cannabis businesses from the landlord and tenant perspective. Hosts also review issues unique to the cannabis business when rent...
Coming out of COVID, law firms are redefining themselves and adapting new operating models. At McGlinchey, we fine-tuned our operations under an initiative called #McGlincheyForward. In this episode, Mag Bickford, Managing Member of the New Orleans Office, and Zelma Murray Frederick, Managing Member of the Baton Rouge Office, discuss successes, challenges, and plans for continued growth in McGlinchey's Louisiana offices.
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. Their discussion centers on the evolving landscape of bank partnership programs, focusing on litigation and legislative trends. Key topics include state regulations, compliance management, the Depository Institutions Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA), and True Lender concerns.
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 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 c...
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 for her growing practice and office, as well as the people and culture that make McGlinchey unique.
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, Daniel Shortt and David Waxman discuss why we should expect the unexpected on the road to legalization of adult-use marijuana in Ohio.
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act took effect on June 27, 2023. What are employers' obligations under this new federal law? In this episode, Labor and Employment attorneys Courtney Joiner and Melissa Losch answer basic questions that may arise as employers learn how to navigate this new law and explain the EEOC’s proposed regulations.
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 impacts rescheduling could have – or not – on state legal, medical, and adult-use marijuana programs, especially when it comes to tax...
In the second episode of our two-part series, “Agency Rulemaking,” McGlinchey attorneys Michael Blumenthal, Douglas Charnas, and David Waxman will delve into the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), Regulatory Flexibility Act (RFA), the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the importance of participating in the rulemaking process. They will review rulemaking comment options for businesses, including when and what type of comments should be made.
The next item in McGlinchey's Deep Dive into Payments Series is a podcast on money transmission by attorneys Jeff Barringer, Amy Greenwood-Field, and Aaron Kouhoupt. Their discussion centers around the impacts of money transmission laws on those in the payments space who find themselves in the flow of funds or providing any payment services to third parties. They delve into the Model Money Transmission Modernization Act, FinCEN regulation exemptions, and options for startup businesses....
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.
Summertime means clerkships in law firms. In this episode, a number of McGlinchey associates who participated in our clerkship program offer sage advice for law students considering or participating in summer associate programs. Chair of our Summer Associate Committee Zelma Murray Frederick leads a discussion with these associates to help law students find their way, minimize anxiety, and realize a useful and productive summer experience.
In today’s digital economy, exactly how are musicians, songwriters, and other music industry players paid? And what impact will emerging technologies have on those payment streams? In this episode, Hillel Frankel hosts a panel discussion about the current status of music licensing with guests Chris Allen from Stem Distribution and Nathan Osher of the Mechanical Licensing Collective.
In the final episode of our three-part series, "Exploring Issues in Cannabis and Bankruptcy," McGlinchey's Cannabis Group Co-Chair, Heidi Urness, along with colleagues Timothy Byrd and Rudy Cerone, will delve into the implications of the recent decisions in Blumsack and Hacienda for creditors in the cannabis industry. Additionally, they will examine the rights available to lenders and marijuana financiers within the context of bankruptcy.
In the second installment in a three-part series exploring issues in cannabis and bankruptcy, McGlinchey attorneys Heidi Urness, Timothy Byrd, and Rudy Cerone dive into the 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.
Starting a cannabis business is often discussed, but maintaining a business, particularly during a downturn in the industry, is a completely different ballgame. Pockets of the cannabis industry are experiencing financial distress, and this is generating fear and concern for marijuana licensees as well as their financiers and creditors. In this first installment of our three-part series exploring issues involving cannabis and bankruptcy, we’ll give an overview of the various forms of Bankruptcy (...
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. In this episode of the More with McGlinchey podcast, attorneys Aaron Kouhoupt and David Thompson discuss the privacy framework, including information security, proper use of data, and reporting consumer information to government agencies....
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, Director of Talent Acquisition Margeaux Roush speaks with Nashville attorney Shaun Ramey, who joined the firm and transitioned into office leadership and membership of M...
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? In this episode of the More with McGlinchey podcast, attorneys Aaron Kouhoupt and Bob Driscoll discuss the regulatory philosophy playing out in Washington, federal agencies’ various perspectives...
The modern law firm counts four generations of workers in its ranks. From the language of pleadings and law libraries to communication styles and work/life balance, what makes these employees different – and how are they more similar than their labels may lead you to believe? In this episode of the More with McGlinchey podcast, attorneys who began practicing during four distinct eras share their thoughts on the modern practice of law....
