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You look to us to cut through the noise in distilling the issues that matter to you. We’re launching one more vehicle to get the answers you need, when you need them. Welcome to More with McGlinchey, where we dive into the current issues and legal trends impacting your business. As always, we’re glad you’re with us. 

Through this podcast, our lawyers will explore timely, complex issues based on client questions and equip you to make informed decisions in real-time. Episodes will be short—five to 15 minutes – and focus on a specific topic of particular interest to clients and other listeners in the industries we serve.

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

June 13, 2024

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?

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Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Mag Bickford

April 11, 2024

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

Cannabis Alert

Podcast: Ohio Marijuana: Voters Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis

December 5, 2023

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.

Cannabis Alert

Podcast: Tax and Banking Implications of Rescheduling Marijuana

September 28, 2023

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

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

September 1, 2023

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.

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

August 25, 2023

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.

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

August 18, 2023

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.

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Podcast: Advice to Summer Clerks

July 28, 2023

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

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

July 7, 2023

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.

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

June 30, 2023

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.

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

May 11, 2023

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.

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

April 11, 2023

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.

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

February 8, 2023

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.

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Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Lateral to Leadership with Shaun Ramey

January 18, 2023

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

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

November 29, 2022

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?

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Podcast: The 2022 Summer Associate Experience – Part 2

August 29, 2022

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.

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

Podcast: A Deep Dive into DeFi, or Decentralized Finance

August 22, 2022

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.

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

July 14, 2022

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.

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Podcast: #WhyMcGlinchey? Path to Partnership with Matt Manning

June 13, 2022

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

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

May 19, 2022

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.

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

April 22, 2022

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?

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Podcast: Woman’s History Month: Uplift Panel Discussion

March 24, 2022

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.

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

March 7, 2022

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.

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

February 3, 2022

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.

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Podcast: Tokenization of IP Rights and NFTs in Commercial Finance

December 2, 2021

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?

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Podcast: Addressing Bias in Performance Reviews

November 15, 2021

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."

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

October 1, 2021

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?

Deep Dive into Consumer Finance

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

September 15, 2021

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.

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Podcast: The McGlinchey Summer Associate Experience

August 26, 2021

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?

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Podcast: Equity and Codeswitching in the Workplace

August 12, 2021

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.

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

July 21, 2021

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?

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Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wall Street or Main Street?

July 7, 2021

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?

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Podcast: Reporting Cash Tips to the IRS

June 21, 2021

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.

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

June 4, 2021

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.

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Podcast: Cryptocurrency – Wild West or Wall Street?

May 27, 2021

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.

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Podcast: Are You a Foreign Agent?

May 11, 2021

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

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Podcast: #McGlincheyForward and Leaders at the Front

April 26, 2021

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?

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Podcast: Is the TCPA Unconstitutional?

March 16, 2021

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?

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Podcast: When Should Presidential Appointees Lawyer Up?

February 22, 2021

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?

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

January 22, 2021

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?

COVID-19 Updates

Podcast: Vaccines in the time of COVID

January 12, 2021

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?

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

December 8, 2020

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.

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Podcast: What Does UCRERA Mean For Creditors?

November 19, 2020

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.

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

November 4, 2020

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.

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Podcast: Political and Controversial Activity in the Workplace

October 16, 2020

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.

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Podcast: A Leadership Perspective on Firm Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

October 9, 2020

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.

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Podcast: Personal Jurisdiction Part 2 – The Ford Cases

September 2, 2020

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.

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Podcast: The ABCs of Employee Theft

August 20, 2020

“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

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

August 6, 2020

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.

COVID-19 Updates

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

July 13, 2020

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

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

July 2, 2020

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

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McGlinchey Launches Podcast That Brings You “More”

June 29, 2020

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

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Podcast: Client Confidentiality in the Age of Coronavirus

June 24, 2020

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.