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601 Poydras Street Suite 1200
New Orleans, Louisiana 70130

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McGlinchey’s New Orleans office opened in 1974, the year of the firm’s founding. Located in Pan American Life Center, the office is located in the heart of the central business district within short walking distance of federal and state government buildings and courts. Attorneys in this office provide legal and business counsel in practices areas including banking, class action defense, commercial litigation, consumer financial services, healthcare, insurance defense, labor and employment, products liability, public finance, and real estate.

Insights

News Release

McGlinchey Earns Dual National Best Workplace Recognitions

March 7, 2025

McGlinchey has been recognized among the 2025 U.S. News Best Companies to Work For: Law Firms. The firm was also was ranked #2 of 27 “large employers” in the inaugural America’s Best Workplaces list in 2025 by Best Companies Group.

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NLRB General Counsel Already Instituting Changes

March 6, 2025

On January 25, President Trump fired Jennifer Abruzzo, the previous NLRB General Counsel, in favor of William Cohen, a former NLRB board member. Cohen wasted no time in setting forth his potential policies.

Published Article

Keeping Track of Employees’ Time Using Technology

March 6, 2025

It used to be so easy to keep track of employees' work time. Employees arrived at work and clocked in and they clocked out at lunch and at the end of the day. Why it is so difficult now? Enter the world of smartphones, computers and other modern technology: where everyone is connected all the time.

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Trump on Education: DOE Targets DEI, Threatens Federal Funding

February 19, 2025

On February 14, 2024, the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) within the Department of Education (DOE) issued a “Dear Colleague” letter threatening the federal funding of any academic institution that considers race in any manner of operation.

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Trump on Education: Transgender Women in Sports

February 7, 2025

The order, titled Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports, noted that it would be the policy of the United States to “rescind all funds from educational programs that deprived women and girls of fair athletic opportunities” and “oppose male competitive participation in women’s sports.” In effect, the order bans transgender women from competing in women’s sports at federally funded institutions.

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EEOC Tackles Employer Use of “Wearables”

January 28, 2025

Have you heard of “wearable technologies”? You may not have heard this term, but you are probably already using “wearables”: Fitbit, smartwatches, and more. Even police departments are using wearables to solve crime. These wearables allow their owners to monitor their activities throughout the day, their mental or physical condition, and many other metrics. But can employers use the same technology to monitor what employees are doing throughout the day, or use proximity sensors that warn of nearby hazards?

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NLRB’s General Counsel Provides Guidance on Balancing NLRA and Equal Employment Laws

January 27, 2025

All employees have a right to engage in concerted activity under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)—often called “protected concerted activity (PCA)”—meaning that even in a non-union environment, an employer cannot retaliate when two or more employees are discussing the terms and conditions of their employment.

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Are Transgender and Non-Binary Employees Being Erased from Workplace Policies?

January 24, 2025

Due to growing awareness and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies (DEI) policies, the public has slowly begun to accept transgender individuals and those who do not identify as a man or a woman (non-binary). On his first day in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) that “[i]t is the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female” – effectively reversing the Biden administration’s policies on DEI and transgender rights. The EO only applies to federal agencies, but could the concept gain traction in a Republican Congress?

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Will DEI Programs Become Extinct Under the Trump Administration?

January 23, 2025

In an effort to embrace diversity and inclusion, many employers established Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. The look of these programs varied from company to company; however, many of the programs specifically tried to give an advantage to racial minorities or women to even the playing field in the workplace since they tend to be underrepresented in the workforce.

In the Media

3 Biden-Era Wage Regs That Could Sink In 2025

January 1, 2025

Regulatory changes as administrations ping-pong between Republicans and Democrats are not unusual, as Biden "did a backtrack" of several Trump-era regulations, and Trump did the same with Obama-era regulations in his first term.

Published Article

Employment Law Developments to Expect From the Second Trump Administration

December 30, 2024

There is some comfort in knowing what policies may be enacted based on actions taken during the first Trump administration from 2016 to 2020. For employment lawyers, insight can also be gleaned by analyzing the developments from courts and federal agencies during the Biden administration.

Presentation

Handbooks and Hot Topics

November 22, 2024

New Orleans attorneys Mag Bickford and Susanne Veters Cooper will present "Handbooks and Hot Topics" at the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants 2024 Winter Cluster on November 22, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

In the Media

Baltimore Bridge Crash $102m Payout Explained

October 31, 2024

me attorney José Cot (New Orleans) was quoted in an October 31, 2024, article in Yahoo Finance titled "Baltimore Bridge Crash $102m Payout Explained."

Alert

CFPB Issues New Guidance on AI in Employment Decisions

November 7, 2024

Technology—what did we ever do without it? There are many technological programs at an employer’s disposal, ranging from checking a candidate’s background during the application process to surveilling employee activity by using AI-based technology through smartphones and similar devices. Many of these reports contain sensitive information unknown to workers, which can significantly impact hiring decisions, job assignments, and career advancement.

Presentation

2024 Fall Conference on Consumer Finance Law

November 14-15, 2024

Members of McGlinchey’s Financial Institutions Compliance, Financial Services Litigation, and Enterprise Litigation and Investigations teams will participate in multiple sessions during the upcoming Conference on Consumer Finance Law (CCFL) Fall Consumer Financial Services Conference at SMU Dedman School of Law in Dallas, Texas.

Presentation

What Can Companies Do Today to be Exit-Ready in the Future?

December 3, 2024

Member Rudy Cerone (New Orleans) will co-present "Mergers and Acquisitions for Capital Markets – Exits and Distressed Asset Opportunities" at the 13th Annual MJBizCon in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 3, 2024.

Published Article

Understanding Reasonable Accommodations Under the ADA and PWFA

October 28, 2024

While the ADA and PWFA coexist rather harmoniously, there are a number of differences one should be aware of when operating under the relative acts, particularly with respect to providing reasonable accommodations.

Presentation

Breaking Barriers: Managing the Generational Divide for an Expanding Workforce

September 27, 2024

Attorneys Andrew Albritton, Susan Fahey Desmond, and Courtney Joiner will present "Breaking Barriers: Managing the Generational Divide for an Expanding Workforce" at the Society of Louisiana Certified Public Accountants 2024 Women's Conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on September 27, 2024.

Alert

Priority of IRS Liens in Bankruptcy: Reminder That the King Gets Paid First

September 17, 2024

The issue in MacKenzie, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, was how to allocate the proceeds from the sale of the debtor’s real estate between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), which had filed a valid lien against the real estate for taxes, interest, and penalties, and the Bankruptcy Estate. The sale proceeds were sufficient to satisfy the taxes, a portion of the interest, but none of the penalties. The bankruptcy court allocated the proceeds on a pro rata basis between the IRS and the Bankruptcy Estate. The District Court affirmed, but the Ninth Circuit reversed and remanded, finding that pro rata allocation of the sales proceeds is inconsistent with the Code.

Presentation

JD Supra Office Hours

September 12, 2024

Join a conversation with Heather Morse, McGlinchey Stafford's Chief Business Development Officer in a JD Supra Webinar on September 12, 2024.

Presentation

Three McGlinchey Attorneys to Participate in the 2024 MBA CRMC Conference

September 22-24, 2024

Members of McGlinchey’s Financial Institutions Compliance and Enterprise Litigation and Investigations teams will participate in multiple sessions during the upcoming Mortage Bankers Association (MBA) Compliance and Risk Management Conference (CRMC) in Washington, DC.

News Release

McGlinchey’s New Orleans Office Honored with 2024 Empowering Women Recognition

August 26, 2024

McGlinchey Stafford is pleased to announce that the New Orleans office has been recognized among the 2024 Empowering Women honorees by New Orleans CityBusiness. This prestigious honor celebrates the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive environment where women can thrive professionally and personally. McGlinchey’s Boston office received analogous recognition earlier this summer.

Alert

Texas District Court Blocks FTC Non-Compete Rule

August 23, 2024

On August 20, 2024, a Texas District Court judge entered a final judgment blocking the implementation of the FTC’s proposed non-compete rule. The rule was previously set to go into effect on September 4, 2024. It would have broadly banned the enforcement on non-compete clauses in employment agreements for nearly all employees nationwide.

Alert

NLRB Set to Return to Obama Union Election Rules

August 19, 2024

On April 1, 2020, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) made various amendments to its rules and regulations governing blocking charges, the voluntary-recognition bar doctrine, and proof of majority support for labor organizations representing employers in the construction industry. The 2020 Rule became effective on July 31, 2020. The NLRB is rescindingMore

Alert

Maritime Products Liability Law: Understanding the Fundamentals

August 7, 2024

The United States Supreme Court first recognized products liability, including strict liability, as part of the general maritime law in East River Steamship S.S. Corp. v. Transamerica Delaval, Inc., 476 U.S. 858 (1986). The Court noted that “the general maritime law is an amalgam of traditional common-law rules, modification of those rules, and newly created rules.” Since then, numerous courts, including the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, have embraced Section 402A of the Restatement (Second) of Torts as the best expression of the law of products liability under the general maritime law.

Alert

Court Upholds Law Classifying App-Based Drivers as Independent Contractors: Does What Happens in California, Stay in California?

July 31, 2024

The California Supreme Court recently upheld a California law that classifies drivers for app-based transportation companies, such as Uber, Lyft, or DoorDash, as independent contractors and not employees, provided the company does not (1) set drivers’ hours, (2) require acceptance of specific ride and delivery requests, or (3) restrict working for other companies. As a result, app-based drivers are not covered by California workers’ compensation laws, which generally apply to employees and not to independent contractors.

Alert

When Does After-Hours Work Turn into Compensable Work?

July 12, 2024

In a recent case from the Fifth Circuit for the United States Court of Appeals, the court held that an employer should or should have known that an employee was working long hours beyond his regular schedule while responding to emails or returning voice mails during his hour-long commute home. This ruling came despite the parties’ agreement that the employee was paid for all the hours worked he reported to his employer and that the employer had a policy requiring employees to report all hours worked.

News Release

McGlinchey Ranked for Legal Diversity by Vault, American Lawyer

July 2, 2024

McGlinchey was named among many AmLaw 100 and 200 firms among Vault’s 2025 rankings for Diversity in Law Firms, based on input from the firm’s Associates. McGlinchey also ranked in two categories in The American Lawyer’s 2024 Diversity Scorecards: Women in Law and the LGBTQ+ Scorecard.

Alert

Gov. Landry Signs Louisiana Direct Action Reform Bill

June 7, 2024

Governor Jeff Landry has signed into law a bill that significantly limits the situations in which a plaintiff can name and assert a direct action against a defendant’s insurer under Louisiana law. The new law becomes effective on August 1, 2024.  

Alert

New EPA Ban of Chrysotile Asbestos Prompts Petitions for Review to be Decided by U.S. Fifth Circuit in New Orleans

May 23, 2024

In March 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ban of ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos in connection with health problems associated with asbestos exposure. The rule is entitled Asbestos Part 1; Chrysotile Asbestos: Regulation of Certain Conditions of Use Under the Toxic Substances Control Act and was published at 89 Federal Register 21970 (March 28, 2024).

Presentation

EEOC’s Pregnancy Compliance

June 11, 2024

Member Susan Desmond (New Orleans) will present an Aurora Training Advantage Live Webinar, "Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)'s Pregnancy Compliance," on June 11, 2024.

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