More with McGlinchey

True to President Trump's campaign promise, the "one big, beautiful bill" allows a limited deduction for overtime income, but the mantra "no tax on overtime" is not quite accurate. In this episode, Tax attorney  Douglas Charnas (Washington) and Employment attorney Susan Desmond (New Orleans) discuss the new employee deduction for overtime pay and employers' reporting responsibilities for these ded...

True to President Trump's campaign promise, the "one big, beautiful bill" allows a limited deduction for tip income, but the mantra "no tax on tips" is not quite accurate. In this episode, McGlinchey Tax attorney  Douglas Charnas (Washington) and McGlinchey Employment attorney  Susan Desmond (New Orleans) discuss the new employee deduction for tips and employers' reporting responsibilities for the...

The next episode in McGlinchey's Deep Dive into Lending series takes a close look at unsecured lending with insights from Aaron Kouhoupt and Adam Maarec. They discuss innovations in loan applications, underwriting, and customer interactions, and then explore the other side of the equation: what today's consumers expect from lenders and creditors.

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 sh...

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...

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 Mode...

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 ransom...

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 Affordabl...

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...

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 McGlinc...

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 De...

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 l...

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...

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 –...

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 bus...

 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 Tra...

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...