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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...

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...

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...

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 a...

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 Driscol...

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...

How are these developments with cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance going to impact areas that range from insurance to employment to litigation? In this episode of the  More with McGlinchey podcast, attorneys Aaron Kouhoupt , Lauren Ybarra , Chase Stoecker , and Gregg Stevens discuss DeFi through the lens of insurance, employment, and litigation. What does DeFi insurance look like? Can empl...

Cryptocurrency 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. In this episode of the  More with McGlinchey podcast, attorneys Douglas Charnas  and Aaron Kouhoupt discuss the tax implications of receiving cryptocurrency, using it as a form of paym...

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 transactions involving those digital assets going forward? In this episode of the  More with McGlinchey podcast, attorneys Arthur Rotatori and Marshall Grodner discuss the proposed amendments to the Uniform Commercial Code, which include revisions...

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. In this episode of the  More with McGlinchey podcast, attorney Andrew Albritton discusses the firm'...

The world of decentralized finance, blockchains, virtual and cryptocurrency has 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. Over the coming months, McGlinchey attorneys from various practice groups will dive into the world of DeFi and explore it from every a...

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? In this episode of the  More with McGlinchey podcast, attorney Taylor Bennington and Director of Talent Acquisition Margeaux Roush discuss the firm's clerkship program with five of our 2022 Summer Associates...

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. In this episode of the  More with McGlinchey  podcast, M...

Juneteenth is the oldest commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. In the latest episode of  More with McGlinchey , we present a recording of an internal panel discussion between members of McGlinchey's African American Affinity Group on the novel "On Juneteenth" by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Annette Gordon-Reed. It provides a historian's view of the country's long road to...

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.

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 retention and how law firms can proactively guard against losing their best and most talented people.

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. In this episode, Labor and Employment attorneys Camille Bryant and Andrew Albritton discuss the catch-22 suit...

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? In this episode, McGlinchey attorneys Remington Angelle and Ralph Confreda join Gary Hebert to discuss the legal landscape surrounding marijuana in 2022, and an overview of cases before the Supreme Court that may result in a decision on the...

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 in the legal industry.

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 of More with McGlinchey, we'll discuss what risks law firms face when it comes to attrition, and how firms can proactively guard against losing their best and m...

Headlines everywhere from  People Magazine  to the  Wall Street Journal  remind us that white collar crime is in the news. Both Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes have been convicted 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, white collar attorney  Jim Sturdivant  joins...

The path to partnership looks different for every lawyer. In the first installment of the #WhyMcGlinchey series of the More with McGlinchey podcast, Director of Talent Acquisition  Margeaux Roush  talks with Baton Rouge litigator  Zelma Murray Frederick about how she has chosen to grow her career here at McGlinchey, from a non-traditional start with the firm to nonprofit leadership, work-life bala...

In our increasingly digital economy, cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, have gained popularity for everything from consumer transactions to securities. In this episode, Baton Rouge attorneys  Drew Patty  and  Marshall Grodner  discuss how digital assets are being used and regulated, especially in the commercial context regarding collateral and intellectual property. They touch on h...