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 McGlinchey’s executive Policy Committee within five years.

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 on and interest in cryptocurrency, risk assessment, and legitimate business uses for decentralized finance. Tune in for more on how the regulatory framework is shaping up.

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.

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 employees be paid in crypto? What are some best practices for successful DeFi litigation? Tune in for a discussion on these topics and more.

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 payment, and associated captain gains and capital losses.

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 to Article 9 and Article 12 and the definition of a Controllable Electronic Record, or CER, as well as the anticipated timeframe for adoption. This is the next installment in our DeFi Deep Dive Series. Check out episode 44: A Deep Dive into DeFi (Decentralized Finance) for an introduction and part one of the series.

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's clerkship program with five of our 2022 Summer Associates, Gabriel Guajardo, Ian Joseph, Alexis Minor, Jennifer Nguyen, and Thomas Taylor.

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 angle. In this episode of "More with McGlinchey," Aaron Kouhoupt and Robert Savoie discuss this fascinating and vibrant subject matter while giving a breakdown of content coming - from articles, podcasts, and webinars on hot topics to a client-only, live Q&A session, drilled down right to the good stuff – what is DeFi and how does it impact traditional finance?

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, Georgia Bauer, Jessica Bozell, Keke Heneghan, Julia Berry Lopez, and KayLeigh Nader.

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, Member Douglas Charnas discusses with Member James Sturdivant what to do and what not to do if you're contacted by the IRS.

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 Juneteenth, recounting both its origins in Texas and the enormous hardships that African-Americans have endured in the century since, from Reconstruction through Jim Crow and beyond. Thank you to Camille Bryant (New Orleans), Kerry Cummings (Fort Lauderdale) and Farren Davis (New Orleans) for the insightful discussion!

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 suits like this can represent for employers implementing when diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

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 issue of preemption.

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 most talented people.

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 co-chair of our Investigations team, Dan Plunkett, to discuss the federal sentencing guidelines, statutory maximums, judicial discretion, and more.

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 balance, becoming a Member, and chairing the firm’s Summer Associate Program.