More with McGlinchey

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 – or not – on state legal, medical, and adult-use marijuana programs, especially when it comes to taxes and banking.

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 businesses, including when and what type of comments should be made.

 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 Transmission Modernization Act, FinCEN regulation exemptions, and options for startup businesses.

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 a useful and productive summer experience.

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 financiers within the context of bankruptcy.

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 issues involving cannabis and bankruptcy, we’ll give an overview of the various forms of Bankruptcy (Chapters 7, 11, and 13) and insolvency options available and explore one recent case where a cannabis employee was denied bankruptcy protection.

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?