More with McGlinchey

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 expectations for third-party management, service providers, and customer management systems.

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 Model Law, Regulation E, and money transmission licensing—and the hidden traps to avoid.

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 ransomware, and the importance of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), of which he previously served as President.

If you missed part one, listen here.

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 Affordable Care Act, and the various mandates for insurance regulators across the country.

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 landlord and tenant perspective. Hosts also review issues unique to the cannabis business when renting retail space. 

McGlinchey attorneys Douglas Charnas, Perry Salzhauer, and David Waxman address these questions and more during the latest episode of More with McGlinchey. 

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 McGlinchey's Louisiana offices.

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 Deregulation and Monetary Control Act (DIDMCA), and True Lender concerns.