In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2020 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
May 6, 2022
New data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) indicates that the divide between rural and urban areas in COVID-19 primary vaccination coverage has more than doubled in under a year.
Vaccine Hesitancy and the Growing DivideIn today’s active enforcement climate, Nelson Mullins lawyers represent leading companies in every kind of interaction with state attorneys general—from inquiries and investigations to litigation and settlement. We defend clients in the pharmaceutical, energy, and technology industries, among many others, against allegations ranging from unfair trade practices to violations of energy regulations. We engage in ongoing dialogue with state AGs and their senior staff to educate them on our clients and emerging issues, and cultivate constructive relationships to address their concerns and to help resolve our clients’ matters satisfactorily.
Our team is primed to represent clients in state AG investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation in these and other areas:
To help them avoid becoming a target, we counsel clients to be in compliance with relevant regulations through audits, internal compliance programs, and management oversight, and educate them on risk exposure and legal liabilities if they fail to comply.
We educate clients on state AG investigation triggers like complaints, examinations, media coverage, and whistleblowers.
We advise clients on strategies to ethically and productively engage with state AG offices.
Team members are experienced with bipartisan state government relations and understand the role of state policy considerations that may affect state attorneys general decisions. We build strong communication channels with state AG offices, including with senior staff, which we use to update clients on relevant trends and contribute to statewide solutions AG offices seek. We also help set up opportunities for clients to air concerns and discuss initiatives they would like to see implemented in their state. Our lawyers participate at policy and industry meetings at state AG offices and attend trade association meetings.
Our team is primed to represent clients in state AG investigations, enforcement actions, and litigation in these and other areas:
To help them avoid becoming a target, we counsel clients to be in compliance with relevant regulations through audits, internal compliance programs, and management oversight, and educate them on risk exposure and legal liabilities if they fail to comply.
We educate clients on state AG investigation triggers like complaints, examinations, media coverage, and whistleblowers.
We advise clients on strategies to ethically and productively engage with state AG offices.
Team members are experienced with bipartisan state government relations and understand the role of state policy considerations that may affect state attorneys general decisions. We build strong communication channels with state AG offices, including with senior staff, which we use to update clients on relevant trends and contribute to statewide solutions AG offices seek. We also help set up opportunities for clients to air concerns and discuss initiatives they would like to see implemented in their state. Our lawyers participate at policy and industry meetings at state AG offices and attend trade association meetings.
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