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Over a decade ago, Dogecoin was launched as a joke,[1] lampooning the speculation around cryptocurrencies of the time and playing off the popular Doge[2] internet meme. Dogecoin is credited as being the first “meme coin,” a digital asset that draws on hype and community enthusiasm around popular mem
While it’s impossible to agree on whether 2026 will be the Year of Youth Privacy, the Year of the Data Broker, or (another) Year of the Cookie, one thing we can agree on is that it promises not to be boring! Wait…did we forget to mention AI regulation? The privacy, cybersecurity and AI regulatory sp
On November 12, 2025, leading U.S. cryptocurrency platform, Coinbase, notified the Securities and Exchange Commission of its plan to leave Delaware and reincorporate in Texas.  Coinbase’s decision highlights a growing trend among major companies seeking a more predictable and business-friendly legal
HOUSTON – Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is pleased to announce that Lena Serhan has joined the firm as a partner in the Houston office. She focuses her practice on complex cross-border and domestic disputes, including international arbitration, enforcement of international awards and judgme
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Charleston Office Managing Partner John C. McElwaine has been ranked in the 2021 edition of World Trademark Review 1000.He is ranked in WTR1000 both nationally and in the D.C. Metro Area for trademark enforcement and litigation and in the D.C
The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) has announced that Nelson Mullins is one of 30 law firms honored with the 2025 Beacon of Justice Award. The award recognizes firms for their efforts to promote equal justice for families and communities. NLADA is the nation’s oldest and largest n
Law360 has named Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP in its top 50 law firms in its inaugural Pulse Leaderboard, which ranks the top 100 firms for a combination of the work they do, the reputation they cultivate, and the commitment they demonstrate to being a socially responsible law firm, accord
Currently, the FDIC has a limited ability to claw back executive compensation in the event of a bank failure. An unlikely combination of U.S. Senators, including Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and J.D. Vance (R-OH) are teaming up to propose new legislation that would change this. Warre
In an article published by American Banker discussing a recent announcement from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau detailing plans to develop interpretive guidance that would extend many existing consumer credit card protections to Buy Now, Pay Later loans – which could slow the installment-l
Partner and Chair of Nelson Mullins’ FinTech and Regulation practice Richard Levin, partner Brandon Neuman, and senior associate Jeff Kelly were recently featured in a Forbes article exploring how regulatory sandboxes are giving certain states an edge as they compete to attract innovation and invest
Nelson Mullins partners Benjamin Barnhill, Neil Grayson, and Brennan Ryan co-authored an article titled “Build Or Buy: Assessing Options For Starting A New Bank,” which was published by Law360. This article examines the differences between starting a new bank by using the de novo chartering process,
Jim Lehman, left, celebrates Claflin University’s 150th Founders’ Day in 2018 with award recipient and board member James Bennett.Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were founded after the Civil War to offer students of color an opportunity for higher education in a community that t
For vulnerable New Yorkers—whether facing domestic violence, disability, or the challenges of aging—secure housing and long-term support are critical to rebuilding their lives. Since the early 1980s, Barrier Free Living (BFL) has been meeting that need in New York City, operating domestic violence s
According to the FDIC, the most important factor contributing to the earnings gap between community and non-community banks is the ability to generate non-interest income from “activities that are typically not part of the traditional community banking business model.”  Expanding non-interest income
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) on August 18, 2022 issued updated Supervisory Guidance on banks assessing multiple re-presentment fees against customers’ accounts. This follows the March 2022 FDIC Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights, which also raised similar concerns. The
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP re-elected James K. Lehman as Managing Partner of the firm to a three-year term effective Jan. 1, 2024.Lehman began his role as the managing partner in 2012, and under his leadership during the past 12 years, the firm has experi
At the Ole Miss School of Business' 2023 Banking and Finance Symposium, Nelson Mullins partner Richard Levin is speaking during a presentation titled, "Leveraging Digital Assets/Blockchain and AI."Levin leads the firm's FinTech and Regulation Practice. He advises clients on corpora
Within a recent address to an industry conference, Dr. Lael Brainard, a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (FRB), drove home her belief that the adoption of stablecoins over a U.S. Centralized Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) could place the U.S. in danger of “inefficiency, f
Congress recently passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2020, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for the present fiscal year.  This Act is a potential game-changer for enforcement and compliance and is the most significant anti-money laundering legislation passed in years.  I
The SBA added to its FAQ on the Paycheck Protection Program to provide clarity on certain issues on April 6. It should offer comfort to lenders in particular, who were struggling to interpret some of these issues and worried about liability for any misinterpretation. Below is a summary of some of th
Richard B. Levin has joined the firm as a partner and chair of the Financial Technology (FinTech) and Regulation Practice.Levin was one of the first lawyers to focus on the regulation of blockchain and digital assets and is considered a thought leader in the FinTech space. He has been identified by
Raleigh senior associate Jeff Kelly presented guest lectures on issues related to emerging technology and regulations impacting the practice of law as part of Vanderbilt Law School’s Program on Law & Innovation core curriculum. Vanderbilt’s Program on Law & Innovation is designed to equip law studen
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Corrections is renaming one of its signature family programs in honor of former U.S. Secretary of Education and former South Carolina Governor Richard Riley, who is currently a senior partner with Nelson Mullins.Now called “Riley’s Readers,” the form
Richard B. Levin, Daniel Newman, and Bobby Wenner of the Nelson Mullins FinTech and Regulation Practice recently published an article in the 2024/25 edition of the International Fintech Review. The article discusses the use of the major questions doctrine by defendants in enforcement actions by the
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) brought an action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against five alleged promoters of a digital asset called BitConnect, claiming they promoted the sale of unregistered securities that raised over $2 billion
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) recently issued Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-04, confirming its increased focus on financial companies that violate federal consumer financial protection law when they fail to safeguard consumer data and warned the industry against sho
Congress on Monday approved a deal on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package, which is expected to be signed into law within the next few days. The bill provides $12 billion in support to small lenders focused on low-income and minority communities, buttressing minority-owned banks (MDIs) a
Nelson Mullins will have its annual Financial Services Conference in Washington, D.C. This event will feature a lineup of national speakers on the future of financial services. The conference agenda is available here.For those who cannot attend in person, there is an option to attend virtually. Plea
Richard Levin, the chair of the FinTech and Regulation Practice of Nelson Mullins, was recently quoted in an article in Forkast, “Sam Bankman-Fried could face decades in jail if convicted of law violations in FTX collapse, lawyers say.” The article discusses the founder and former chief executive of
Nelson Mullins partners Brad Rustin and Craig Nazzaro, along with associate Marianna McDevitt, will present a one-hour webinar on July 25. This webinar will focus on best practices as to how banks should apply the current broker deposit regulations and guidance within their Fintech partnerships and
Nelson Mullins partners Matthew Lindenbaum and Robert Lindholm, associate Daniel Curran, and chair of the FinTech and Regulation Practice, Richard B. Levin, recently had their article, “Gov't Backtrack On Ether As Security May Spur Crypto Clash,” featured on Law360. In the article, the trio of s
Nelson Mullins client, Invest Newark, who established the New Jersey “40 Acres and a Mule” Fund (NJ FAM), announced that Bank of America has committed to provide an equity investment in its fund. The NJ FAM Fund is a $100 million private investment vehicle formed to reduce social and economic dispar
Richard B. Levin, the chair of Nelson Mullins' FinTech and Regulation Practice was recently quoted in a Wall Street Journal article regarding Diem (originally known as Libra), a digital currency project launched by Facebook, PayPal, and other leading financial services firms - Facebook Inc. - Ba
The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) announced Nelson Mullins is among the 40 law firms honored with the 2024 Beacon of Justice Award, which recognizes firms for their pro bono efforts related to civil and human rights issues. NLADA is a large nonprofit organization devoted to provi
Left to right, Emily Guerrero, Elisa Kodish, Norah RogersATLANTA — Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has tapped Atlanta partner Elisa Kodish to serve as the firm’s national Pro Bono Partner, leading the award-winning program as it invests further in its mission of providing legal services to th
Nelson Mullins senior associate Jeffrey Kelly will be speaking at North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) upcoming Technology Law and Policy Center Inaugural Law and Technology Summit. The hybrid event will be held on the NCCU campus and virtually. The summit aims to bring together some of th
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA), America’s oldest and largest nonprofit association devoted to excellence in the delivery of legal services to those who cannot afford counsel, has awarded Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP its 2022 Beacon of Justice Award
Nelson Mullins Financial Institutions Corporate & Regulatory Partner Craig Nazzaro was quoted by S&P Global Market Intelligence in an article titled “Banks can expect return to strict oversight of anti-money laundering rules.” The article discussed how banks may now face increased enforcement from r
* Brianna Drayton, a 2022 summer associate at Nelson Mullins, co-authored this publication.This article discusses whether it is time for the U.S. government to rethink its position and speed up adoption of cryptocurrency as an official currency. The authors point out that investment in digital asset
South Carolina-chartered corporations1 may now hold virtual meetings of shareholders whereby shareholders and proxy holders not physically present at the annual or special meeting location may participate by means of remote communication if authorized by the corporation’s board of directors.2 The ne
RALEIGH — North Carolina Lawyers Weekly has selected Nelson Mullins Administrative Manager Nancy Childers for a 2019 Unsung Heroes. The award recognizes dedication to duty and the positive influence recipients have on others, according to the organization.Based in Raleigh, Childers oversees more tha
In the wake of the LUNA-UST collapse in which the value of UST and LUNA crashed over 99 percent over a period of days due price manipulation of the algorithmic stablecoin, the Federal Reserve and other regulators have become increasingly vocal about the potential risks of some stablecoins. New York
CHICAGO – Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a national, full-service law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome David Ogles as partner in its Chicago office. Ogles will primarily practice commercial litigation and will serve on the firm’s Midwest Commercial Litigation Tea
Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Chairman Gary Gensler received a letter last week seeking clarification on the SEC’s authority to regulate cryptocurrency exchanges from Senator Elizabeth Warren, chair of the Senate Banking Committee’s Subcommittee on Economic Policy. Warren cited SEC Chai
Nelson Mullins’ FinTech and Venture Capital attorneys Jackson Hwu and Gabriel Castillo, in cooperation with Fintech and Securities Regulatory attorneys Richard Levin and Kevin Tran, advised CryptoLeague, a Miami-based investment platform, in an oversubscribed pre-seed round of $2.2 million and block
Governor Baker issued the Third Revised Order Regulating Gatherings Throughout the Commonwealth (the “COVID-19 Order No. 46”) on Aug. 7, 2020. Pursuant to COVID-19 Order No. 46, starting on Aug. 11, 2020, the following limitations on social gatherings are mandatory: Indoor gatherings are limited to
Under the SECURE 2.0 Act (Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023), employers that maintain 401(k) plans that permit catch-up contributions will be required to mandate that certain employees who earned more than $145,000 in the prior calendar year from the employer sponsoring the pla
Please join Nelson Mullins healthcare professionals at AHLA's 2023 Annual Meeting, which is being held in San Francisco June 25-28. Educational sessions include the ever popular "Year in Review," as well as in-depth discussions on a variety of cutting-edge health and life sciences law
Trish Markus will be a featured speaker at the American Bar Association’s Healthcare Delivery & Innovation Conference in Chicago on Monday, September 29th.Markus will co-present a session with Rick Hindmand, entitled "Be Forearmed: Protecting Your Organization from the Next Cybersecurity Attack

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