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On Monday, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the recipients of five Prepaid Health Plan (PHP) contracts for Medicaid managed care. The four statewide PHP contracts were awarded to AmeriHealth Caritas NC, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield North of Carolina, UnitedHe

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Charleston Office Managing Partner John C. McElwaine is recognized as a “World Leading Trademark Professional” in the ninth edition of World Trademark Review 1000 (WTR1000).The ninth edition has ranked him both nationally and in the D.C. Metr

Charleston partner Matt Austin and Matthew Latrick, Regional Counsel for the Americas for Morgan Advanced Materials will present, “What To Do When the Feds Come Knocking,” at the South Carolina Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel’s (ACC SC) Annual Meeting on Sept. 14, in Columbia, South

Fort Lauderdale partner Christina Lehm and Miami partners George Mahfood and Dan Newman will present, “Download the Latest Update on Litigation Trends in Florida,” at the video game-themed Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) South Florida's 13th Annual Conference in Hollywood, Florida on Sept

Join us for an in-depth discussion on the intersection of cryptocurrency technology and First Amendment protections. As digital currencies and decentralized platforms continue to grow in use and influence, questions arise about their classification and rights within the legal framework of free speec

[Update: Governor Baker has signed the emergency legislation into law and it is effective immediately.]After some delay, on April 23, 2020, the Massachusetts Senate and House passed emergency legislation that allows for notaries public to use electronic videoconferencing to perform acknowledgements,

The SBA has released an updated loan forgiveness application and instructions for the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) to account for certain changes made in the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (the “PPP Flexibility Act”) signed into law by President Trump on June 5, 2020. As

The Federal Reserve recently announced a new proposal to expand its Main Street Lending Program to nonprofit organizations. Public comments may be made to the Federal Reserve via email, here, until Monday, June 22, 2020.The Main Street Lending Program is the Federal Reserve’s existing lending progra

Massachusetts has commenced “Phase 1” of its economic reopening plan, with staggered sector-specific reopenings beginning on May 18, 2020, followed by additional reopenings on May 25, 2020 and June 1, 2020. Massachusetts’ staggered Phase 1 sector-specific reopenings are as follows:Phase 1 May 18, 20

Please select this link for an updated loan modification chart that lists permitted modification to consumer loans and accounts. Many of our clients have been asking about what they can and cannot do with consumer consent. This chart also contains links (updated through today) to all public state re

The South Carolina Supreme Court recently issued Administrative Order No. 2020-05-06-01 adopting a court form for the foreclosing party to use when certifying compliance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in foreclosures. The foreclosure form is available here and ha

On April 21, 2020, the Senate approved a $484 billion COVID-19 relief package to supplement the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act (the Act). The Act is intended to provide further relief for small business

NOTE: The information contained in the following alert is up-to-date as of March 15, 2023. News and events are evolving, so check the websites for the FDIC and the applicable banks for updates and announcements.Start-up, emerging, middle market and other companies and their founders, executives, and

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP recently recognized two partners and two associates with Claude M. Scarborough Pro Bono Awards for their outstanding commitment and contributions to pro bono work in 2020 and 2021. The award is named for the late Chair Emeritus Claude Scarborou

A bank’s board of directors should reflect the diversity of its senior management, its employees, its shareholders, customers, and its community. A diverse board of directors can help cultivate multiple perspectives from the top of the organization down to all levels of the company, and extend out t

This article provides an analysis of the U.S.-based Russia-Ukraine sanctions program and the unintended consequences resulting from said sanctions, including the sanctions’ affects on Russian people who live elsewhere in the world.These sanctions are not generally aimed at startups that have Russian

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

In a special question and answer segment for the Emerging Litigation Podcast, Brad Rustin, partner and chair of the Financial Services Regulatory Practice at Nelson Mullins, breaks down financial sanction programs related to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.“Compared to the last 40 or 50 years, these ar

Recently issued guidance from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) addresses frequently asked questions about the application of the agency’s Safeguards Rule, 16 C.F.R. § 314.1 et seq., to new car dealers since the 2023 overhaul of that rule. The latest guidance also reaffirmed the FTC’s 2005 guidance

Please join Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough for the 2021 South Florida Health Forum. We look forward to reconnecting with you after a year away from our annual event.Agenda11-11:55 a.m. | Registration and Lunch11:55 a.m.-12 p.m. | Welcome and Opening Remarks, Mike Segal, Nelson Mullins12-12:55 p.

The SEC announced today that it reached a settlement with Poloniex, LLC (“Poloniex”), in connection with the SEC’s inquiry that began back in December 2017 into whether Poloniex operated an exchange under federal securities laws without registering as an exchange. Specifically, the SEC alleged that

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Chambers & Partners has shortlisted Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s M&A Externship Program for its Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards USA 2019, which celebrate firms and individuals who are furthering the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the United States.Winner

COLUMBIA, S.C. – Jody Bedenbaugh, a partner in Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Columbia office, joins other distinguished leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute, now in its

ATLANTA – OUT Georgia Business Alliance recently named Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP as a finalist for its 2020 Community Honors in the category of Corporate LGBTQ+ Ally of the Year.OUT Georgia nominated the firm as a “corporate partner or member that has shown exemplary support to the LGBT

In a recent National Club Association webinar and article in Private Club Advisor, club Michelle Tanzer provided a detailed explanation of the distinction between clubs that are truly private for legal purposes and those that are not.A private club is defined by the law as a place where people with

State Health PlanNC Treasurer Dale Folwell visited New Bern (Craven Co.) on Tuesday to further promote his “Clear Pricing Project,” a proposal that recommends changes to the way the State Health Plan pays for medical treatment for state employees and retirees. Folwell told event attendees the inten

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough announces 15 North Carolina attorneys have been inducted into the 2018 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society by the North Carolina Pro Bono Resource Center (PBRC). Society members reported providing 50 or more hours of pro bono legal services in 2018 to clients una

Following a friendly fundraising competition hosted by Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation (AVLF), Nelson Mullins has been named a 2022 AVLF Cup Champion. The firm raised $42,202 and was among 9 champion organizations recognized in the competition. Overall, AVLF raised more than $240,000 toward its

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Charleston Office Managing Partner John C. McElwaine has been selected as a World Trademark Review Global Leader.Now in its second year, this new guide entitled, “WTR Global Leaders 2020” brings together the world’s foremost law firm and corp

GREENVILLE, S.C. — Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP has been shortlisted by the Financial Times for its 2023 Innovative Lawyers Awards for North America in the category of Innovative Lawyers in Deals & Financing.The firm has been recognized for its representation of Redemption Holding Company

DENVER AND WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Chambers and Partners has recognized Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Partner Richard B. Levin, who serves as Chair of the firm’s FinTech and Regulation Practice, in its 2021 Chambers FinTech Guide.Levin is ranked in the FinTech Legal: Blockchain & Cryptocurrenci

Earlier this week, the CFPB announced a final rule covering small dollar lending which rescinds the mandatory underwriting provisions of the 2017 Payday Lending Rule. The 2017 Payday Lending Rule was the result of a prior CFPB initiative, which was led by former CFPB Director Richard Cordray, and wh

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) adopted a final rule on June 2, 2020 that clarifies that when a bank transfers a loan, the interest permissible before the transfer continues to be permissible after the loan is transferred, a doctrine referred to as “valid when made.” This rule

CHARLESTON, S.C. (November 3, 2020) – John C. McElwaine, managing partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Charleston office, has been selected as one of the National Law Journal’s 2020 Intellectual Property Trailblazers.Now in its sixth year, the National Law Journal’s Intellectual Propert

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (“OCC”) issued its long-anticipated final rule on Oct. 27, to establish a “simple, bright-line test” to determine when a national bank or federal savings association has made a loan and, therefore, is the “true lender” in a lending relationship with a th

Speaking at last week’s Munich Cyber Security Conference, U.S. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco announced the formation of a new FBI unit dedicated to blockchain analysis and virtual asset seizure – the Virtual Asset Exploitation Unit. This announcement comes on the heels of the DOJ’s largest eve

Cooper Delivers State of the State AddressNC Governor Roy Cooper delivered his third State of the State address from the NC House Chamber Monday evening where he recognized the resilience of North Carolinians throughout the pandemic and provided a vision for a shared recovery that rebuilds our econo

Employers engaged in critical infrastructure face significant challenges in maintaining business operations while ensuring the health of their employees and the public. While many employees are now working remotely, employers engaged in essential services do not have that luxury.As a result, busines

As Financial Technology, or "FinTech," continues to boom, we are happy to release the upcoming schedule for FinTech University, a series of webinars focusing on FinTech and how it's changing our world.Mark your calendars and register to participate virtually in future FinTech Universit

Nelson Mullins partner Sally Caver joins other distinguished leaders from across South Carolina to participate in the Diversity Leaders Initiative (DLI), an award-winning program of Furman University’s Riley Institute.Now in its 19th year, the program equips participants with tools and perspectives

Partner and Chair of Nelson Mullins' FinTech and Regulation Practice Richard Levin was recently quoted in an article on Hypepotamus, an online platform discussing technology news and resources. The article discussed the the rise in popularity of blockchain and digital currency amongst startups.

The metaverse, a colloquial term for a network of immersive 3D virtual worlds; and Web3, a new iteration of the internet that includes virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality, cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, and more, are evolving to become another Wild West technology frontier wher

The federal banking agencies recently issued principles to encourage financial institutions to offer small-dollar loans in a responsible manner (the “Small-Dollar Loan Principles”). This interagency guidance clarifies previously conflicting guidance on small-dollar loans by adopting uniform principl

The Federal Reserve began accepting lender applications to participate in the Main Street Lending Program (the “Program”), which is a lending program intended to provide liquidity to small and medium-sized businesses with 15,000 or fewer employees or $5 billion or less in 2019 revenue. See our prior

Financial Technology, or "FinTech," has quickly grown in popularity. With significant innovation in recent years, the financial sector has prospered in helping lead this digital revolution. As banking and financial services attorneys, we are launching FinTech University, a series of sessio

Nelson Mullins partners Jackson Hwu and Caio Prado, and associate Rebecca Lester provided legal counsel for Digibee as it raised $25 million in a Series A equity round. Digibee is a low-code Brazilian SAP startup whose business involves integrating large business systems into the digital world throu

Nelson Mullins partner Jackson Hwu will present at the Florida Venture Capital Conference on February 9, 2023, in Miami, Florida. Hwu is moderating a panel titled "Let's Separate Blockchain Technology from Cryptocurrency." The panel will discuss use cases for blockchain technology and

The SEC announced on May 3, 2022 that 20 additional positions will be allocated to the Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit within the Division of Enforcement. The announcement specifically identified crypto asset offerings, crypto asset exchanges, crypto asset lending and staking products, decentralized fi

Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) has elected Fort Lauderdale partner Scott Knapp as its 75th International President-Elect. His installation into the position will be broadcast live from AEPi's Facebook page on July 31. AEPi is the world’s Jewish college fraternity, operating chapters on more than 150 co

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