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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Charleston office managing partner John C. McElwaine has been selected as a 2023 World Trademark Review Global Leader. Now in its fifth edition, the guide, entitled the “WTR Global Leaders: Private Practice” lists McElwaine as a Global Lead

Consumer finance industry groups are sounding an alarm about what they see as a power grab at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (the “CFPB”) that risks exacerbating the agency's advantage in its in-house enforcement proceedings. The American Bankers Association, the Bank Policy Institute,

As the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) continues to step up its enforcement concerning cryptocurrencies, U.S.-based exchanges should take note when conducting due diligence concerning tokens to list for trading to ensure that the projects are not smoke and mirrors.That’s the lesson t

Anyone who has ever received a civil investigative demand, subpoena, second request, voluntary access letter, or other form of compulsory process from a federal antitrust regulator knows that the government’s standard definition of “document” is wide ranging and seemingly encompasses every form of w

Nelson Mullins FinTech attorneys Richard Levin, Kevin Tran, and Bobby Wenner recently co-authored a chapter titled “HAL, the Terminator, and Agent Smith entered a bar; Regulation of Artificial Intelligence in the United States,” in Global Legal Insights’ AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2024. This ch

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has undeniably transformed the digital landscape, with AI-generated content becoming increasingly common. This shift has profound implications for brand owners introducing both challenges and opportunities.One of the most pressing concerns is trademark

Nelson Mullins’ FinTech and Regulation Practice has been recognized by the International Financial Law Review (IFLR) as a leading digital finance practice in the Americas. The following members of the Nelson Mullins FinTech and Regulation Practice were recognized: Katie Baker, Lori Anne Czepiel, Chr

Continuing the FinTech University webinar series, Nelson Mullins attorneys Richard Levin, Jeff Kelly, Matthew Lindenbaum, and Rob Lindholm will present “Fear the Reaper – FinTech and Digital Assets Litigation”. This session will cover SEC Wells Notices and enforcement actions, and lawsuits against t

Join Raleigh partner Jeff Kelly when he speaks on the “Updates on Key Crypto Litigation” panel during the 2025 Digital Assets at Duke Conference in Durham, North Carolina on Feb. 5-7.Kelly will be joined by Ryan VanGrack of Coinbase and Duke Professor Lee Reiners, CFA to provide updates on key crypt

For the past six months, we have received calls from banks and non-depository mortgage lenders regarding Department of Justice (“DOJ”) investigations into mortgage lending discrimination. These DOJ inquiries are bypassing the banks’ prudential regulators and the non-bank state regulators, which have

Securities and Exchange Commissioner (“SEC”) Allison Herren Lee, in remarks before the Practicing Law Institute, recently called on federal regulators to adopt standards of professional conduct for attorneys practicing before the commission, foreshadowing potential ethical guidance for members of th

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP Charleston Office Managing Partner John C. McElwaine has been ranked in the 2022 edition of World Trademark Review 1000.He is ranked in WTR1000 both nationally for trademark enforcement and litigation and in the D.C. Metro Area for trademark

Nelson Mullins Partner Craig Nazzaro was quoted by Inside the CFPB based on his and Partner Brad Rustin’s recent blog post, “DOJ Redlining Initiative Revealed,” regarding the DOJ’s increased redlining of investigations. “It’s odd that we’re starting to see [investigations] without those first indica

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York recently charged two individuals for allegedly participating in a scheme to defraud purchasers of “Frosties” non-fungible tokens (or “NFTs”) out of over $1 million. The two-count complaint charges Ethan Nguyen (aka “Frostie”) and Andre

ATLANTA – Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, a full-service national law firm with offices from coast to coast, is pleased to welcome partner Jim Dudukovich to its corporate practice in Atlanta. Dudukovich brings three decades of multifaceted legal experience to the role and will spearhead the

Physician Fee Schedule Faces Cuts in CY25Overall Medicare payments to physicians and clinicians would be cut by a proposal to decrease average base payment rates by 2.93% from calendar year 2024 under a proposed rule released on June 10 by the Biden administration.In the proposed 2025 Medicare Physi

Regulation, compliance, and enforcement actions have been trending words of late, striking fear into fintechs and the banks that sponsor them. On Tuesday, October 22, Brad Rustin, chair of the firm’s Financial Services Regulatory practice, will speak on a panel titled “Regulation in Fintech: How to

A new year means resolutions which are often centered around self-improvement measures like weight loss, exercise plans, and other health improvement measures. Companies can also benefit from resolutions. Increasing antitrust awareness is not usually on the resolution list but here we offer some ide

* 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

The IRS released a draft of Form 1099-DA “Digital Asset Proceeds from Broker Transactions” in April which will require anyone defined as a “broker” to report certain information related to the sale of digital assets. The new reporting requirements will be effective for transactions occurring in 2025

Consumers use cell phone numbers to authenticate their identities across a variety of accounts, such as those held with wireless providers, financial institutions, healthcare providers, and retail websites. One common example is when a provider sends an SMS (text) message to your phone to verify you

Nelson Mullins is a proud sponsor of the Digital Chamber of Commerce Blockchain Summit in Washington, D.C. on May 15, 2024. Richard B. Levin, the Chair of the FinTech and Regulation Practice at Nelson Mullins will be having a fireside chat with U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry, Chairman of the Ho

GREENVILLE, S.C. – Nelson Mullins partner Neil Grayson was selected as one of the 2024 BTI Client Service All-Stars on BTI Consulting Group’s annual list. The designation is one of the industry’s highest honors, as attorneys only make the list through unsolicited nominations and proof of performance

CHARLESTON, S.C. — John C. McElwaine, office managing partner of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP’s Charleston office, has been named to the Who’s Who Legal (WWL): Intellectual Property 2023 report by legal publisher Law Business Research. This recognition is given to the highest-ranking lawye

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP is ranked No. 4 among legal advisers in the total number of deals in the 2022 S&P Global Market Intelligence League Tables for the United States Banking industry, which is an increase from its 2021 No. 8 ranking.Neil Grayson, head of the firm's Financial Se

In a famous Seinfeld episode, a master soup maker had strict rules for ordering his delicious confections. A violation of his rules, resulted in “No soup for you!” Just like the soup maker who had the power to withhold soup from anyone who violated the rules for ordering soup, the U.S. Securities

Matthew is the leader of Nelson Mullins’ National Arbitration, Litigation, and Employment Team, co-chair of the firm’s Securities Practice, and co-chair of the firm's Sanctions Practice. He represents companies in high-stakes litigation with an emphasis on class action defense in the financial s

Buzz is a senior partner of the corporate/securities/tax division and serves as co-leader of the firm’s International Practice Group, Sanctions Practice Group, and Aerospace Defense & National Security Practice Group member. With over four decades of legal experience, Buzz is widely recognized for h

Jim is the managing partner of the firm. In addition to his management responsibilities, he practices in the areas of business and securities litigation, white collar investigations, and professional liability.Jim has also served in senior executive management positions. In 2001, he became Senior Vi

Our team has represented scores of startups over several decades, and is here to guide high-growing companies to achieve their lofty business goals.

Committed to excellence in client service and our profession. We are committed to serving the public welfare, advancing diversity, and professional leadership.

Our Encompass practice group provides clients and co-counsel with end-to-end eDiscovery technology, document review, and integrated counsel and advocacy.

Our payments and digital commerce attorneys help clients get deals done, get apps and products built and to market, and to stay compliant.

On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed H.R. 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Families First Act). In addition to the expansion of family and medical leave, and the requirement to provide paid leave, the Families First Act also provides for federal grants to state unemployment fu

Robert Alfert is a 33-year infrastructure and construction professional, with deep experience in all facets of project delivery on large-scale projects of all types. Whether representing owners (public or private sector), contractors, concessionaires, or financing entities, on projects ranging from

For more than 35 years, Ron has handled complex and commercial litigation in trial and appellate courts at the state and federal level, and before arbitration and mediation panels, throughout the Atlantic Coast and Midwest. As a trial and appellate lawyer, Ron’s litigation practice focuses on claim

Bob brings more than three decades of experience to a dynamic everchanging healthcare landscape. Bob has carved a niche as an experienced healthcare and business lawyer, recognized for his handling of complex transactions, regulatory compliance, administrative litigation, and a wide spectrum of busi

David is a trusted strategic advisor and advocate for businesses and high net-worth individuals, and has achieved outstanding outcomes and return on investment in high-stakes cases for plaintiffs and defendants across the country. David’s extensive experience litigating commercial contract and busi

Gina is the current chair of the Nelson Mullins Cybersecurity & Data Breach Response practice group and the co-chair of the Nelson Mullins Data Breach Response and Investigation team. Gina is the past chair of the Nelson Mullins Data Privacy, Security, and Breach practice group. Gina has a 20-year c

Address the myriad of issues that confront non-profit organizations. Our team provides an integrated approach to non-profit law and tax exempt services.

Pictured above: Larry Papel (top left), Bill Wood, Scott Moïse, Matthew Brown (center), Katherine DeStefano (top right), Matthew Lindenbaum (bottom left), and Marc Williams (bottom right).COLUMBIA, S.C.—Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP recently recognized six partners and one associate with th

The SBA released a supplemental interim final rule today to provide further guidance for individuals applying to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), the cornerstone small business lending program under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or the CARES Act. You can read our prev

State Budget StalemateOn June 27th, NC Governor Roy Cooper vetoed a $24 billion budget package sent to him a day earlier by the Republican-led state legislature. Once the Governor’s veto message was received the Legislature turned its attention to consideration of a vote to override the veto. A 3/5

School Safety OmnibusA bill to make schools safer in NC is one vote away from going to Gov. Roy Cooper after passing the House unanimously on Tuesday. The legislation is the result of six years of study and dozens of meetings with hundreds of stakeholders across the state. The measure includes state

The United States Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) recently announced that a second application round has opened for investments in eligible Minority Depository Institutions (“MDIs”) and Community Development Financial Institutions (“CDFIs”) through its Emergency Capital Investment Program (“

IntroductionFinTech companies face a unique challenge: scaling quickly while proving that growth is efficient and sustainable. The sector’s reliance on subscription and transaction models means success hinges less on headline revenue and more on the economics of customer relationships. Boards and co

A team led by Brad Rustin, chair of the Financial Regulation practice at Nelson Mullins, assisted Stride Funding and Flywheel Fund in developing an innovative pilot fellowship program with Stanford Law School that seeks to reduce the burden of student debt on attorney career choice while empowering

NEW LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST ELECTION BOARD AND VOTING LAW BILLSIn an effort to overturn North Carolina's recently passed election law, Senate Bill 747, a group of civil rights and voting rights organizations filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday.Also on Tuesday, Governor Roy Cooper filed a lawsuit i

The IRS has released the 2026 cost-of-living adjustments to certain limits, thresholds and penalties that apply to employee benefits plans and programs. The following charts provide the applicable limits for 2026 in comparison to 2025.Qualified Retirement Plan Changes for 202612 P

A recent article by The New York Times - Manic Markets, Imploding Funds: Wall Street’s New Top Cop Has a Full Plate - discussed the potential areas of focus for Gary Gensler, the new Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). One area of focus for Chairman Gensler may be the regu

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