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“Build it or buy it?” The question is not just for home buyers — it also applies to those seeking to start a bank.There are two well-established ways to start a bank and, at any given time over the past 40 years, it has usually been clear which approach made more sense.In the 1990s, high regulatory
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
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
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
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
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
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
RALEIGH -- Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough is pleased to announce that 16 of its North Carolina-based attorneys have been inducted into the 2019 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
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.
* 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
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
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
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 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
Nelson Mullins partner Deborah St. Lawrence Thompson has been selected as one of The Daily Record’s 2023 Leaders in Law due to her outstanding dedication to the occupation and her community.Through Leaders in Law, The Daily Record and the Maryland State Bar Association honor outstanding legal profes
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
In an article published by Bloomberg Law, Nelson Mullins attorneys Mallory Acheson and Jason Epstein discuss data collection and discovery implications of increasing investment and participation in virtual technologies like the metaverse, including growing litigation involving intellectual property
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Office Managing Partner Richard H. “Rich” Otera has joined the Board of Directors of Community Legal Aid SoCal (CLA SoCal). The organization helps fight injustice by providing compassionate, high-quality legal aid to immigrants, homeless, elderly, abused, low income, and ot
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
New York partner Lori Anne Czepiel will join industry leaders on the panel "Banking on Innovation: Shaping the Future of Financial Services" at the Banking Transformation Summit on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The panel includes Cynthia Jackson with U.S. Bank, Amina Turgulova with Solidus Labs, and L
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
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
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
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
Michelle is chair of the firm's Global Club and Branded Residences Group and co-chair of the Hospitality, Tourism, and Leisure Team. Michelle advises her club, community association, hotel operator, and developer clients with projects in the U.S. as well as the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Latin Amer
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
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
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
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
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
The month of October is designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to educate the public about the issues faced by people with disabilities in pursuing, obtaining, and keeping employment. In this month, Nelson Mullins is proud to celebrate and tell stories about the many an
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
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
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 payments and digital commerce attorneys help clients get deals done, get apps and products built and to market, and to stay compliant.
Committed to excellence in client service and our profession. We are committed to serving the public welfare, advancing diversity, and professional leadership.
Our team has represented scores of startups over several decades, and is here to guide high-growing companies to achieve their lofty business goals.
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
Our Encompass practice group provides clients and co-counsel with end-to-end eDiscovery technology, document review, and integrated counsel and advocacy.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Address the myriad of issues that confront non-profit organizations. Our team provides an integrated approach to non-profit law and tax exempt services.
Reprinted with permission from Lead1 Association IntroductionThe world is scrambling to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic on multiple fronts. Here in the United States, we are living under a national emergency as designated by the President, and multiple cities and states have also declared a state of
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
UPCOMING EVENTSJuly 17-19 2024 NC Healthcare Association Summer MeetingJuly 29 Thinkers Lunch: 2024 Election Factors with Tim BoyumAugust 8 NC Chamber Education & Workforce ConferenceOctober 18 Women Lead NC ConferenceLEGISLATIVE NEWSADJOURNMENT RESOLUTIONIn late June, the House and Senate agreed to
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