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Nelson Mullins attorneys Ben Barnhill, Gary Brown, Neil Grayson, John Jennings, Lee Kiser, Mark Miller, Ann Murray, Nikki Lee, Allie Nagy, Mason Gregory, and Troy Varrasse are representing their clients in mergers totaling approximately $935 million. Barnhill, Jennings, Murray, Lee, Nagy, and Gregor

The relationship between FinTechs and banks has significantly evolved in the past ten years, from a competitive stance to beneficial partnerships. We recently presented at the 2021 Tennessee Bankers Association Annual Meeting, discussing the rapid emergence of FinTechs and how banks are finding oppo

In its just-released Financial Stability Report, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System reveals that it has its eye on stablecoins, which now amount to more than $180 billion in the cryptocurrency market. The Fed has identified stablecoins as potentially backed by volatile assets that

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

The Massachusetts sports betting bill (“H.5164”) was signed into law in August 2022 by Governor Charlie Baker (more here on the impact of the bill). Included in the bill were two key provisions carving out fantasy sports contests from the definition of sports wagering1 and levying a separate 15 perc

The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) recently approved a final rule that obligates credit unions to report all cybersecurity attacks within 72 hours starting this September. The rule’s approval is in line with President Biden’s March 2022 cybersecurity plan and comes just months after the

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In a recent article by CanvasRebel, Nelson Mullins partner Harsh Arora was featured for his pro bono contributions and his successful corporate law practice. The article provides an in-depth discussion with Arora on his harmonious style of practice and how he helps others in need, specifically throu

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please forgive some members of the FinTech community for remembering President Ronald Reagan’s comment: “The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: ‘I’m From the Government and I’m Here to Help.’” President Biden recently signed an Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development

I had the pleasure of presenting at Bank Director Magazine's Inspired By Acquire or Be Acquired: What Officers and Directors Need to Know Now virtual conference, along with Richard Levin, earlier this month. Our presentation, "Custody of Digital Assets," covered not only the custody of

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

Richard Levin, the chair of Nelson Mullins‘s Financial Technology and Regulation was recently quoted in an article in Yahoo Finance – “The Risks & Rewards of Growth Hacking & Clout Chasing with BitClout.” The article discusses a new technology that allows individuals to monetize their identities th

According to Reuters, the civil division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating several FinTech companies, including Kabbage Inc., to determine if the firms miscalculated the amount of aid owed to individual borrowers during the distribution of Paycheck Protection Program loans.The

BALTIMORE – Chambers & Partners has named Michael A. Brown, Nelson Mullins’ chief diversity partner, as a finalist for its Chambers USA Awards 2023 in the area of Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution.These awards celebrate firms and individuals who are furthering the advancement of divers

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

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

The U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) issued a joint letter reminding the auto finance industry to enforce certain interest rate restrictions and other consumer protection measures enjoyed by active duty service-members and their families. The joi

(Pictured from left to right: senior technology coach Julie Clegg, associates Assumpta Iheaso and Lane Ballinger, Dallas office manager Jason Torres, and F.M. Gilbert Elementary School assistant principal Kesha Valtierra.)IRVING, Texas — Jason Torres, the office manager of Nelson Mullins Riley & Sca

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

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

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

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

The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (“SAB 121”) on March 31, 2022. SAB 121 provides SEC staff’s views regarding accounting treatment of obligations incident to a reporting company’s custody of crypto-assets for its platform users. The staff notes

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

Fort Lauderdale partner Scott Knapp will be appointed the 76th international president of Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi) in August of 2022. AEPi is the world’s Jewish college fraternity, operating chapters on more than 150 college campuses in four countries. Knapp will be inducted into this position at AEP

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