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He has led hundreds of mergers and acquisitions, acted as outside general counsel to middle market businesses, and assisted mid-size public and private companies with securities law compliance and their securities offerings. David also has represented clients regarding investments in private equity,

HEALTH INSURANCE AND PHARMACY REFORMSeveral measures to reform significant portions of the insurance and pharmacy sectors in North Carolina advanced on Tuesday at the statehouse, where major corporations are vying for control of the rules.On a divided vote, House Bill 346, which amends state regulat

A New World of GamingThe metaverse is an immersive online universe on the blockchain where users interact with a multitude of digital worlds and with each other. As in the real world, the metaverse offers a wide variety of activities and entertainment options. The metaverse has become a haven for ga

On April 27, 2023, Washington Governor, Jay Inslee, signed into law the “My Health My Data Act” (the “Act”) providing expansive data rights and obligations associated with health-related data. The drafters of the Act intend for the Act to provide heightened protections for Washingtonian's Consum

MOBILE SPORTS BETTING BILL SIGNED INTO LAWNorth Carolina has legalized mobile sports betting, but players will not be able to place bets until 2024.Governor Roy Cooper approved House Bill 347 on Wednesday, legalizing mobile sports betting throughout the state, in front of dozens of supporters of spo

This is part of a series from Nelson Mullins' AI Task Force. We will continue to provide additional insight on both domestic and international matters across various industries spanning both the public and private sectors.Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) S

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

Physician practices across the United States have had their businesses thrown into disarray with the temporary curtailment of elective procedures and reduction in patient volume as a result of the COVID-19 response. Enacted March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Firm securities partner Andy Tucker and associate Kaylen Loflin closed an underwritten public offering of $15 million, representing the issuer, AppTech Payments Corp., a publicly listed FinTech company utilizing innovative payment processing and digital banking technologies to complement core mercha

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.

This article provides an analysis of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) recent enforcement actions and settlements relating to crypto assets, along with common themes digital asset market participants should note. “The patterns and considerations that are common in each of these n

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

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

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

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

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

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