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Nelson Mullins leverages its deep industry experience to meet the comprehensive needs of K-12 public and private schools and education service providers, including Drafting and oversight of legislation and policy Contract negotiation and drafting Accreditation issues Executive compensation Litigatio

Background Even without expanding Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act, North Carolina has over 2.1 million residents who are Medicaid beneficiaries, and a half million of these have complex behavioral health needs. According to a recent Health Affairs article by former CMS Administrator Mark Mc

Hannah focuses her practice on litigation, government response, and crisis management. She has experience handling matters related to healthcare law and policy, disability law, medical malpractice, personal injury, and the Freedom of Information Act.

Our bipartisan teams of government relations professionals protect client interests before state and local legislative, executive and administrative agencies.

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

CMS issued new Stark waivers on Monday evening, March 30, giving providers unprecedented flexibility to manage arrangements through the COVID-19 pandemic. While regulatory requirements are still in effect and these waivers must be used cautiously, this brand new guidance provides much needed latitud

June 23, 2020, marks the 48th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, the comprehensive federal law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs that receive federal funding.Nearly 50 years after its passage, Title IX has expanded access for women to postsecondary education

The new, value-based ACO REACH Model[1] reflects the Biden-Harris Administration’s mission in promoting health equity, with a strong focus on improving access to healthcare for individuals in underserved communities.[2] Payments to participating accountable care organizations (“ACOs”) in this model

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

Introduction: A National StrategyJoseph R. Biden, Jr. was inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States on Jan. 20, 2021. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact nearly every aspect of American life, President Biden has prioritized development of a comprehensive and effective COVID-19

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

* 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

Nelson Mullins partners Brad Rustin and Craig Nazzaro, along with associate Marianna McDevitt, will present a one-hour webinar on July 25. This webinar will focus on best practices as to how banks should apply the current broker deposit regulations and guidance within their Fintech partnerships and

Nelson Mullins’ FinTech and Venture Capital attorneys Jackson Hwu and Gabriel Castillo, in cooperation with Fintech and Securities Regulatory attorneys Richard Levin and Kevin Tran, advised CryptoLeague, a Miami-based investment platform, in an oversubscribed pre-seed round of $2.2 million and block

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

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) on August 18, 2022 issued updated Supervisory Guidance on banks assessing multiple re-presentment fees against customers’ accounts. This follows the March 2022 FDIC Consumer Compliance Supervisory Highlights, which also raised similar concerns. The

Nearly all of our student financial aid clients are calling about this one, so wanted to pass this on to the world. Last week, the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) reported that the U.S. Department of Education reversed its prior interpretation and confirmed that

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 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

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

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

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The partners of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP re-elected James K. Lehman as Managing Partner of the firm to a three-year term effective Jan. 1, 2024.Lehman began his role as the managing partner in 2012, and under his leadership during the past 12 years, the firm has experi

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

As part of a series from Nelson Mullins' AI Task Force, you can now get an inside look of what United States companies can expect from the U.S.-international framework convention on artificial intelligence.The Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence (the “Framework Convention”), the firs

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