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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

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

Diplomatic efforts to prevent Russia’s invasion of Ukraine did not prevail, and unfortunately the conflict continues. Although we don’t wish to overlook or dismiss the pain and suffering that is attendant to war, and while we hope for a quick, safe resolution, there are and will continue to be unint

Nelson Mullins partners Benjamin Barnhill, Neil Grayson, and Brennan Ryan co-authored an article titled “Build Or Buy: Assessing Options For Starting A New Bank,” which was published by Law360. This article examines the differences between starting a new bank by using the de novo chartering process,

Employers engaged in critical infrastructure face significant challenges in maintaining business operations while ensuring the health of their employees and the public. While many employees are now working remotely, employers engaged in essential services do not have that luxury.As a result, busines

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

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.

Congress recently passed the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) of 2020, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for the present fiscal year. This Act is a potential game-changer for enforcement and compliance and is the most significant anti-money laundering legislation passed in years. I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Department of Corrections is renaming one of its signature family programs in honor of former U.S. Secretary of Education and former South Carolina Governor Richard Riley, who is currently a senior partner with Nelson Mullins.Now called “Riley’s Readers,” the form

In a recent National Club Association webinar and article in Private Club Advisor, club Michelle Tanzer provided a detailed explanation of the distinction between clubs that are truly private for legal purposes and those that are not.A private club is defined by the law as a place where people with

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

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

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

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 a recent article, the Nelson Mullins’ AI Task Force describes recent updates to California’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Bill and additional AI safety initiatives. Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed the California Artificial Intelligence (AI) Safety Bill, citing concerns that it imposed strict

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brad Rustin, Craig Nazzaro, and other financial services partners from Nelson Mullins are hosting an “In the Trenches” webinar series on operating during the COVID-19 crisis. Sessions are held twice a week.Links to the webinar pages are embedded below, which include materials and recordings of past

Please find previous posts summarizing recent agency activity on the Provider Relief fund here: A Guide to the CARES Act Medicare Provider Relief Fund and Breaking News – HHS Announces Further Plans for Provider Relief Fund Monies. The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) continues to pro

After 2004, the State of Florida no longer imposes a state level estate tax. This is in sharp contrast to many other states that impose their own level of estate tax, which is in addition to the federal estate tax. If you have moved to Florida from another state and wish to eliminate (or reduce) the

Miami associates Valentín I. Arenas and TerryAnn Howell graduated from the 41st Class of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Miami Program in August. Although COVID-19 shut down some of the face-to-face opportunities, both Miami associates participated in community service activities

All of us are quickly adapting to a new norm. Many are working from home. Meanwhile, courts across the country have restricted access to the public, including attorneys. This has led to an influx of court proceedings being conducted telephonically or through use of video-conferencing applications. S

As the COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact our economy and everyday life, the construction boom Orlando was experiencing has been dramatically affected with major entities like Walt Disney World halting construction operations just last week, among others. As the news changes by the ho

UPDATE – the GENIUS Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 18, 2025.

On May 23, the Supreme Court issued a decision holding that when parties have two conflicting contracts – one that sends disputes to arbitration and one that sends disputes to the courts – a court, not an arbitrator, must decide which contract controls. This decision is important as arbitration prov

Although the U.S. Government under President Trump has flipped the script on its approach to cryptocurrency in just a matter of weeks, one big question that is still out there is will the courts chill the recent enthusiasm of the crypto community. If Judge Torres’ decision in Donovan, et al. v. GMO-

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