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Celebrating one year in Downtown L.A., Nelson Mullins’ Los Angeles office has more than doubled in size under the leadership of Office Managing Partner Keith Ameele. With new practices led by Jahmy Graham, Christopher Marks, and Peter Rho, the team has achieved major litigation wins, taken on meaningful pro bono work, and is poised for continued growth and success in the year ahead.

Raleigh partner Knicole Emanuel recently returned to the award-winning Hospital Finance Podcast with host Kelly Wisness to break down why the False Claims Act remains one of the most powerful enforcement tools in healthcare. They discuss the billing and operational errors that most often trigger FCA investigations, what hospitals should know about civil investigative demands, and practical steps to reduce risk heading into 2025. Listen to the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/e9-dAegA

Exciting news in the SPAC market: Nelson Mullins advised Cartiga, LLC on its $540M business combination with Alchemy Investments Acquisition Corp 1. This deal will create Cartiga Holdings, Inc., further advancing Cartiga’s mission as a data-driven platform investing in legal claims and law firms. Congratulations to the Nelson Mullins team, led by Jonathan Talcott and Mike Bradshaw with support from Wells Hall, Kaylen Loflin, and Drew Calamaro, for guiding this transaction to signing. More here: https://lnkd.in/ecd8Bktt

State-level regulation is accelerating in the wake of the FTC’s stalled “CARS Rule.” In "States Pick Up Stroke Regulating New Car Sales Practices Following FTC Loss on CARS Rule," partners Ronnie McMahan and Brandon Bigelow 🟦 examine how California and Massachusetts are advancing their own rules governing auto sales, disclosures, and “junk fees.” This article is part of Driving Forward: Developments in Transportation Law and Innovation, a new Nelson Mullins blog series tracking legal, regulatory, and market changes shaping the transportation industry. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e2Q3i7zX

Arkansas Business Publishing Group highlights Dillard’s plan to move its corporate incorporation from Delaware to Texas. Scott Sherman, co-chair of Nelson Mullins’ Securities & Corporate Governance Litigation Practice, explains why rising litigation costs, court decisions, and insurance premiums are prompting companies to explore alternatives like Texas or Nevada. Read more at the link and below: https://lnkd.in/eVQjVmUC

A Tennessee indictment shows just how creative fraud can get. George Herman Ruth (sharing a name with the Yankees legend Babe Ruth) allegedly tried to siphon $550K from class action settlements using the identities of deceased or retired players. Charles Hurley breaks down the case, the legal risks, and why protecting settlement integrity matters now more than ever: https://lnkd.in/enenZ_-X

Foreign manufacturers entering U.S. markets must understand and comply with the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) advertising and labeling rules. From truth-in-advertising and substantiated performance claims to country-of-origin disclosures and endorsements, adherence is essential to avoid penalties and protect your brand. John Kuppens and Kelly Reid outline key requirements and practical steps for compliance. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dypmHzAp

The Eleventh Circuit’s decision in United States ex rel. Smith v. Odom affirms dismissal under the False Claims Act’s public-disclosure bar and clarifies key points for both defendants and relators. Christina Lehm, Esq. outlines the court’s guidance on when news coverage alone qualifies as a public disclosure, what “substantially the same” really means, the high bar for relators to “materially add” information, why amendment may be denied as futile, and more. Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/ehVWxhCG

The SEC has announced a nearly 10% fee decrease for issuers registering securities, effective October 1, 2025. The new rate for fiscal 2026 will be $138.10 per million dollars, down from $153.10. Gary Brown explains what this means for issuers and how the SEC sets these annual rates in the latest SECurities in a SECond blog: https://lnkd.in/eapE8Kfx

Nelson Mullins is proud to be recognized as a market leader in PitchBook’s Q2 2025 Global League Tables for outstanding performance across multiple deal categories, including ranking among the Top 10 most active firms both in the U.S. and globally in the Combined Deals category.   “Our corporate practice groups are deeply integrated across M&A, private equity, and venture capital,” said Douglas Spear, co-chair of the firm’s Corporate practice group. “These rankings reflect the collaborative strength of our attorneys and their commitment to delivering strategic, business-minded counsel to clients navigating complex transactions.”   These results underscore Nelson Mullins’ strength and momentum across the dealmaking landscape: Top 20 rankings for the M&A group in both the U.S. and global markets in the Companies category Top 5 Southeastern-based recognitions for the Private Equity team across multiple metrics Top 10 placements in many of the 15 Venture Capital categories where the firm earned recognition   We are proud to be shaping the future of dealmaking, guiding clients through acquisitions, exits, and growth initiatives with strategic insight and execution. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCZ3J2kA