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In their latest Red Zone analysis, Nelson Mullins partner Shane Ramsey and associate Andre Festekjian break down how bankruptcy courts are interpreting the Supreme Court’s Purdue Pharma decision and its impact on settlement bar orders under Section 105(a). This blog explores how courts are distinguishing Purdue from Eleventh Circuit precedent and what these rulings signal for the future of bankruptcy practice. The Nelson Mullins Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Team continues to help clients navigate the evolving post-Purdue landscape with practical, experience-driven guidance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezRQ2T8G

In France Media Inc.'s Multifamily & Affordable Housing Business Magazine, Nelson Mullins associate Max Stein and partner Robert Alfert share insights on how to ensure Owner-Controlled Insurance Programs (OCIPs) work for your business. They explain how these “wrap-up policies” help owners and developers manage risk and reduce insurance costs on large construction projects and offer practical solutions for navigating duty allocation and claims challenges. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eT79acQD

Nelson Mullins partner and co-head of the technology industry group, Jason Epstein, is leading a session on “Regulatory and Data Compliance for Digitalization & AI in Manufacturing,” providing actionable insights for manufacturers navigating the evolving digital landscape at the 14th Annual Next Generation Manufacturing Signature Event in Atlanta. The event will explore how AI and digitalization are transforming manufacturing operations and prepare industry leaders for the next 2–5 years of innovation and change. We are proud to support this important conversation and spotlight Jason’s expertise in helping manufacturers succeed in the digital age. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e56gspzy

Nelson Mullins was honored to support the 33rd Annual Red Mass in Fort Lauderdale. This sacred tradition, led by Archbishop Thomas Gerard Wenski and attended by judges and legal leaders, offers a meaningful moment of reflection and unity for the legal community. We are grateful to The Chief Justice of the Florida Supreme Court, The Honorable Carlos Muñiz, and The Honorable Carol-Lisa Phillips for their inspiring remarks, and proud that our partners Gabriel Imperato, Peter Goldman, and Harsh Arora could participate in this important event.

Nelson Mullins Atlanta partner Amy B. Cheng has made history as the first firm partner selected for Leadership Georgia, joining the class of 2026. She is one of 63 chosen from several hundred applicants who will visit five Georgia communities to learn more about important issues affecting the state. “The central belief and philosophy of Leadership Georgia is for each class to learn from each other’s different perspectives and work together as one united force for Georgia’s best future,” said Cheng. “Having been a citizen of Georgia since I was 18 years old, being accepted into this prestigious program means the world to me.” Leadership Georgia is one of the nation’s oldest and most successful leadership programs for business, civic, and community leaders with the desire and potential to work together for a better Georgia. Cheng is an experienced litigator who helps clients from early-stage startups to multinational corporations in healthcare and other industries with employment, commercial, white-collar, and government investigations matters. We look forward to seeing the impact she will continue to make, both in her legal practice and in the Georgia community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMbq8cJM

Nelson Mullins was proud to welcome founders, investors, and industry leaders to our Atlanta office for a Venture Atlanta Conference kickoff reception, co-hosted by Bennett Thrasher. Guests enjoyed light bites, drinks, and great company as we celebrated the start of the Southeast’s largest venture capital conference. Venture Atlanta continues to bring together innovative founders and leading investors, creating opportunities that help shape the future of technology and entrepreneurship in the region. We are honored to be part of this vibrant community and connect with those driving innovation. Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the Nelson Mullins Emerging Companies and Venture Capital practice for making the evening such a success.    Paul Rothstein, Douglas Spear, Jeff Perry, George Akers, Brian Gillespie, Mario Bolanos, Virginia Barnhart, Ethan Delashmit, Crosby Becker, Laura Kaupas, Margaret Krussel

Nelson Mullins is tracking a new requirement from the Madrid Union Assembly, effective November 1, 2025. All international trademark owners, licensees, and representatives must have distinct email addresses on record to request any changes to their registrations. The rule requires including both owner and representative emails in filings such as representative appointments, license recordings, and ownership or address changes. Requests missing this information may be rejected or trigger a Notice of Irregularity, with limited exceptions for electronic submissions. These updates aim to enhance communication and transparency in international trademark management. Nelson Mullins’ Intellectual Property team will continue monitoring developments as these changes take effect. Questions? Learn more about the team here: https://lnkd.in/e5yeW4Em

Nelson Mullins represented ArtCap Strategies in a landmark US$120 million international syndicated loan for Grupo Telconet, facilitating the completion of the Carnival Submarine Networks project, a next-generation subsea cable system that will enhance digital connectivity across Ecuador, Panama, Colombia, and the United States. This project will strengthen regional telecommunication infrastructure, support economic growth, and expand access to high-speed digital services across Latin America. Nelson Mullins acted on behalf of ArtCap Strategies—a direct lending platform that invests primarily in private credit transactions throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. The team, led by George Pavlenishvili, Franco Furmanski, and Guido Meirovich, successfully devised and implemented a highly sophisticated cross-border structure and collateral package. The team was supported by attorneys Laura Maher, Gabriela Coterón, Esq., and Eduardo Avila, among others. This transaction underscores Nelson Mullins’ experience and capability to carry out complex Latin America and Cross-Border Finance transactions. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e95d_YPK

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s 2025 updates to the Section 8 program are changing the game for developers, owners, and investors in project-based voucher and RAD projects. Closer oversight of voucher allocations, stricter financial compliance, and mandatory digital plan submissions mean project timelines and reporting require more attention than ever. NSPIRE inspection standards, extended through 2027, add another layer to plan for in rehab, construction, and HAP renewals. Success will hinge on early coordination with PHAs, careful planning, and staying on top of income limits, rent ceilings, and compliance requirements. These updates reinforce the importance of proactive planning and collaboration to keep projects on track. Read more from partner David Leon and of counsel Vivianette Velazquez: https://lnkd.in/eqjV7hYA Nelson Mullins' Affordable Housing team will continue to monitor developments closely and provide clients with timely guidance on any additional changes that may impact Section 8 programs, PHA operations, or project-based voucher initiatives.

Nelson Mullins recently brought together C-suite leaders, private equity investors and family office executives for a Denver, Colorado Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Gathering, where we explored the latest dealmaking trends shaping today’s market. One key takeaway was how the lines between real estate and other asset classes are increasingly blurring, a shift that is changing how transactions are structured and valued. In this short video, Hendrik Jordaan and Eamon Welch discuss insights on why investors should rethink the role of real estate in M&A transactions and how it is becoming a more strategic driver of M&A value creation. Watch to learn more: