Regulatory
Overview
Regulatory landscapes are continuously shifting across industries and jurisdictions. With increasing requirements and rising penalties for non-compliance, businesses must stay ahead of evolving regulations. Our regulatory practice provides strategic guidance for clients in highly regulated industries, including alcohol, financial services, and food and beverage, among others. A hallmark of these industries is rapid innovation, yet there can be challenges as companies try to adapt new and novel concepts into an old regulatory scheme. We pride ourselves on providing practical, pragmatic solutions that seize opportunities and work both legally and from a business perspective.
With our deep experience in navigating the complex regulatory framework, Nutter attorneys are well-positioned to advise clients on challenging regulatory and compliance issues. We partner with you to achieve your business goals while effectively managing regulatory risk. While “no” is often the easiest answer in a complex and highly regulated industry, we focus on devising an alternative or solution that gives clients the answers they need.
Who We Represent
Nutter’s multidisciplinary team advises clients in a broad range of industries spanning our diverse areas of expertise, including:
- Alcohol, including family wineries, craft brewers and distillers, national and international manufacturers and brand owners, importers, wholesalers, and retailers
- Cannabis
- Energy
- Financial services
- Food and beverage
- Higher education
- Nonprofits
- Real estate
What We Do
We guide clients through every stage of the regulatory process—from navigating legislative and regulatory changes to implementation, compliance, and litigation.
- Represent clients before federal, state, and local agencies, regulatory boards, and commissions
- Represent clients in administrative hearings and agency proceedings
- Advise clients on high-stakes government enforcement actions and investigations
- Provide legal counsel on how to ensure compliance with various federal and state laws, rules, and regulations