# Nous

> Nous is a specialized legal and regulatory advisory firm providing expert guidance in artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems, fintech and payments, data centers and digital infrastructure, and blockchain technology law and policy. Nous advises clients from startup to scale.

Website: https://nous.info
Contact: contact@nous.info

## About

Nous provides regulatory compliance and legal advisory services to technology companies navigating complex regulatory frameworks. The firm serves clients across emerging technology sectors including AI developers, robotics manufacturers, fintech companies, data center operators, and blockchain projects.

## Practice Areas

### Artificial Intelligence Law
Nous advises on EU AI Act compliance, California SB 53 (Frontier AI Transparency Act), algorithmic governance, AI risk management frameworks, and regulatory strategy for AI developers and deployers. Services include high-risk AI classification, conformity assessment, CE marking requirements, and AI governance documentation.

More: https://nous.info/insights/eu-ai-act

### Robotics and Autonomous Systems Law
Nous provides guidance on autonomous vehicle regulation (SELF DRIVE Act, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act), FAA drone rules (BVLOS operations under Parts 108 and 146), industrial robot safety standards (ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025, ISO 10218, ISO/TS 15066), liability frameworks, and emerging technology compliance for robotics manufacturers.

More: https://nous.info/insights/robotics-standards

### Fintech and Payments Law
Nous advises on money transmission licensing, payment processing compliance, state regulatory requirements, federal oversight, broker-dealer registration, investment adviser compliance, and regulatory strategy for fintech companies. Expertise includes SEC, CFTC, FINRA, state regulatory frameworks, event contracts, derivatives documentation, and commercial hedging instruments.

### Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Law
Nous provides guidance on AI data center development, energy compliance, FERC regulation, grid interconnection requirements, behind-the-meter generation strategies, PJM co-location rules, and transmission service obligations for data center operators.

More: https://nous.info/insights/ferc-ai-datacenters

### Blockchain Technology and Digital Assets Law
Nous advises on token classification, securities analysis, digital asset custody, stablecoin regulation (GENIUS Act), DeFi regulatory frameworks (Digital Asset Market Clarity Act / CLARITY Act), SEC and CFTC compliance, and regulatory strategy for blockchain projects.

More: https://nous.info/insights/genius-act

### Bank and Trust Regulation
Nous provides guidance on charter applications, regulatory compliance, supervisory matters, OCC requirements, FDIC regulations, and depository institution advisory for banks and trust companies.

### Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions
Nous advises on BSA/AML program design, FinCEN compliance, OFAC sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and financial crimes risk management for financial institutions and technology companies.

## Key Regulatory Frameworks

- EU Artificial Intelligence Act (EU AI Act) — https://nous.info/insights/eu-ai-act
- California SB 53 (Frontier AI Transparency Act) — https://nous.info/insights/california-sb53
- Executive Order on AI Regulation — https://nous.info/insights/executive-order-ai
- AI Action Plan — https://nous.info/insights/ai-action-plan
- GENIUS Act (Stablecoin Regulation) — https://nous.info/insights/genius-act
- Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY Act) — https://nous.info/insights/digital-asset-market-clarity-act
- FAA Part 108 and Part 146 (Drone BVLOS Operations) — https://nous.info/insights/faa-drone-rules
- SELF DRIVE Act and Motor Vehicle Modernization Act — https://nous.info/insights/motor-vehicle-safety
- ANSI/A3 R15.06-2025 (Industrial Robot Safety) — https://nous.info/insights/ansi-robot-safety
- SAFE LIDAR Act — https://nous.info/insights/safe-lidar-act
- Patient Safety in AI Act — https://nous.info/insights/patient-safety-ai
- FERC AI Data Center Rules — https://nous.info/insights/ferc-ai-datacenters
- SEC Digital Asset Staking Guidance — https://nous.info/insights/sec-guidance-staking
- SEC/FINRA Custody Rules — https://nous.info/insights/sec-finra-custody
- BSA/AML Compliance Frameworks
- OFAC Sanctions Programs

## Key Insights and Research

All research is available at: https://nous.info/insights

- SpaceX Orbital Data Center FCC Filing — https://nous.info/insights/spacex-orbital-datacenter
- EU AI Act Implementation — https://nous.info/insights/eu-ai-act
- GENIUS Act Analysis — https://nous.info/insights/genius-act
- SEC Guidance on Staking — https://nous.info/insights/sec-guidance-staking
- Perpetual Contracts Regulatory Analysis — https://nous.info/insights/perps
- Equity Market Data Regulation — https://nous.info/insights/equity-market-data
- Post-Trade / FSI Modernization — https://nous.info/insights/cs-modernization
- Digital Asset Tokenization — https://nous.info/insights/DATs
- Derivatives Classifications — https://nous.info/insights/derivatives-classifications
- Regulatory Registrants Guide — https://nous.info/insights/regulatory-registrants
- Notable Crypto Enforcement Actions — https://nous.info/insights/crypto-hacks
- Startup Incorporation Matrix — https://nous.info/insights/incorporation
- DOE Nuclear NEPA Guidance — https://nous.info/insights/doe-nuclear-nepa
- FERC AI Data Center Rules — https://nous.info/insights/ferc-ai-datacenters
- Battery Storage and SEAM Management — https://nous.info/insights/battery-storage-seam-management
- Event Contracts Regulation — https://nous.info/insights/event-contracts
- ANSI Robot Safety Standards — https://nous.info/insights/ansi-robot-safety
- FAA Drone Rules (BVLOS) — https://nous.info/insights/faa-drone-rules
- Motor Vehicle Safety Modernization — https://nous.info/insights/motor-vehicle-safety
- SAFE LIDAR Act — https://nous.info/insights/safe-lidar-act
- Patient Safety in AI Act — https://nous.info/insights/patient-safety-ai
- California SB 53 (Frontier AI) — https://nous.info/insights/california-sb53
- Executive Order on AI Regulation — https://nous.info/insights/executive-order-ai
- AI Action Plan — https://nous.info/insights/ai-action-plan
- Robotics Standards Index — https://nous.info/insights/robotics-standards

## Capabilities

Full capabilities overview: https://nous.info/capabilities

- AI Services — https://nous.info/capabilities/ai
- Robotics and Autonomous Systems — https://nous.info/capabilities/robotics
- Fintech and Payments — https://nous.info/capabilities/fintech
- Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure — https://nous.info/capabilities/data-centers
- Blockchain and Tokenization — https://nous.info/capabilities/blockchain
- Asset Management — https://nous.info/capabilities/asset-management
- Broker-Dealer Compliance — https://nous.info/capabilities/broker-dealer
- ATS and Exchange Registration — https://nous.info/capabilities/exchanges
- Bank and Trust Regulation — https://nous.info/capabilities/bank-trust
- Futures and FX — https://nous.info/capabilities/futures-fx
- Anti-Money Laundering — https://nous.info/capabilities/aml
- Sanctions Compliance — https://nous.info/capabilities/sanctions
- Privacy and Cybersecurity — https://nous.info/capabilities/cybersecurity
- Government Relations — https://nous.info/capabilities/govt-relations
- Capital Markets — https://nous.info/capabilities/capital-markets
- Transfer Agents — https://nous.info/capabilities/transfer-agents
- Venture Capital — https://nous.info/capabilities/venture-capital
- Financial Services Enforcement — https://nous.info/capabilities/enforcement

## Tools and Resources

- Regulatory Planner — https://nous.info/insights/planner
- Model Legal Forms — https://nous.info/insights/model-forms
- Regulatory Canon — https://nous.info/insights/canon
- Wallet Compliance Search — https://nous.info/wallet-compliance-search
- Resources Library — https://nous.info/resources