Litigation
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Edelman Appeals After Court Tosses Poaching Claim
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe wealth management firm contends that Mariner Wealth Advisors misappropriated trade secrets. A Kansas judge disagreed.
June 24, 2026
Commonwealth Hit With Class-Action Suit Over Cash SweepsThe complaint claims breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, violations of consumer protection statutes and unjust enrichment.
June 22, 2026
JPMorgan Fights $4M FINRA Award to Rep Fired Over Super Bowl PartyThe bank argued it "had ample reason to terminate" Brent Ryan Bodner for misrepresenting the nature of an expense.
June 22, 2026
Ex-Broker Pleads Guilty to Robbing Bank With Fake BombScott Charles Tunis reportedly had been experiencing financial stress and self-medicating with alcohol.
June 22, 2026
Stifel Pays $3M to Settle Claim Over Barred Broker's Structured Notes StrategyAfter a $133 million award in April, the firm faces up to 19 additional complaints tied to Chuck Roberts.
June 22, 2026
Former CFA Executive Gets Up to 9 Years for EmbezzlementMichael J. Collins, CFA Institute's former chief marketing officer, was sentenced Monday in New York state court.
June 17, 2026
Man Who Bought Hundreds of Snowmobiles Admits to $14M Ponzi SchemeStanley Pophal used investor money to purchase 600 items, including motorcycles, for himself, according to prosecutors.
June 15, 2026
New York Tax Preparer Sentenced in $50M Ponzi SchemeMiles Burton Marshall had pleaded guilty to grand larceny, securities fraud and scheme to defraud.