Litigation
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RIA Hid Fee Hikes From Clients, SEC Says
By Melanie WaddellThe firm charged $1.36 million in higher fees it failed to properly disclose, a lawsuit says.
August 30, 2024
Fired Wells Fargo Banker Says Her Advisor Boss Abused HerWells Fargo knew about mistreatment by one of its highest producing advisors but nothing changed, a lawsuit alleges.
August 30, 2024
Schwab Used Cash Sweep Funds in TD Ameritrade Deal: LawsuitSchwab struck a deal to direct at least $50 billion to TD Bank through 2031, customers allege.
August 29, 2024
Data Firm Faces a Dozen Suits Over Social Security Number LeakThe breach of National Public Data may have compromised the Social Security numbers of 272 million people.
August 28, 2024
Equitable Faces Return of Life Policy Reinstatement ClaimA 2nd Circuit panel found there may be a genuine dispute over how the insurer made a decision.
August 27, 2024
SEC Charges Firm, CEO With Bilking Hundreds of ClientsThe firm promised guaranteed investment returns and 100% capital protection, the agency says.
August 27, 2024
Battle Over New DOL Fiduciary Rule Has Just BegunStaying the rule was just the "first step" in a process that could take years, says attorney Brad Campbell.
August 27, 2024
Federal Judge Blocks FTC's Noncompete BanThe agency lacks the authority to enact the ban, a judge in Texas ruled.