Litigation
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April 16, 2024
Advisor on FBI's 'Most Wanted' List Arrested on Fraud ChargesAuthorities say William Jack Berg defrauded his clients, using their $1.5 million for his own benefit.
April 16, 2024
Genworth Seeks Ruling on Life Benefits After Family Found DeadThe insurer wants to stay out of discussions on distributing the proceeds from the mother's $1.25 million policy.
April 15, 2024
Online Insurance Broker Faces Privacy Class ActionPlaintiffs say Lemonade shared visitor data with Facebook and other companies without users' permission.
April 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley Fights Back Against 'Clawback' RulingThe move follows a FINRA panel's ruling that the wirehouse pay over $3 million to eight of its former advisors.
April 08, 2024
Biden Details Student Loan 'Plan B'Some 25 million borrowers would have their accrued interest fully or partially eliminated.
April 05, 2024
Ex-Ameriprise Advisor Awaits Sentencing in $1.2M Fraud CaseThe Texas-based planner pleaded guilty to defrauding clients; she used money to buy a house and shotgun.
April 03, 2024
Commonwealth Must Pay SEC $93M Over Revenue SharingCEO Wayne Bloom said the firm is "exploring all options to continue to defend our position."
April 02, 2024
Ameritas Suit Could Shake Up Life Settlement MarketThe case turns on whether a term life policy buyer can convert it into a permanent life policy.
March 29, 2024
New York Life Sues Former Agent to Recoup Commission AdvancesThe life insurer terminated the agent after finding that he'd failed to meet its application submission standards.
March 28, 2024
Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison Over FTX CollapseHe faced as long as 110 years behind bars after being convicted last year of seven offenses, including fraud and conspiracy.