Litigation
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JPMorgan Asks Court to Halt Ex-First Republic Advisors' Recruiting Loan Fight
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinJPMorgan subsidiaries and 16 advisors are sparring over loans from the defunct bank tied to recruiting bonuses.
May 07, 2024
Trustee Says Schwab Is Hoarding His Father's Money: LawsuitThe trustee accuses Schwab of fraud and other violations for refusing to liquidate the account.
May 02, 2024
New DOL Fiduciary Rule Hit With First LawsuitFACC seeks to stop the rule from taking effect during its existing case against DOL.
May 01, 2024
Former Merrill Advisor Sues Over Unvested CommissionsKelly Milligan contends he had to forfeit over $500,000 in deferred commissions.
May 01, 2024
Lawsuit Cuts Equitable's $1.3B Gain on a Universal Life Price HikeThe firm's first-quarter results include $106 million in legal expenses related to a class-action settlement.
April 30, 2024
New Arraignment Set for LPL Network Firm Worker Charged in Double SlayingThe arraignment, scheduled for May 24, follows a preliminary hearing last August for Ramy Hany Mounir Fahim.
April 26, 2024
Carson Group Turmoil Raises Big QuestionsExperts speak out on how the firm seems to have fallen short and what should be done in response.
April 25, 2024
Chamber of Commerce Sues to Block FTC's Non-Compete BanThe move follows the FTC's vote on Tuesday to issue a final rule banning non-competes provisions in nearly all cases.