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Edelman Financial Engines Sues Former Advisor for Poaching Clients
By Melanie WaddellEdelman's suit contends that Scott Butera resigned abruptly and has taken at least 21 client accounts to LPL, breaching his contract.
June 02, 2022
401(k) Group Sues DOL Over Crypto CrackdownThe lawsuit "challenges DOL's arbitrary and capricious attempt to restrict the use of cryptocurrency in defined contribution retirement plans."
May 27, 2022
Robinhood Reaches Settlement of Suits Over 2020 Trading OutageMultiple investors sued Robinhood in several states, mostly alleging restrictions by the trading platform that amounted to a breach of contract.
May 25, 2022
Barred Broker Whose Probation Was Revoked Pleads Guilty to FraudThe former Raymond James broker faces up to 50 years in prison for defrauding his clients.
May 24, 2022
Ex-Wells Fargo Exec Who Alleged Fake Job Interviews Plans to Sue Over His FiringJoe Bruno says he was terminated for complaining that women and minorities were interviewed for already-filled roles.
May 19, 2022
June Court Date Set for Suspect in BofA Exec Michelle Avan's KillingThe next hearing for Anthony Duwayne Turner will be June 17, according to the L.A. Superior Court.
May 19, 2022
Allianz Fund Managers' Paydays Could Be Followed by PrisonProsecutors say Tournant told investors safety was his top priority but secretly took undisclosed risks, resulting in fraud that cost them $7 billion.
May 17, 2022
Allianz Unit to Plead Guilty, Pay $5.8B Over Funds' CollapseThe total payout for the Structured Alpha Funds scandal includes a $1 billion fine to the SEC.