Litigation
Get the latest news and insights on litigation affecting financial advisors and the broader financial services industry.
September 30, 2009
AAA, Schobel Resolve LawsuitThe American Academy of Actuaries says it has resolved a lawsuit involving Bruce Schobel, the organization's former president-elect.
November 21, 2007
EBSA To Change Plan Settlement RulesThe Employee Benefits Security Administration is trying to make it easier for benefit plan administrations to cope with employer bankruptcies.EBSA, an arm of the U.S. ...
July 01, 2006
Keeping Them PrivilegedDuring a regulatory examination or a client litigation/arbitration proceeding, be sure not to provide e-mails to or from your legal counsel. These e-mails, together with...
March 01, 2005
Insurance Doesn't Solve EverythingJust as having a good relationship with your clients is no substitute for adequate E&O coverage, the insurance is also no reason not to make...
February 16, 2005
Hancock Fills Compliance PositionsNU Online News Service, Feb. 16, 2005, 7:08 p.m. ESTA Boston-based unit of Manulife Financial Corp., Toronto, has hired 2 lawyers.[@@]The unit, John Hancock, ...
January 07, 2004
NASD Members Attack Proposed RuleNU Online News Service, Jan. 7, 2004, 5:55 p.m. EST, Washington -- A proposal by the National Association of Securities Dealers, Washington, aimed at ...