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Robinhood, Citadel Win Dismissal of Meme-Stock Lawsuit
By Katherine Doherty | Annie MassaRetail investors had accused the firms of colluding during January's meme-stock frenzy.
November 17, 2021
Bogus Broker Pleads Guilty to Securities Fraud, Faces Up to 25 Years in PrisonThe scammer posed as a broker and obtained over $2.7 million from at least 19 investors, prosecutors say.
November 11, 2021
Schwab Asks Court to Dismiss Class-Action Suit Over Cash SweepsThe firm says the case should be dismissed "for lack of jurisdiction" and a "failure to state a claim on the merits."
November 11, 2021
'Wolf of Wall Street' Prosecutor Joins Crypto Investment Startup as General CounselAdam Schuman is taking over as the top lawyer for ex-Morgan Stanley co-president Zoe Cruz's digital asset investment banking company Menai Financial Group.
November 05, 2021
Ex-CEO Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison for Defrauding InvestorsDavid P. Godwin, who formerly led the telecom firm ContinuityX, also much pay restitution of $9.3 million.
November 04, 2021
Ex-Wells Fargo Broker Barred by FINRA Over Ponzi SchemeThe former broker and Wells Fargo were among those named in a complaint last year by disgruntled investor.
November 04, 2021
Ex-Broker Used Client Funds to Pay Taxes, Buy Race Car Items: DOJA federal grand jury returned a seven-count indictment charging the former broker with fraud.
November 03, 2021
Ex-Advisor Gets 3 Life Sentences for Bilking Senior Churchgoers in TexasWilliam Neil "Doc" Gallagher, a radio personality, ran a $32 million scam, prosecutors say.