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Carson Group Turmoil Raises Big Questions
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinExperts speak out on how the firm seems to have fallen short and what should be done in response.
April 23, 2024
FTC Bans Worker Non-Compete RulesExisting non-competes for executives earning over $151,164 a year in a "policy making position" can stay in place.
April 23, 2024
Ex-Carson CMO Sues Firm Over Handling of Sexual AssaultMary Kate Gulick says the firm retaliated after she voiced concerns that the alleged assailant wasn't fired.
April 17, 2024
Supreme Court Case Could Upend a Key Succession StrategyThe case involves a life insurance strategy intended to keep remaining shareholders in control after a key shareholder's death.
April 17, 2024
The Problem Is Not the Life Insurance Products, or the IllustrationsA veteran actuary has ideas about how to make sure clients understand what they bought.
April 16, 2024
New York Couple Sues Over Life Premium Finance Collateral CallsThe Aronsons thought $1.5 million in collateral would be enough. Then conditions changed.
April 16, 2024
Pretrial Date Nears for Ex-Broker Accused of Murdering BofA-Merrill ExecAnthony Duwayne Turner faces murder, rape and burglary charges in the 2021 killing of Michelle Avan.
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.