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New Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Exec's Murder
By Jeff BermanThe date for a preliminary hearing in Anthony Duwayne Turner's case has yet to be set, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
December 13, 2021
7 Worst Bogus Advisors in America: 2021The head of an investment club called Amongst Friends and a dentist were among those accused of running investment scams.
November 24, 2021
2 More States Adopt Commission-Friendly Annuity Sales RulesAdvocates of the model hope to ward off the imposition of a broad fiduciary standard.
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."
August 31, 2021
California Supreme Court Applies Life Policy Termination Rules to Pre-2013 PoliciesThe court says the state's grace period and notice law affect policies issued before the Jan. 1, 2013, effective date.
August 20, 2021
Health Care Group to Pay $2M for Misleading ClientsHealth Plan Intermediaries Holdings left consumers with limited coverage and tens of thousands of dollars in bills, says California's insurance commissioner.
August 10, 2021
Jefferson National to Pay $150K Penalty Over Annuity SalesThe life insurer also will repay $14,000 to an 86-year-old consumer who purchased an annuity she didn't understand.
June 03, 2021
Dually Registered Firm Must Pay SEC $1.2M Over 12b-1 FeesCentaurus Financial breached its duty to seek best execution, the SEC said.