Federal Regulation
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Beware of Double Jeopardy in SEC Proceedings: SEC Roundup
By Nick Morgan and Tom ZaccaroAfter federal court litigation, the SEC may seek to bar you for the same conduct.
May 01, 2024
Former Merrill Advisor Sues Over Unvested CommissionsKelly Milligan contends he had to forfeit over $500,000 in deferred commissions.
May 01, 2024
Fiduciary Rule Lawsuit? Bring It, DOL Chief SaysActing Labor Secretary Su says the rule can withstand a court challenge. A GOP congressman isn't so sure.
April 30, 2024
LPL Nears $50M SEC Settlement Over Messaging App UseThe IBD will join more than a dozen other firms that have paid fines over off-channel communications.
April 30, 2024
How to Lock In a $14M Estate Tax Exemption Before 2026Families have a range of planning options — and trust limitations — to consider as exclusion amounts change.
April 30, 2024
Yellen and Republicans Spar Over Tax CutsThe Treasury chief says Biden wants revenue-raising measures to cover cuts in place for those earning under $400,000.
April 30, 2024
'Bitcoin Jesus' Charged With Evading Almost $50M in TaxesRoger Ver was also an early investor in crypto exchanges Blockchain.com and Kraken.
April 30, 2024
RBC Capital Markets to Pay Nearly $800K Over Trade ConfirmationsThe firm sent 940,000 inaccurate trade confirmations to customers and failed to send millions more, according to FINRA.