Federal Regulation
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Social Security Fairness Act Retroactive Benefit Payments Starting 'Immediately'
By Melanie WaddellSSA's original estimate of taking a year or more will only apply to complex cases, SSA's Dudek says.
February 25, 2025
CFP Board Publishes AI Ethics Guide for AdvisorsThe document helps CFP professionals apply artificial intelligence tools while adhering to the organization’s code and standards.
February 25, 2025
SEC to Remove Regional Directors: ReportThe SEC told directors across its 10 regional offices that their roles will be eliminated, Reuters says.
February 24, 2025
Advisor Tried to Threaten Witnesses, Bribe Officials in His Fraud Case: DOJAdam Kaplan told an associate to leave one victim "peeing blood / missing teeth," prosecutors say.
February 24, 2025
Robinhood Says SEC Closed Crypto Probe Without Any EnforcementThe firm said last year it had received a Wells notice, indicating an action was coming.
February 21, 2025
Senators Press Acting Social Security Head on DOGE AccessThey raised concerns that Musk and Trump had made false fraud claims as a pretense for benefit cuts.
February 21, 2025
With Ban on Non-Competes in Limbo, Forfeiture Provisions Face Legal ScrutinyCourts and the Federal Trade Commission address limits that employers place on departing employees' options.
February 20, 2025
Judge Gives DOL 60 Days to Mull Fiduciary Rule AppealLabor must decide whether to continue the Biden administration's fight for the 2024 Retirement Security Rule.