Litigation
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How a Windfall Can Become a 'Family Destroyer'
By Jane Wollman RusoffDavid Siegel's client won a $2.6 million settlement after taking fen-phen. Doctors gave her five years to live.
July 09, 2026
Former Northern Trust VP at Center of $35M Elder Fraud Suit Pleads Not GuiltyChristopher Walters, accused by Elizabeth Madden (pictured) of raiding a $20 million legacy trust, now faces criminal charges.
July 07, 2026
Edelman Appeals After Court Tosses Poaching ClaimThe wealth management firm contends that Mariner Wealth Advisors misappropriated trade secrets. A Kansas judge disagreed.
June 26, 2026
Judge Scraps United Capital's Poaching Case Against OsaicThe court allowed United Capital the opportunity to amend and refile the complaint.
June 25, 2026
Two Sales Agents Settle With SEC in Alleged $56M Ponzi SchemeOne raised millions through a purported family office, while the other promoted fraudulent notes on his radio show, the SEC says.
June 24, 2026
Commonwealth Hit With Class-Action Suit Over Cash SweepsThe complaint claims breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, violations of consumer protection statutes and unjust enrichment.
June 22, 2026
JPMorgan Fights $4M FINRA Award to Rep Fired Over Super Bowl PartyThe bank argued it "had ample reason to terminate" Brent Ryan Bodner for misrepresenting the nature of an expense.
June 22, 2026
Ex-Broker Pleads Guilty to Robbing Bank With Fake BombScott Charles Tunis reportedly had been experiencing financial stress and self-medicating with alcohol.