Litigation
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10 of the Worst Financial Scams of the Past Century
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinWhile Charles Ponzi’s own scheme is a bit too old to qualify, his name figured into many more recent frauds.
November 22, 2025
4 Celebrity Estate Battles We Can All Learn FromSuccessful estate planning is not just about avoiding taxes or keeping things private. It’s about keeping the peace.
November 19, 2025
Fidelity, Centene Sued Over Alleged Excessive 401(k) Fees, Misuse of Forfeited AssetsFidelity’s recordkeeping services to the Centene plan created a conflict of interest, according to the complaint.
November 19, 2025
Barred Advisor Gets 3-Year Sentence for Bilking Friends, Relatives Out of $3MRobert C. Starnes, who took more than a dozen people's retirement savings, also must pay restitution.
November 18, 2025
Twin Advisors Found Guilty in $10M Fraud Against 100 VictimsOne of the brothers was convicted of obstruction of justice for trying to threaten victims and bribe DOJ officials.
November 17, 2025
NASCAR Driver's IUL Suit Shows Litigation Revving UpKyle Busch is probably the most famous recent litigant, but there are many more.
November 07, 2025
Carson Group Ex-CMO's Bias Suit On Hold After Allegations She Altered EvidenceMost proceedings are halted pending a ruling on the firm's request that the case be dismissed.
November 04, 2025
BofA, BNY Sued Over Alleged Ties to Epstein Sex CrimesThe two banks were hit by proposed class-action lawsuits accusing them of aiding in Jeffrey Epstein’s sex-trafficking scheme.