Litigation
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In Trump v. Dimon, Years of Strain Culminate in $5B Suit
By Hannah LevittTrump says Dimon personally locked him out of the U.S. financial industry after he left the White House in 2021.
January 22, 2026
Georgia Advisor Pleads Guilty in $380M Ponzi SchemeTodd Burkhalter "perpetrated what is likely the largest Ponzi scheme in Georgia history," a U.S. attorney said.
January 21, 2026
Lawsuit Says United Planners, Advisor Steered Retirees to High-Risk InvestmentsThe complaint, seeking class-action status, alleges securities fraud and RICO violations.
January 21, 2026
Osaic Forerunner Wins Major FINRA Case Tied to Ex-BrokerThe case involved tens of millions in damage claims that Triad Advisors failed to adequately supervise James Walesa.
January 16, 2026
Advisor From Florida's The Villages Charged With Stalking Ex-WifeArthur West, known in the retirement community for holding annuity seminars, sent threatening texts, police records show.
January 15, 2026
Ex-Advisor Pleads Guilty in $72M Ponzi SchemeAmong eight defendants in the Ohio case, Doug Miller was the second to plead guilty.
January 13, 2026
Florida Man Faces Trial for Alleged $36M Ponzi SchemeBrent Seaman reportedly used victims' funds for his personal expenses and to pay earlier investors.
January 12, 2026
Ex-Advisor Ordered to Pay $37M in Restitution for Bank Loan SchemeJesse T. Hill of Nebraska already was sentenced to five years for conspiracy to commit fraud.