Litigation
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Supreme Court to Review SEC Power to Recoup Illegal Gains
By Greg StohrThe case could blunt one of the agency’s most potent enforcement tools.
January 05, 2026
Advisor Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion, Faces Up to 5 Years in PrisonJefferey Arsenault of Old Greenwich Capital Advisors also agreed to pay nearly $7 million in restitution.
January 02, 2026
Ex-Merrill Broker Sentenced to Two Years in PrisonRajesh Markan was also ordered to pay $2.5 million to investors in a fake private equity fund.
December 23, 2025
15 of the Biggest Legal Dramas in Financial Services in 2025The year in lawsuits: Poaching, an estate battle, an advisor-client affair and some eyebrow-raising emails.
December 17, 2025
Fleeced Investors Claim Wells Fargo Facilitated Ponzi SchemeThe bank allowed suspicious transactions to flow through a scammer's accounts for years, according to a class-action claim.
December 15, 2025
Schwab Accuses RIA of Using Trade Secrets to Divert Over $85M in AssetsA former Schwab consultant improperly contacted clients for his new employer, according to a lawsuit.
December 10, 2025
With Biden-Era Fiduciary Rule Dropped, What Comes Next?Labor said it intends to issue a revised standard around May, leaving many advisors unclear about compliance obligations.
December 10, 2025
Brokers at the Movies: 10 Hollywood Takes on Wall StreetMovies depicting financial professionals typically don’t focus on thoughtful advisors looking out for clients’ best interests.