Litigation
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Nassau Financial Sues Its Insurers for Help With Paying Its Legal Bills
By Allison BellThe company wants the insurers to help defend it against a lawsuit related to cost-of-insurance charges.
June 21, 2024
Trial Date Set for Ex-Broker Charged With BofA Exec's MurderA jury trial for Anthony Duwayne Turner, accused of killing Michelle Avan, is scheduled to start Sept. 9.
June 20, 2024
Former FBI 'Most Wanted' Advisor Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Money LaunderingWilliam Jack Berg schemed to obtain investors' money under fraudulent pretenses, prosecutors said.
June 20, 2024
Prudential Faces Two Federal Suits Over CyberattackThe plaintiffs are asking whether the life and annuity issuer told them about the breach quickly enough.
June 20, 2024
Fugitive Ex-Advisor Who Appeared on CNBC Arrested on Fraud ChargesJames Arthur McDonald Jr. allegedly lost over $30 million, then solicited millions from investors for a purported capital raise.
June 20, 2024
MOVEit Cyberattack Suits Could Get a FrameworkThe data security breach affected more than 26 million users' life insurance, annuities and retirement savings programs.
June 11, 2024
How a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Affect Business Owner ClientsOne reaction: Users of buy-sell agreements should take the disclaimers about consulting with tax advisors seriously.
June 07, 2024
Supreme Court Rules Against Estate in Business Buy-Sell CaseA stock redemption agreement didn't offset the value of the life insurance used the arrangement, the justices found.