Litigation
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Ex-Advisor Gets 8 Years for Bilking Clients, Widowed Aunt
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinScott Mason of Pennsylvania had pleaded guilty to misappropriating $17 million.
June 18, 2025
Trouble in Margaritaville: 7 Reasons Estate Plans Go AwryThe legal fight over Jimmy Buffett’s $275 million estate offers lessons for all of us.
June 16, 2025
Tech Integration Helps Orion Clients Claim Class-Action PaymentsThe 11th.com platform automatically connects clients with lawsuit settlements they're eligible for.
June 13, 2025
Supreme Court Favors IRS Over Tax CourtThe ruling may reduce the ability of taxpayers to get cash back from the IRS quickly.
June 12, 2025
New York Tax Preparer Charged in $50M Fraud SchemeMiles Burton Marshall, arrested Monday, allegedly stole from nearly 1,000 investors in a decades-long scam.
June 12, 2025
Ex-Schwab Financial Consultant Claims Age DiscriminationThe investment consultant also alleges he was forced to resign and given a negative mark on his Form U5.
June 07, 2025
Supreme Court Gives DOGE Access to Social Security DataThe disputed data includes Social Security numbers, tax and earnings records, and bank and credit card information.
June 06, 2025
SEC Says Advisor Defrauded Clients on FeesDavid A. Nagler and his firm allegedly overcharged clients and levied "consulting" fees without their knowledge.