Litigation
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Commonwealth Must Pay SEC $93M Over Revenue Sharing
By Melanie WaddellCEO Wayne Bloom said the firm is "exploring all options to continue to defend our position."
March 28, 2024
Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison Over FTX CollapseHe faced as long as 110 years behind bars after being convicted last year of seven offenses, including fraud and conspiracy.
March 25, 2024
Voya Faces Suit Over Universal Life Policy Premium HikeThe plaintiffs contend that the premium suddenly jumped to $90,000, from $25,000, without warning.
March 25, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $3M in FINRA Arbitration Over Deferred CompAmounts of deferred compensation to be paid to former advisors range from about $70,000 to more than $600,000.
March 22, 2024
House Panel Passes Bill to Quash DOL Independent Contractor RuleSupporting lawmakers say the rules are arbitrary and capricious under federal law.
March 21, 2024
Empower Sues 13 Advisors Who Broke AwayThe financial professionals were employed with Personal Capital, a company that the retirement plan provider acquired in 2020.
March 15, 2024
Advisor Accuses LPL of 'Raiding' His Firm in RetaliationThe wealth manager alleges that LPL retaliated after he started looking for another broker-dealer.
March 15, 2024
Bankman-Fried Should Get Up to 50 Years in Prison, U.S. SaysProsecutors said he led the transfer of client money from the FTX cryptocurrency exchange into Alameda Research, an affiliated hedge fund.