Litigation
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Federal Court Blocks Medicare Agent Pay Cap Regulations
By Allison BellThe ruling applies to all Medicare agents, not just the parties to the suit.
June 29, 2024
SIFMA, FSI Join Suit to Strike Down DOL Fiduciary RuleThe trade groups join insurance industry groups in asking a court in Texas to vacate the rule.
June 28, 2024
Supreme Court Ruling Set to Weaken SEC, DOL AuthorityAttorneys and lawmakers weighed in Friday on the court's decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine.
June 28, 2024
5 Ways a New Supreme Court Ruling Could Shape Life, Health and Advice RegsThe SEC, Labor Department and others have used the Chevron ruling, now overturned, to establish their authority.
June 27, 2024
Ameriprise, LPL Battle in Court Over Father-Son Advisor Duo Who Switched FirmsThe advisors took confidential material "in the dark of night" before leaving for LPL, Ameriprise says.
June 27, 2024
Supreme Court Curbs SEC's In-House Judges in Fraud CasesThe 6-3 decision could reduce the agency's leverage to extract high-dollar settlements.
June 24, 2024
Morgan Stanley Sued Over Low Interest Rates on Client CashThe wirehouse pays a fraction of what firms like Vanguard pay in similar accounts, the suit says.
June 24, 2024
Nassau Financial Sues Its Insurers for Help With Paying Its Legal BillsThe company wants the insurers to help defend it against a lawsuit related to cost-of-insurance charges.