Litigation
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EF Hutton Says Its Fired CEO Stole Millions
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinA lawsuit alleges Joseph Rallo used firm money for lavish personal expenses, including IV drips to treat hangovers.
September 16, 2024
Glenmede Sues Longtime Portfolio Manager Over Surprise ResignationGlenmede Trust alleges Michael Gallagher breached agreements by trying to lure clients to follow him.
September 13, 2024
Ex-Banker Charged With BofA Exec's Murder Faces Trial MondayAnthony Duwayne Turner is charged with killing BofA-Merrill executive Michelle Avan in August 2021.
September 12, 2024
SEC Charges Pastor-Turned-Advisor With $2.4M FraudThe former advisor sold phony promissory notes to Christian clients, the SEC alleges.
September 12, 2024
Lawsuit: Schwab Let Scammers Drain Life Savings of 91-Year-Old CustomerSchwab ignored red flags and its own elder financial abuse guidance, the federal lawsuit alleges.
September 11, 2024
Schwab Discriminated Against Pregnant Advisor: LawsuitThe former associate advisor says the firm failed to accomodate her need to take frequent breaks.
September 06, 2024
RIA Hid Fee Hikes From Clients, SEC SaysThe firm charged $1.36 million in higher fees it failed to properly disclose, a lawsuit says.
September 04, 2024
SEC Accuses Firm of Marketing Rule Violations, Failing to RegisterFlorida-based Black Dragon, which didn't admit wrongdoing, posted misleading performance data on its website, the agency says.