Litigation
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Broker Who Defrauded Gold Star Families Gets 12 Years in Prison
By Melanie WaddellCaz Craffy made unauthorized trades with their money, losing millions and reaping hefty commissions, DOJ says.
August 15, 2024
SEC Accuses Ex-Advisor of $300M Ponzi SchemeRussell Todd Burkhalter bought a luxury lifestyle with funds from over 2,000 investors, the agency alleges.
August 14, 2024
Advisor Accused of Stealing Millions From Widowed Aunt, Former ExecScott Mason and his firm may have misappropriated money from several other investors, the widow's lawyer says.
August 12, 2024
New Trial Date Set for Former BofA Banker Charged With Merrill Exec's MurderAnthony Duwayne Turner's jury trial in the death of Michelle Avan should begin Sept. 16 in Los Angeles County.
August 12, 2024
RBC's Former CFO Sues Bank, Denies Affair With ColleagueFired in April, Nadine Ahn says she suffered "reputational harm" and "humiliation" and is asking for $36 million in pay and damages.
August 08, 2024
Debate: Were Texas Courts Right to Pause DOL Fiduciary Standard?The injunction applies to both the investment advice fiduciary standard itself and amendments to PTE 84-24.
August 07, 2024
SEC Probes Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Over Cash Sweep AccountsThe disclosures come as several firms face lawsuits saying they raked in profits while paying miserly interest rates.
August 06, 2024
TIAA, Morningstar Accused of Funneling Assets to Proprietary ProductsPlaintiffs say the two firms improperly steered retirement plan investors toward profitable in-house vehicles.