Litigation
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Mariner Recruited 'Double Agent' to Poach Clients, Lawsuit Claims
By Melanie WaddellRWA Wealth says Mariner coaches its recruits to break rules; Avantax is also suing over alleged poaching.
January 18, 2024
Woman Sues Genworth Over LTCI Survivorship BenefitThe insurer maintains that accepting a reduced benefit option wiped out the survivorship benefit.
January 18, 2024
Robinhood to Pay $7.5M Over 'Gamification' PracticesThe case resolves a three-year fight with the Massachusetts Securities Division; Robinhood also admitted to a data breach.
January 16, 2024
FSI Resumes Legal Fight Over DOL Independent Contractor RuleTrade groups fired a new salvo in a legal battle that has been halted since 2022.
January 12, 2024
Life Insurer Faces Legal Pushback From Its Own InsurersThe companies are fighting a Nassau Financial subsidiary's claims for coverage against state class-action lawsuits.
January 12, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $249M to End Block Trade ProbesAs part of the agreement, Morgan Stanley will pay about $113 million to the SEC, the regulator said Friday.
January 11, 2024
Advisors Battle Morgan Stanley Over Deferred Comp 'Clawback'About a dozen former advisors say the firm improperly withheld deferred compensation in violation of ERISA.
January 11, 2024
Morgan Stanley Could Pay Up to $300M to Settle Trading ProbeThe yearslong investigation has focused on its employees' handling of stock sales big enough to move markets.