Litigation
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Estates Sue Over $26M in Life Policies Held by U.S. Bank
By Allison BellThe plaintiffs call the policies stranger-originated and maintain that investors have no right to the death benefits.
January 02, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisor's Mistake Caused Costly RMD Shortfall: LawsuitAn IRA trust fell short on RMDs, incurring big fines, based on an inaccurate birthdate, the lawsuit contends.
December 19, 2023
Genworth Sued Over Notice Sent to Insured With Cognitive ImpairmentThe plaintiff asserts that use of a benefits change form amounted to financial abuse of an elder.
December 19, 2023
Citi Suit Raises #MeToo Claims at Wall Street's Top LevelsArdith Lindsey says seniority didn't protect her, nor did the elevation of Jane Fraser to Citigroup's CEO slot.
December 18, 2023
BlackRock Sued by Tennessee Over 'Misleading' ESG StrategyThe lawsuit is the first by a GOP official against an investment firm for its ESG strategy.
December 18, 2023
10 Worst Financial Advisors in America: 2023While most advisors make clients' lives better, others stand accused of financial crimes — and worse.
December 14, 2023
UBS Intensifies Cash Clawback From Credit Suisse DefectorsThe bank's law firms are threatening legal action if the required amounts, estimated at under $750 million, aren't returned.
December 08, 2023
FINRA Tried to Ban Firm for 60,000% Fee Hike. It's Fighting Back.Alpine and three other firms are challenging FINRA's power in court; the Supreme Court may rule on the matter next year.