Litigation
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Ex-LPL, Wells Fargo Rep Pleads Guilty to Stealing $600K From Clients
By Jeff BermanThe now-barred broker used clients' money to fund gambling and personal expenses, according to the Justice Department.
January 30, 2023
Next Hearing Set for Suspect in BofA-Merrill Exec's KillingEx-Merrill broker Anthony Duwayne Turner's next hearing will be held Feb. 15.
January 26, 2023
Web-Based Life Marketer Sues Swiss ReHuklberry says a subsidiary of the reinsurer was slow to develop its part of a quick policy sales system.
January 19, 2023
Usain Bolt Lost $12 Million in Savings to a ScamThe Olympic gold medal winner was recently told there was just $12,000 left in one of his investment accounts.
January 13, 2023
Trump's $1.6M Tax-Fraud Hit Eclipsed by Impact of Felony ConvictionTwo Trump Organization business units were sentenced on Friday in New York after a felony conviction last month.
January 12, 2023
JPMorgan Says Ex-Advisor Poached 32 Clients for Morgan StanleyThe bank accuses Joseph Michael of persuading households with assets of $28 million to start moving their accounts.
January 11, 2023
Unlicensed Advisor Gets Over 6 Years for Ponzi SchemeHe defrauded investors, including friends and family members, out of more than $4 million.
January 10, 2023
Former Broker Pleads Guilty to Filing False Tax ReturnThe ex-broker filed individual income tax returns omitting installment payments related to the sale of his advisory firm.