Litigation
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Next Hearing Set for Suspect in BofA-Merrill Exec's Killing
By Jeff BermanEx-Merrill advisor Anthony Duwayne Turner's preliminary hearing will take place more than a year after the homicide.
August 16, 2022
SEC Charges 18 in Scheme Tied to Hacked Brokerage AccountsOver 31 online retail brokerage accounts were hacked and improperly used to buy certain stocks and manipulate prices, trading volume.
August 15, 2022
Ex-Pruco Securities Rep Suspended by CFP Board Over Child Porn ChargesThe news follows the arrest in Delaware and charging of the former broker with five counts of dealing in child pornography.
August 15, 2022
How the U.S. Toppled the World's Most Powerful Gold TraderLast week, former JPMorgan employee Michael Nowak was convicted on 13 counts and now faces the prospect of decades in prison.
August 11, 2022
Robinhood Must Face Market Manipulation Claims Over Meme TradingA Miami judge dismissed some allegations against the platform, but is allowing others in a class-action lawsuit to move forward.
August 11, 2022
Barred Broker Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison Over $7M Ponzi SchemeThe ex-broker used clients' funds on credit card and country club payments, as well as Red Sox tickets.
August 10, 2022
Morgan Stanley Sued by Ex-Broker Over Arb AwardThe firm's former registered rep alleged he was wrongfully terminated and defamed by the wirehouse.
August 09, 2022
90-Year-Old Ex-Morgan Stanley Broker Who Shot Business Partner DiesThe Oklahoma City Police Department says it is "not investigating the death as anything criminal in nature."