Litigation
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Ex-Merrill Advisor Who Hurled Drink, Racist Insults Seeks Probation
By Jeff BermanFacing three charges, James Iannazzo is looking to apply for a pretrial probation program.
February 28, 2022
The Big Mistake That Leaves Advisors Open to LawsuitsToo many brokers and advisors skip a crucial step when joining a firm, legal experts like Brian Hamburger say.
February 25, 2022
Wells Fargo Appeals FINRA Arb Ruling Struck Down in CourtWells Fargo is appealing a Georgia judge's ruling that Wells Fargo and its counsel manipulated FINRA's arbitrator selection process.
February 24, 2022
Ex-Broker Gets 2 Years in Prison for Social Security Fraud, Stealing From ChurchThe former advisor was convicted of stealing more than $370,000 in disability benefits and $20,000 from a church.
February 18, 2022
New Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Exec's MurderThe next hearing for the former colleague and ex-boyfriend of slain Bank of America executive Michelle Avan will be on March 22.
February 16, 2022
Ex-Broker Gets 7 Years in Prison Over $2.4M Scam Targeting Older ClientsThe ex-broker told investors they were funding a shopping app but spent their money on gambling, jewelry and other items, prosecutors said.
February 15, 2022
Actor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over $650M Ponzi SchemeZach Avery, whose real name is Zachary Joseph Horwitz, was also ordered to pay $230.4 million in restitution.
February 15, 2022
Judge Awards $900K to Eye Doctor Bilked by ex-Wells Fargo AdvisorThe former rep was arrested in October in the theft of over $2.86 million from five clients.