Litigation
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Kim Kardashian, Floyd Mayweather Sued by Investors in EthereumMax Tokens
By Peter BlumbergEMAX is described in the lawsuit as a "speculative digital token created by a mysterious group of cryptocurrency developers."
January 07, 2022
Ex-Advisor Pleads Guilty to Role in $9.3M Ponzi SchemeThe ex-advisor allegedly sold to clients investments misrepresented as annuities and secured notes with no risk of loss.
January 06, 2022
Ex-Rep Pleads Guilty to Role in $50M Fraud SchemeA former registered representative pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and securities fraud.
January 04, 2022
Precious Metals Firm Ordered to Pay $6M Over Hidden CommissionsThe firm and its founder allegedly solicited millions in investments while fraudulently charging commissions as high as 33%.
January 04, 2022
Morgan Stanley to Pay $60M Over Data BreachesThe firm allegedly failed to wipe client data from computer equipment it decommissioned and resold.
December 21, 2021
Ex-OppenheimerFunds Analyst Pleads Guilty to Securities FraudThe New York funds analyst had been accused of misappropriating confidential info on pending trades by his employer.
December 16, 2021
Wedbush to Pay More Than $1.2M Over Unregistered Microcap Securities SalesThe firm also failed to report suspicious transactions, the SEC alleged.
December 15, 2021
Ex-Ameriprise Rep Who Defrauded Retirees Gets 14 Years in PrisonThe former broker scammed clients out of over $12 million as part of a real estate investment scheme.