Litigation
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New Trial Date Set for Former BofA Banker Charged With Merrill Exec's Murder
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinAnthony Duwayne Turner's jury trial in the death of Michelle Avan should begin Sept. 16 in Los Angeles County.
August 07, 2024
SEC Probes Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Over Cash Sweep AccountsThe disclosures come as several firms face lawsuits saying they raked in profits while paying miserly interest rates.
August 06, 2024
TIAA, Morningstar Accused of Funneling Assets to Proprietary ProductsPlaintiffs say the two firms improperly steered retirement plan investors toward profitable in-house vehicles.
August 01, 2024
Dropbox Co-Founder Claims JPMorgan Advisor Cost Him Over $225MArash Ferdowsi alleges that he was steered to unsuitable investments rather than index funds.
July 30, 2024
Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Sued Over Low Interest on Client CashThe lawsuits follow similar client complaints against LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley.
July 30, 2024
Amerprise Sues LPL Over 'Shocking' Recruiting TacticsThe firm accuses LPL of "systematically" directing its recruits to take confidential client information.
July 29, 2024
Second Court Halts New Fiduciary Rule, as DOL Hits BackAnother court in Texas has issued a decision to halt the rule's Sept. 23 implementation date.
July 26, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Halted by Texas CourtThe delay of the Sept. 23 effective date kicks off a "long litigation journey," an ERISA lawyer says.