Litigation
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DOL Fiduciary Rule Halted by Texas Court
By Melanie WaddellThe delay of the Sept. 23 effective date kicks off a "long litigation journey," an ERISA lawyer says.
July 23, 2024
Wells Fargo Profiled Customers, Fired Banker AllegesThe bank retaliated, Thomas Davis claims, after he reported that managers wanted prospects assessed by race and appearance.
July 16, 2024
Ex-Broker Charged With Bank Robbery Released on BondScott Tunis admitted to robbing a bank with a fake bomb after his 2022 arrest, records show.
July 15, 2024
What The Biggest Financial Frauds Can Teach UsSchemes can happen in plain sight though conduct that's largely legal.
July 15, 2024
California Advisor Charged With Child Porn PossessionThe advisor pleaded not guilty on Thursday.
July 12, 2024
DOL Fiduciary Rule Mania: What's Happening and Where It's HeadedLawmakers and opponents of the rule are piling on, but lawyers urge advisors to keep pace with compliance.
July 09, 2024
Couple Sues Schwab and Hightower, Saying Fraudsters Looted Their AccountsThieves turned off electronic account notifications and stole nearly $1 million through small transactions, the suit says.
July 08, 2024
Fidelity Hits Back at Fired Advisor's Reg BI LawsuitThe advisor was terminated for "deceptive misconduct," not for reporting rule violations tied to sales pressure, Fidelity says.