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UBS Client Says His Wife Moved In With Their Wealth Advisor. It Got Messy
By Tom SchoenbergRichard Kallman, the heir to a family of bookdealers, is suing for $10 million in damages.
March 12, 2025
How to Avoid Lawsuits When Switching FirmsThe rules are simple, but it's vital to follow them exactly, lawyers Brian Carlis and Scott Unger say.
March 10, 2025
Ex-Banker Accused of Killing BofA Exec Faces Added ChargesThe "special allegation" charges mean Anthony Duwayne Turner could face the death penalty if convicted.
March 06, 2025
Ex-Morgan Stanley Advisor Sentenced to 22 Months for Swindling Older ClientRonald Diaz, who pleaded guilty to wire fraud, must pay the victim's family over $867,000.
March 03, 2025
LPL, Ex-Ameriprise Advisor Take a FINRA Hit in Recruiting BattleAn arbitration panel enjoined Douglas Kenoyer and said he wasn't entitled to Broker Protocol protections due to his conduct.
February 26, 2025
Judge Denies Ameriprise Restraining Order Against 3 Advisors Who Left for LPLAmeriprise failed to demonstrate that its case against LPL is likely to succeed, the judge ruled.
February 26, 2025
Two Former UBS Advisors Say Firm Broke Wage LawsThe ex-advisors seek a class action, alleging UBS failed to reimburse expenses and took unlawful wage deductions.
February 24, 2025
Advisor Tried to Threaten Witnesses, Bribe Officials in His Fraud Case: DOJAdam Kaplan told an associate to leave one victim "peeing blood / missing teeth," prosecutors say.