Litigation
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$200K Transfer Goes Awry After One Dropped Digit: Lawsuit
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinAn unintended recipient has kept the money, says a lawsuit seeking restitution.
October 14, 2024
Fidelity Sued Over Data Breach Affecting 77,000 ClientsThe firm was negligent and invaded clients' privacy, a proposed class-action complaint claims.
October 11, 2024
Citi: Advisor Improperly Lured Clients to Move Millions to Wells FargoMichael Fowler contacted clients multiple times to solicit them to switch firms, Citi alleges.
October 10, 2024
TD to Face Growth Limits, $3B Penalty for Money-Laundering Failures: WSJRegulators are likely to announce a settlement with the Canadian bank on Thursday.
October 09, 2024
Merrill Asks Judge to Dismiss Ex-Advisor's Suit Over Deferred CompThe advisor said he forfeited $500,000 in unvested funds allocated to an award plan.
October 07, 2024
Stifel Must Pay Clients Over $14M in Structured Notes Case: FINRA PanelThe award includes $9 million in punitive damages.
October 07, 2024
Wells Fargo Client Sues Over Data BreachThe bank discovered the breach in July; a lawsuit alleges the it waited three months to notify customers.
October 02, 2024
LPL CEO's Firing Catches Some by SurpriseConsultant Chip Roame says LPL has done well under the leadership of Dan Arnold, who was fired for cause.