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May Court Date Set for Suspect in BofA Exec Michelle Avan's Killing
By Jeff BermanThe next hearing for Anthony Duwayne Turner is scheduled for May 18, according to the district attorney's office.
February 15, 2022
Actor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison Over $650M Ponzi SchemeZach Avery, whose real name is Zachary Joseph Horwitz, was also ordered to pay $230.4 million in restitution.
January 21, 2022
New Court Date Set for Suspect in Merrill Exec's MurderThe date for a preliminary hearing in Anthony Duwayne Turner's case has yet to be set, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
January 13, 2022
California to Fine Employers Who Spurn CalSavers Auto-IRAEmployers without a retirement plan and more than 100 employees could be penalized $250 per employee.
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.
December 13, 2021
7 Worst Bogus Advisors in America: 2021The head of an investment club called Amongst Friends and a dentist were among those accused of running investment scams.
November 24, 2021
2 More States Adopt Commission-Friendly Annuity Sales RulesAdvocates of the model hope to ward off the imposition of a broad fiduciary standard.
November 11, 2021
Schwab Asks Court to Dismiss Class-Action Suit Over Cash SweepsThe firm says the case should be dismissed "for lack of jurisdiction" and a "failure to state a claim on the merits."