State Regulation
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California Closes State-Tax Loophole for Some Trusts
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesClients who have established non-grantor trusts in tax-friendly states should be aware of this new law.
August 11, 2023
Ex-LPL Broker Gets 4 Years in Prison for Raiding Older Clients' AnnuitiesOne affected client had dementia and another had suffered a traumatic brain injury, according to the Justice Department.
August 03, 2023
JPMorgan, Morgan Stanley Face Regulatory Scrutiny Over AI UseMassachusetts' top securities regulator says he's concerned about "the growing and potentially unchecked use" of AI.
August 01, 2023
Ex-Cetera Advisor Charged With Defrauding Older Client Out of $2.4MThe SEC also alleges the advisor liquidated the client's holdings and transferred the proceeds to her own accounts.
July 27, 2023
Twin Advisors Indicted on Fraud ChargesAdam and Daniel Kaplan are accused of bilking at least 60 clients out of at least $5 million.
July 24, 2023
Advisor Fights SEC in Annuity Switching CaseJeffrey Cutter didn't violate the Advisers Act because he was acting as an insurance agent, his lawyers argue.
July 19, 2023
Insurance Regulators Wrestle With AI SupervisionAn NAIC panel wants insurers to monitor vendors' systems as well as their own.
July 19, 2023
IRS Collection Notices Send Taxpayers in Disaster Areas ScramblingThe IRS buried a disclaimer on page 4 of its notice that it didn't apply to those in disaster areas.