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James Eccleston Named 2026 Super Lawyer in Securities Litigation

Posted on January 26th, 2026 at 4:39 PM
James Eccleston Named 2026 Super Lawyer in Securities Litigation

Eccleston Law announces James Eccleston's selection to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list, continuing a track record of excellence since 2005.

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Ex-Merrill Lynch Advisor to Appeal Ruling Dismissing ERISA Class Action

Posted on April 23rd, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Ex-Merrill Lynch Advisor to Appeal Ruling Dismissing ERISA Class Action

A former Merrill Lynch advisor plans to challenge a federal judge’s ruling that dismissed his proposed class action against the firm when it forfeited his deferred compensation.

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Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Fraud

Posted on April 21st, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Multimillion-Dollar Fraud

Jesus Rodriguez de la Cruz, a former Morgan Stanley advisor, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for orchestrating a complex fraud scheme that misappropriated millions from clients and the firm itself, AdvisorHub reports.

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Attorney Eccleston Receives Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards

Posted on March 3rd, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Attorney Eccleston Receives Highest Rating in Legal and Ethical Standards

James Eccleston has been awarded an AV Preeminent rating, the highest possible recognition for legal ability and ethical standards. Managed by Martindale-Hubbell, this recognition signifies professional achievement in the legal community.

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James Eccleston Named 2025 Preeminent Attorney

Posted on January 2nd, 2025 at 4:10 PM
James Eccleston Named 2025 Preeminent Attorney

James Eccleston has been awarded the highest possible rating in legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. 

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January 30, 2026
FINRA Arbitration Panel Orders J.P. Morgan to Amend Form U-5, Flags Potential Pattern of Conduct

A Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel recently issued an unusually detailed decision in a dispute between J.P. Morgan Securities and former advisor Joshua David Sappi Biering, shedding rare light on how a firm may deploy - and sometimes abuse - the Form U-5 during advisor departures.

January 29, 2026
OFAC Targets Individual Trustee, Sending a Clear Warning to Fiduciaries and Family Offices

In a rare move, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) penalized a former U.S. government official, underscoring that professional gatekeepers can face personal liability for sanctions violations tied to trust administration.

January 28, 2026
FINRA Advances Overhaul of Outside Business Activity Rules to the SEC

FINRA formally has advanced its proposed overhaul of outside business activity (OBA) regulations to the Securities and Exchange Commission.