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Federal Judge Rejects Merrill Lynch's Renewed Bid to Force Dynasty Into FINRA Arbitration

Posted on August 10th, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Federal Judge Rejects Merrill Lynch's Renewed Bid to Force Dynasty Into FINRA Arbitration

A federal judge has denied Merrill Lynch's second attempt to compel Dynasty Financial Partners to arbitrate a high-profile dispute arising from allegations that the registered investment adviser (RIA) platform orchestrated the departure of a large Atlanta-based advisory team, according to AdvisorHub.

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Delaware Judge Dismisses United Capital's Poaching Lawsuit Against Osaic With Leave to Amend

Posted on July 16th, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Delaware Judge Dismisses United Capital's Poaching Lawsuit Against Osaic With Leave to Amend

A Delaware judge has dismissed United Capital's lawsuit accusing Osaic of improperly recruiting financial advisors and soliciting client assets, but allowed the wealth management firm to file an amended complaint, according to AdvisorHub.

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LPL Financial Faces Class Action Over Phoenix Annuity Disclosures

Posted on July 15th, 2026 at 12:52 PM
LPL Financial Faces Class Action Over Phoenix Annuity Disclosures

LPL Financial faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging that the firm failed to warn annuity investors about the declining financial condition of Phoenix PHL Variable Insurance Company.

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Cetera Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Cash Sweep Program

Posted on June 16th, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Cetera Hit With Class Action Lawsuit Over Cash Sweep Program

A proposed class action lawsuit has accused Cetera Financial Group and Cetera Investment Services of improperly profiting from customer cash held in the firms' FlexInsured Account Program, according to a report by ThinkAdvisor.

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Redemption Pressure Mounts Across Private Credit and Non-Traded BDC Market

Posted on June 5th, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Redemption Pressure Mounts Across Private Credit and Non-Traded BDC Market

Investors continued pulling money from private credit and nontraded business development companies ("BDCs") during the first quarter of 2026 as concerns about liquidity and portfolio valuations intensified across the sector, according to reporting by InvestmentNews.

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Edward Jones Faces Federal Privacy Lawsuits Over Alleged Data Sharing With Tech Companies

Posted on May 21st, 2026 at 1:18 PM

Edward Jones is facing multiple lawsuits alleging that the firm improperly shared clients' personal and financial information with third-party technology companies for targeted advertising purposes, according to reporting by Financial Planning.

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Federal Court Upholds FINRA's Authority in Alpine Securities Challenge

Posted on May 19th, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Federal Court Upholds FINRA's Authority in Alpine Securities Challenge

A federal court has rejected a broad constitutional challenge to the authority of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), delivering a significant victory for the self-regulator and reinforcing its enforcement framework.

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Court Issues Split Ruling in Edelman Advisor Dispute

Posted on April 15th, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Court Issues Split Ruling in Edelman Advisor Dispute

A federal court in Delaware has delivered a mixed decision in a dispute between Edelman Financial Engines and Prime Capital Financial, underscoring the legal limits of restrictive covenants in the advisory space.

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FINRA Arbitration Panel Orders Fidelity to Pay $1.3 Million Over Structured Product Disputes

Posted on April 6th, 2026 at 1:28 PM
FINRA Arbitration Panel Orders Fidelity to Pay $1.3 Million Over Structured Product Disputes

A Financial Industry Regulatory (FINRA) arbitration panel has ordered Fidelity Brokerage Services to pay approximately $1.3 million to two groups of clients who alleged misconduct tied to structured product investments, according to ThinkAdvisor.

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Bankruptcy Court Orders Emerson Equity to Produce Records in Inspired Healthcare Case

Posted on March 17th, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Bankruptcy Court Orders Emerson Equity to Produce Records in Inspired Healthcare Case

A federal bankruptcy court in Fort Worth has ordered Emerson Equity to produce documents connected to the sale of private securities issued by Inspired Healthcare Capital, according to InvestmentNews.

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