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By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press |
March 16, 2012
A federal appeals court said Judge Rakoff likely overstepped his authority when he blocked the SEC's $285 million settlement with Citi over toxic mortgage securities.
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By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne |
December 30, 2011
Federal Judge Jed S. Rakoff is not pleased with the Securities and Exchange Commission again. Nor is he happy with Citigroup, as he accused both the agency and the financial institution late Thursday of making an end run around his decision not to delay the court case against Citi by...
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By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne |
December 28, 2011
The Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday was granted a two-week delay in its securities fraud case against Citigroup as it seeks to have a judge's decision to toss its settlement with the bank reversed.
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By William H. Byrnes, Esq., Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M. |
September 15, 2011
Insolvent insureds can avoid income tax when a life insurance policy is terminated while loans are outstanding.
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By William H. Byrnes, Esq., Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M. |
August 19, 2011
The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the validity of a charitable formula clause.
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By William H. Byrnes, Esq., Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M. |
June 10, 2011
The impact of the court ruling on a Lincoln Life policy: Does the 2009 anti-STOLI law apply to your clients’ policies?
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By William H. Byrnes, Esq., Robert Bloink, Esq., LL.M. |
March 28, 2011
These non-qualified deferred plans are a great way to attract and retain executives, but can also have a big downside, as a recent court case shows.
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By Staff Writer |
July 14, 2010
A federal appeals court on Monday July 12, has sided with agents and others who want the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to classify indexed annuities as insurance products rather than as securities.
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
January 1, 2010
The Securities and Exchange Commission on December 8 agreed to a two-year delay of the effective date of Rule 151A, which would require that equity...
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By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne |
December 10, 2009
Circuit court expected to act on controversial rule soon
