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Case over fishing law could hamstring the SEC and DOL
If the Chevron deference is overturned, 'the SEC will no longer be able to create new rules that are designed to apply to new things going on in the marketplace,' an attorney says.
Supreme Court arguments cast doubt on SEC’s use of in-house judges
Conservative justices suggest that people accused of fraud by the SEC have a constitutional right to go before a federal court jury.
Investment advisory firm case hits Supreme Court this week
Ruling could upend SEC’s 'Orwellian and terrifying' powers, amicus brief argues.
Student loan court ruling is a ‘one-two punch’ for clients
Advisors react to financial challenge posed by Supreme Court's decision, combined with the lifting in October of a freeze on student loan payments
SEC use of in-house judges to be reviewed by Supreme Court
The justices said they will hear a Biden administration appeal of an appeals court ruling that cast a constitutional cloud over the agency's use of in-house judges.
Supreme Court rejects student-loan relief plan
The high court tossed out President Joe Biden's plan to slash the student debt of more than 40 million people.
Supreme Court backs arbitration, in win for Coinbase
The court's ruling reinforces the ability of companies to channel customer and employee disputes into arbitration.
Supreme Court to review UBS whistleblower’s complaint
Trevor Murray is seeking to reinstate a $900,000 jury verdict he won on allegations that he was fired for refusing to skew his reports to help the firm’s business strategies.
Supreme Court dubious about Biden student-loan relief plan
Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggested he is wary of expanding presidential powers during national emergencies.
Hey, can the SEC really do that?
It’s the central question for the GOP and industry lobbyists as Congress takes a larger role in regulating the regulator.
Post-Roe environment calls for finesse and wisdom from advisers
The Dobbs decision threatens uncertainty for many of our clients but it also can bring out our professional best when we help them craft the safeguards they deserve.
Supreme Court hearing arguments to allow challenges to SEC, FTC
The justices are considering whether those facing agency claims can go straight to federal court with constitutional challenges — including attacks on the use of in-house judges to handle cases.
ESG advocates warn of fallout from SCOTUS EPA ruling
The decision means corporate engagement on emissions is likely more important than ever.
Supreme Court rejects challenge to SEC ‘gag order’ Musk opposed
The case stems from a challenge by a former Xerox CFO, Barry Romeril, who sued for the ability to deny SEC fraud allegations after he signed a settlement with the agency in 2003.
Supreme Court ruling could add uncertainty in Finra arbitration
Petitions to confirm or vacate awards are now more likely to be heard in state courts, where judges tend to be more skeptical of arbitration than their federal counterparts.
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers
California prevailed in a legal battle over its auto-IRA program.
Georgia court refuses to dismiss 401(k) suit, citing SCOTUS Northwestern decision
The case filed against the Columbus Regional Health System cited breaches similar to those alleged in the Northwestern case, such as offering retail share classes of mutual funds instead of lower-cost institutional shares.
SCOTUS vacates Northwestern rulings
In a decision that's almost certainly unwelcome news for retirement plan sponsors, the Supreme Court said lower courts paid too much attention to whether the university's inclusion of some low-cost options in its plans is sufficient to show fiduciaries abided by their duties.
Litigation, student loans and the retirement outlook for 2022
A pending decision by the Supreme Court could change 401(k) fee lawsuits in a big way.
SCOTUS may soon decide fate of many 401(k) fee suits
Numerous trade groups and other organizations have been flooding the court with briefs in support of Northwestern University, while at least one group of organizations is against it.
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