Keyword: Advisors and the law

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Red flags to guard against in your practice were outlined at an IFB event

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Advisors who leave the industry to avoid investigations and hearings suffer more severe penalties

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Sometimes your best approach is to refer your client to a lawyer or other professional

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Don’t fall for clients’ demands for unsuitable investments

Court.

Court finds no breach when advisor didn't "sell in May and go away"

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Understand how a settlement can unexpectedly affect you

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Online chatter about a public company was defamatory, an Ontario court has ruled

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The firm is alleged to have wrongfully dismissed two former advisors who were promoted to regional director roles

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A B.C. court has ruled that a firm was justified in terminating the rep after he forged a client's signature

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Litigation risk exists even after you’re retired or unable to work