Introduction When brokers trade for commission instead of your goals, it’s called churning — and it’s more common than most investors realize. In our recent $5.6 million class action win, churning was one of the most damaging practices uncovered across dozens of client accounts. This post breaks down how churning happens, the legal violations it…
Introduction For many people, retirement accounts represent a lifetime of hard work. So when that nest egg is abused by the very person entrusted to grow it, the consequences are devastating. That’s what happened to one of our clients, whose account was churned by a stockbroker looking to pad his commission statements — not protect…
Introduction In complex financial fraud cases, evidence is often buried under layers of fake records, offshore transfers, and shell companies. When Lex Firm Global took on the case of a retired teacher defrauded in a $2.4 million Ponzi scheme, we knew from the start that we’d need to go beyond surface-level legal work — this…
Expanding or investing in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) or Asia is an enticing opportunity for companies and investors alike. These regions offer rapid growth, untapped markets, and increasing investor-friendly policies. However, alongside these prospects come complexities — particularly around financial due diligence. To make sound decisions and mitigate risk, it’s essential to…