The steady flow of investor complaints involving financial advisors across major brokerage firms continues to highlight persistent risks tied to suitability, disclosure, and supervision. A review of publicly available records through FINRA BrokerCheck shows that customer disputes are not isolated events. Instead, they often reflect recurring issues across firms, including allegations of unsuitable recommendations, misrepresentation, [...]

As cryptocurrency adoption grows, the risk of crypto custody becomes increasingly significant and often misunderstood. Determining legal responsibility for lost, misappropriated, or inaccessible digital assets is often complex. Unlike traditional brokerage accounts, crypto holdings are often managed through multiple layers, including exchanges, third-party custodians, and intermediaries. This structure can create accountability gaps when issues arise. [...]

As litigation between Kraken and Etana Custody unfolds, a critical legal question is coming into focus: who is responsible when crypto custody breaks down and investor funds are lost or inaccessible? While many investors assume that the platform they used is accountable, the reality is often more complex. The Liability Problem in Crypto Custody Crypto [...]

A series of recent developments across the alternative investment market is raising renewed concerns about liquidity, valuation transparency, and investor risk in non-traded REITs and business development companies (BDCs). Large sponsors including Blue Owl Capital and KKR have faced scrutiny as investors encounter redemption restrictions and capital access delays in private credit and real estate [...]