After years of appealing the arbitrators’ decision, UBS finally pays. The appeals of the original arbitration award increased the amount UBS had to pay by a reported $3 million. According to AdvisorHub, in his arbitration complaint filed in June 2018, the compliance officer alleged UBS defamed him on his U5 […]
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Advisor Hub: U5 Defamation Wins Stack Up, But Tables Have Not Turned to Brokers’ Advantage, Lawyers Say
U-5 defamation has been an issue for brokers since I began practicing law, and not much has changed to address the issue – except for U-5 filings to become absolutely privileged in New York. I have had some successes negotiating U-5 language before the U-5 is filed, to stop a […]