Ryan P Friel

Ryan P Friel

May 10, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

DOL's Retirement Security Rule Imposes New Fiduciary Standards on Financial Services, Insurance Industries

Like many recent DOL rules related to retirement investing, the retirement security rule is polarizing and is sure to face significant legal challenges, including from the insurance industry to whom the rule applies a new, heightened duty.

By Samuel E. Cohen and Ryan P. Friel

7 minute read

May 04, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

FINRA Proposal Creates Urgency for Brokers Seeking Expungement of Customer Complaints

With the SEC's approval of arguably the most sweeping changes ever to FINRA expungement rules, brokers will soon be faced with even greater difficulty when seeking to expunge their records of career-damaging customer complaints.

By Samuel E. Cohen and Ryan P. Friel

6 minute read

May 12, 2022 | The Legal Intelligencer

FINRA, the SEC and Congress Aim to Safeguard Senior Investors

The financial exploitation of seniors is an unfortunate trend in the securities industry that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Samuel E. Cohen and Ryan P. Friel

6 minute read