Eccleston Law News and Updates

Wells Fargo Loses Bid for TRO Against Fired Illinois Broker

January 31st, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A federal judge has denied Wells Fargo Advisor’s request for a temporary restraining order against a Schaumburg, Illinois-based broker it fired in November, according to a court filing on Wednesday.
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James Eccleston Awarded Spot in 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List

January 21st, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Attorney James Eccleston has been selected for the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List, an honor given exclusively to lawyers who exhibit excellence in their practice. 
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Attorney Eccleston Receives 2025 Top-Rated Lawyer Recognition

January 16th, 2025 at 10:51 AM
James Eccleston has been recognized as a top-rated lawyer with a superb attorney rating in 2025 by the Martindale-Avvo legal community.
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James Eccleston Named 2025 Preeminent Attorney

January 2nd, 2025 at 4:10 PM
James Eccleston has been awarded the highest possible rating in legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell. 
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James Eccleston Named Leading Lawyer for 2025

January 2nd, 2025 at 11:00 AM
James Eccleston has been officially recognized by peers as a Leading Lawyer for 2025!
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Attorney Eccleston Receives America's Most Honored Lawyers Award

May 3rd, 2024 at 9:39 AM
James Eccleston has been recognized as one of America's Most Honored Lawyers by The American Registry. 
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Attorney Eccleston Receives AVVO Top Rated Lawyer Award 2024

May 1st, 2024 at 9:36 AM
 James Eccleston has been officially recognized as a Top Rated Lawyer by Martindale-AVVO.  
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Attorney Eccleston Receives Martindale-Hubbell 2024 Judicial Edition Recognition

March 25th, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Attorney James Eccleston recently received the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell AV rating in their 2024 Judicial Edition. 
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Chicago FINRA Arbitrators Award Ten Former Financial Advisors Over $3 Million For Forfeited Deferred Compensation Damages, Interest and Attorneys’ Fees

March 25th, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Ten former Morgan Stanley financial advisors have been awarded over $3 million related to the firm’s wrongful forfeiture of the advisors’ deferred compensation.
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Attorney Eccleston Quoted in Financial Advisor IQ Article

February 28th, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Jim Eccleston was recently quoted in a Financial Advisor IQ article concerning an ex-Hightower advisor suing to escape covenants.
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February 19, 2025
FINRA Highlights Compliance Priorities for 2025

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has released its annual regulatory oversight report, emphasizing key compliance concerns for broker-dealers.

February 18, 2025
Regulatory Spotlight on AI in Financial Advising: Risks, Opportunities, and Compliance Needs

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools, including large language models (LLMs), present both promising opportunities and notable risks for financial advisors. According to Financial Planning, as the popularity of AI grows in the financial advisory sector, regulators like FINRA and the SEC are examining potential issues closely.

February 14, 2025
Jefferies Financial Group Dismisses Miami Advisory Team Amid Alleged Misconduct

Jefferies Financial Group recently terminated a team of Miami-based wealth advisors following allegations of improper money transfers and the use of unauthorized communication methods to conceal the activity.