Stark Lessons From Wall Street’s #MeToo Moment
Susan Antilla
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On Wall Street, most men accused of sexual harassment continue to pursue their careers — even after paying large judgments.
Susan Antilla
Susan Antilla is an award-winning journalist and reporting fellow at The Investigative Fund at The Nation Institute.
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When Brokers Act Badly at Wells Fargo, Women Take the Fall
Susan Antilla
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Ten years of data show stark gender bias in disciplinary actions in the bank’s adviser arm.
Wall Street Goes Silent on #MeToo
Susan Antilla
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Gender inequality remains “disappointingly similar” to the 1980s, as Wall Street regulators fail even to collect data on sexual harassment.
A Harvard Professor Filed a Shareholder Lawsuit to Restrict Shareholder Rights
Susan Antilla
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The attorney in a pivotal shareholder rights case has railed against transgender rights and Black Lives Matter.
States Begin to Crack Down on Broker Abuse as the SEC Dithers
Susan Antilla
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Several states are considering ambitious proposals to crack down on brokers because federal regulators are not properly protecting investors.
Entire Industries Are Being Blacklisted by Insurers Over #MeToo Liability
Susan Antilla
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Companies with high-profile executives, big-name stars, celebrities, or iffy corporate cultures are getting increased scrutiny over #MeToo liability.
Google and Facebook Ended Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Harassment Claims. Will Workers Outside the Tech Industry Benefit?
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Employee advocates caution that the arbitration changes are a response to pressure and could be reversed.
Wall Street Moves to Gut Post-Crisis Financial Rules
Susan Antilla
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On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve proposed a major rollback of bank liquidity requirements imposed on Wall Street after the 2008 financial crisis.
Will Shareholders Lose the Right to Sue Over Corporate Fraud?
Susan Antilla
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A top SEC official backs mandatory arbitration for shareholders. Financial reform advocates call it a blow to corporate accountability.
In 30 Years, Only 17 Women Won Sexual Harassment Claims Before Wall Street’s Oversight Body
Susan Antilla
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Among 97 cases that reached an arbitration decision, only 17 women explicitly received an award for sexual harassment or hostile work environment.