Is it common that an investor ask the company that they are investing in to pay underwriting costs upfront?

I agree that this is unusual. Pay now to get more cash later is a common theme for many scams, so be cautious. Be sure to confirm details for: 1)...

Respectfully, if you are not sure whether the respondent can be a party to a recusal motion and the other side is spending tens of thousands of...

I agree that the terms and conditions are an important document to review, but I do think your claim may well be worth pursuing as part of a class...

DO I HAVE A CASE AGAINST BANK OF AMERICA?

Odds are good that you, like many other investors, have a case against your financial adviser for recommending Puerto Rico municipal bonds. Many of...

I wire transfer $20000 to binary option trader, can not withdraw now. no email answer, no phone call pick up, seems disappear

I agree that this is very likely a scam. In determining whether you have a chance at recovering your funds, a key issue is whether your funds went...

Can an investment service be made to change a long term corporate bond, sold to a 90 year old person,to short term no penalty?

You almost certainly cannot change the maturity date or call options on the bond. HOWEVER, if you cannot sell the bond to a third party, you may...

Can I sue my broker for selling me risky stocks?

Probably. Your broker has a duty to only recommend investments that are "suitable" for you. Suitability is based on a number of factors,...

There is no legal requirement that you send this adviser a demand letter before filing suit. So why send a demand letter? The answer is that...

This has to do with professional negligence.

Yes. I agree with the other answers that recommend you consult an attorney who has experience with FINRA arbitrations. The attorney you consult...

You need an attorney who is familiar with both securities litigation and FINRA arbitrations. This is a niche practice area, where specialized...