Business
A $4.4-million settlement of litigation between investors of Prudential Securities Inc.’
Aug. 30, 1997
Californians who lost $15 million on investments with PaineWebber Group Inc. sued the New York securities firm, accusing it of fraud in its sales of limited partnerships.
Feb. 14, 1996
Technology and the Internet
Internet: FTC, FCC seek concessions to protect competition. Deal is expected to go through with compromises.
Sept. 6, 2000
A major Japanese insurance company has acquired the Inn at Laguna for an estimated $20 million in cash.
June 22, 1991
Telecommunications: News providers are suing GoSMS.com for distributing their reports to wireless-phone customers.
Aug. 7, 2000
Business Announcements
El Segundo-based A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc., a leading fully integrated precious metals platform, has entered into a non-binding letter of intent with AMS Holding, LLC (AMS), a leading collector platform for the marketing and sales of vintage and modern coins, providing for three transactions, including the proposed acquisition of LPM Group Limited (LPM), one of Asia’s largest precious metals dealers.
Feb. 23, 2024
SEC Files Fraud Complaint Over Ostrich Investments: More than 350 people nationwide may have lost $7.45 million by investing in limited partnerships to raise and breed ostriches, the Securities and Exchange Commission said.
March 7, 1996
Van Nuys-based Martin Lawrence Limited Editions Inc. said it filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 11 of the U.S.
Dec. 18, 1996
Providian Financial Corp. disclosed an agreement to sell 1.7 million of the risky credit card accounts that hobbled the once-high-flying company.
April 16, 2002
Bill would strip PUC’s oversight of land lines, critics say
April 13, 2012