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Morgan Stanley Settles Conflicts of Interest Charges Securities and Exchange Commission sued the firm claiming its research analysts were subject to inappropriate influence by its investment banking division. http://www.sec.gov/litigation/litreleases/lr18117.htm

Morgan Stanley and Sexual Discrimination Examines widespread gender bias at the Wall Street firm. Conflicts of interest in stock research, and improper mutual funds sales are covered too. http://www.kamalsinha.com/morganstanley/

SEC Charges Morgan Stanley With Inadequate Disclosure in Fund Sales Firm pushed "preferred" funds and failed to inform customers about higher fees associated with certain class of shares. http://www.sec.gov/news/press/2003-159.htm

EEOC and Morgan Stanley Announce Settlement of Sex Discrimination Lawsuit "As part of the settlement, at least $2 million will be provided for diversity programs designed to enhance the compensation and promotional opportunities for female employees within Morgan Stanley." (July 12, 2004) http://www.eeoc.gov/press/7-12-04.html

Morgan Stanley, LVMH Tango In Paris Lawsuit alleges that Claire Kent of Morgan Stanley defamed LVMH in order to cultivate its rival Gucci, a client of the investment bank. [Forbes] (May 27, 2003) http://www.forbes.com/2003/05/27/cx_da_0527topnews.html

Complaint: SEC v. Morgan Stanley Regarding Stock Research Conflicts of Interest Complaint filed with the U.S. District Court alleging conflicts of interest for Morgan Stanley's research analysts with respect to investment banking activities and considerations. (April 28, 2003) http://www.sec.gov/litigation/complaints/comp18117.htm

LVMH sues Morgan Stanley The world's leading luxury goods retailer sues the investment bank over alleged unfair research to favor its rival Gucci. [BBC] (November 26, 2002) http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/2513555.stm

EEOC Files Sex Discrimination Lawsuit Against Morgan Stanley The suit alleges that the company discriminated against as many as 100 women, and it retaliated against at least one of them for voicing her opposition to its practices. (September 10, 2001) http://www.eeoc.gov/press/9-10-01.html