Johnson Fistel Blog
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Stock Market Volatility During Times of War
Read More →: Stock Market Volatility During Times of WarThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. The last day of February brought a sharp reminder that geopolitics can move markets quickly. The United States and Israel carried out coordinated strikes against Iran, which included the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prompted immediate retaliation from Iran. As is typical in…
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The Best 10 and Worst 10 States To Retire for Affordability, Lifestyle, and Healthcare
Read More →: The Best 10 and Worst 10 States To Retire for Affordability, Lifestyle, and HealthcareThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. Each year, studies attempt to rank the best and worst states for retirement by comparing affordability, lifestyle, and healthcare access across the country. One of the more comprehensive analyses comes from WalletHub’s 2026 study evaluating how well each state supports retirees.[1] For many retirees, these…
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New Trust Laws and the Dilution of Trustee Liability May Be Nullifying Protections Many Assume Exist
Read More →: New Trust Laws and the Dilution of Trustee Liability May Be Nullifying Protections Many Assume ExistThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. For most families, the purpose of a trust is simple. You appoint a trustee to manage and distribute your assets after you are gone. You assume that trustee has a legal duty to act in your heirs’ best interests, to follow your instructions, and to…
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Johnson Fistel Secures Significant Monetary Recovery for Nikola Corporation
Read More →: Johnson Fistel Secures Significant Monetary Recovery for Nikola CorporationIn re Nikola Corporation Derivative Litigation, No. 2022-0023-KSJM (Del. Ch.): On November 20, 2025, the Hon. Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick granted final approval of two settlements consisting of overlapping class action and derivative claims that Johnson Fistel achieved for Nikola Corporation (“Nikola” or the “Company”) and its stockholders as Court-appointed Co-Lead Counsel. One settlement resolves…
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Five Tax Strategies Worth Revisiting in 2026
Read More →: Five Tax Strategies Worth Revisiting in 2026This article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. At EsqWealth, we spend very little time chasing shiny tax tricks and a great deal of time making sure proven strategies are implemented correctly. Most expensive tax mistakes are not the result of aggressive planning. They are the result of well-intentioned ideas executed poorly. Below…
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Seven Smart Financial Resolutions in a 7-Minute Read
Read More →: Seven Smart Financial Resolutions in a 7-Minute ReadThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. The start of a new year brings a familiar ritual. We promise ourselves we will eat better, exercise more, and finally get organized. By mid-February, the gym is quieter, the salad drawer has become a monument to good intentions, and most resolutions have quietly disappeared…
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Johnson Fistel Helps Achieve a Settlement Providing Over $50 Million in Benefits to Road Runner VIP Class Members
Read More →: Johnson Fistel Helps Achieve a Settlement Providing Over $50 Million in Benefits to Road Runner VIP Class MembersOn November 14, 2025, Judge Joel R. Wohlfeil of the San Diego Superior Court granted final approval of a comprehensive class action settlement resolving claims that Road Runner Sports deceptively enrolled customers into its VIP Rewards Program and failed to provide the clear, conspicuous automatic-renewal notices required under California law. The court appointed Johnson Fistel…
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A Simple Portfolio Checkup in 5 Easy Steps
Read More →: A Simple Portfolio Checkup in 5 Easy StepsThis article is reprinted with permission from Esq. Wealth Management, Inc. Most investors look at their accounts the same way they glance at a weather app: quick look, shrug, and on to the next thing. The problem is that a portfolio deserves more than a casual peek. Hidden issues such as concentrated positions, duplicated exposure, or…
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Johnson Fistel Partners Michael I. Fistel, Jr., Mary Ellen Conner, and William W. Stone Recognized as “Top Lawyers”
Read More →: Johnson Fistel Partners Michael I. Fistel, Jr., Mary Ellen Conner, and William W. Stone Recognized as “Top Lawyers”Johnson Fistel extends its congratulations to partners Michael I. Fistel, Jr., Mary Ellen Conner, and William W. Stone, who for 2026 were recognized as “Top Lawyers” for Shareholder Rights Litigation by GaBiz Magazine, a Georgia-based business publication covering innovation, enterprise, and entrepreneurship, based on an online peer-review survey of certified attorneys in the state of…