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. 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. 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] 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] 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. 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.