Exploring SCHY’s Complex Stock Selection Model: Innovative or Overengineered?

New York — Amid the myriad of investment options that span across borders, the Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF (SCHY) differentiates itself by specifically targeting non-US stocks with a robust history of dividend payment. Launched in April 2021, this ETF seeks out high-yielding stocks from the Dow Jones ex-US Large Cap and Mid Cap indexes that have demonstrated a consistent dividend payout for at least ten years. SCHY’s approach is methodical and detailed, deploying multiple stages of filters to select stocks. Initially, stocks must surpass certain market-cap and daily volume thresholds alongside a minimum indicated … Read more

Tenant Files Federal Lawsuit Against Columbia Apartment Complex After Being Shot While Sleeping

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A federal lawsuit has been filed against a Columbia apartment complex by a tenant claiming he was shot in the arm while sleeping in 2021. The lawsuit cites negligence and security failures on the part of the owners and management of The Rowan on Southern Drive. The plaintiff argues that the complex failed to provide a safe and habitable environment. Despite marketing itself as a secure place for students with exceptional amenities, attorney John Mobley, representing the plaintiff, alleges that the complex ignores the prevalent culture of violence and crime, which ultimately … Read more

Legal Battle Blurs the Lines: Untangling a Complex Love Triangle Involving Home Buyers, Sellers, and Real Estate Agents

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – A lawsuit has surfaced in the midst of a complicated love triangle involving home buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. This legal action adds another layer of complexity to an already murky situation in the housing market. The lawsuit centers around a series of transactions in which buyers, sellers, and agents were allegedly involved in deceitful practices. It exposes the inherent conflicts of interest that can arise in the real estate industry and raises questions about the ethical conduct of those involved. The plaintiffs claim that the sellers, who were also real … Read more

Otterbourg P.C. Launches Mass Tort Bankruptcy Practice Group to Navigate Complex Cases

New York City, NY – Otterbourg P.C. has officially announced the launch of its Mass Tort Bankruptcy Practice Group. The group, which had previously functioned informally within the firm, has now solidified its position as a key practice area. The practice group will offer guidance and representation to creditors and fiduciaries involved in bankruptcies with substantial mass tort liabilities. Led by Bankruptcy and Restructuring Partner Sunni P. Beville and Litigation Partner Adam C. Silverstein, the cross-departmental practice group will benefit from the expertise of Melanie Cyganowski, retired Chief Judge of the Bankruptcy Court for the … Read more