Research Firm’s Founder Explains $6 Million Payment to Fired Forbes Editor — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/research-firm-s-founder-explains-6-million-payment-to-fired-forbes-editorContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. RJ Shook Explains $6 Million Payment to Former Forbes Editorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/research-firm-s-founder-explains-6-million-payment-to-fired-forbes-editorhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/research-firm-s-founder-explains-6-million-payment-to-fired-forbes-editor#u48985Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:35:50 +0000RJ Shook, founder of Shook Research, apologized for paying former Forbes editor Randall Lane $6 million, stating he had the best intentions. The payment followed Lane's assistance in the sale of Shook Research. The revelation led to Lane's termination from Forbes and has prompted major financial firms, including Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, to suspend their participation in Forbes and Shook Research advisor rankings. Forbes has retained outside counsel to explore its legal options regarding the payment.Why it mattersThe Forbes and Shook Research rankings provide significant profes