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FINRA Arbitration and Mediation: A Compelling Case for Doing Both

The Financial Industries Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has created a parallel universe for handling disputes outside of the regular court system. It’s a bit like a sci-fi heroine finding herself in an alternate universe where...more

Bressler, Amery & Ross, P.C.

FINRA Dispute Resolution Update: The More Things Change . . .

As it was for the rest of the world, 2021 was an interesting year for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). Originally published in American Bar Association’s Securities Litigation section - March 17th,...more

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Video mediation can save you time and money on your next FINRA case.

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Video mediation with JAMS neutral Jeffrey Grubman, Esq. is effective, flexible and affordable. ...more

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FINRA to Require Web-Based Arbitration Filings

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Effective April 3, 2017, all FINRA arbitration participants (except pro se parties) must use FINRA’s web-based DR-Portal to file and serve documents in both customer and industry arbitrations. ...more

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Fees & FINRA

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Following are two interesting and recent federal court rulings related to arbitration. Award of Attorney’s Fees Associated with Motion to Confirm Reversed on Appeal - Zurich American Insurance (as subrogee of Vinmar...more

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For Life Insurers and Agents – A Summary of Predicted Litigation Under the DOL’s Proposed Fiduciary Rule

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The Department of Labor’s recent Proposed Rule (the “Proposal”), which defines the term “fiduciary” as it applies to persons who provide “investment advice” to ERISA plans and IRAs, will impact the likelihood and severity of...more

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Court Dismisses Challenge Of FINRA Arbitration Award For Lack Of Jurisdiction

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In a case involving a FINRA arbitration between investors and their financial advisor, Judge Anita S. Brody of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania found that she did not have the...more

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Still Threatened: Arbitration Clauses in Securities Customer Agreements

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In a report to Congress released in March, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) takes aim at consumer agreements that require disputes to be resolved by arbitration. The CFPB generally does not have...more

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