Applying FAA Chapter 1, Eleventh Circuit Finds Lack of Arbitrator Disclosure Did Not Warrant Vacatur
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By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

Relying on recently-announced Eleventh Circuit precedent — that the grounds set forth in FAA section 10 are the sole basis for challenging “foreign” awards under the Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (“UN Convention”),

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Ex-Morgan Stanley Broker Asks Court to Invalidate His Promissory Note, Objects to Arbitration of Dispute
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By Harry A. Jacobowitz, Esq.

 A former financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC (“MSSB”) has filed a complaint in federal court with implications for the enforceability of promissory notes for MSSB loans to California-based brokers.

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SCOTUS Decides Coinbase: District Court Must Stay its Proceedings While Interlocutory Appeal on the Question of Arbitrability is Pending
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By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

The Supreme Court has decided Coinbase, Inc. v. Bielski, No. 22-105,

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Mediation Power: Court Orders 3M CEO/Board Chair to Participate in Mediation
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By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

The judge managing a complex multi-party litigation has directed senior management of 3M to appear personally at a mediation session.

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Back to Basics on FAA Award Enforcement: Arbitration Agreement Must Be Submitted with Confirmation Papers
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By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

 A firm’s experience in enforcing a FINRA Award underscores the need to comply with the FAA’s technical requirements for award confirmation.

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June Marks One Year Anniversary of “Rigged Panels” Investigation Report
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By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief

It’s been a year since the publication of recommendations resulting from the outside investigation of allegations that the FINRA arbitrator selection process was rigged.

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