By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
The COVID-19 pandemic hit all Americans in many ways, and the legal and alternative dispute resolution systems were no exceptions.
By James Yellen*
The FINRA dispute resolution market largely dried up as COVID-19 hit major cities starting in March 2020. While employment and broker-dealer disputes in 2020 were way up (plus 31%) and constituted almost half (47%) of all new arbitration filings,
By George H. Friedman, SAA Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
FINRA’s Office of Dispute Resolution Services (“DRS”) has again administratively postponed all in-person arbitration and mediation hearings,
by George H. Friedman*
At long last the 2020 elections are behind us [bipartisan cheer], and the Democrats have taken over the White House,
By George H. Friedman SAA Publisher and Editor-in-Chief*
“Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender,
FINRA’s Office of Dispute Resolution Services (“DRS”) has again administratively postponed all in-person arbitration and mediation hearings.
The January 5 announcement now includes hearings through April 2;