📑SEC Regulates Impact of Arbitration Provisions on Registrations
The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") is issuing this statement to inform the public that the presence of a provision requiring arbitration of investor claims arising under the Federal securities laws will not impact decisions regarding whether to accelerate the effectiveness of a registration statement. Accordingly, when making such decisions, the staff will focus on the adequacy of the registration statement's disclosures, including disclosure regarding the arbitration provision.
Learn More🚫Sunshine Act Meeting Notice by Federal Election Commission
The Federal Election Commission announces a Sunshine Act meeting set to discuss matters related to civil actions or arbitration. The meeting will take place on September 16, 2025, at a designated location and virtually. It will be closed to the public, limiting transparency around the discussed topics.
Learn More⚖️FINRA Accelerates Arbitration for Elderly and Health-Affected Parties
The FINRA proposed rule change aims to accelerate arbitration proceedings for parties aged 70 and over or those with specific health conditions. This initiative seeks to ensure that these individuals can participate meaningfully in the arbitration process, enhancing outcomes reflective of their claims while maintaining flexibility for arbitrators in scheduling and case management.
Learn More⚖️FINRA Proposed Rule Change
The FINRA proposed rule changes aim to amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to enhance transparency and efficiency in the arbitrator selection process, particularly by increasing the selection opportunities for non-chair-qualified public arbitrators. These adjustments are designed to benefit businesses by improving arbitration outcomes and fostering a more diverse arbitrator panel.
Learn More⚖️FMCS Requests Comments on Arbitration Panel Information Collection
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), invites the public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection request, Request for Arbitration Panel, FMCS Form R-43. This information collection request will be submitted for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The Request for Arbitration Panel, FMCS Form R-43, allows FMCS to comply with its statutory obligation to make governmental facilities available for voluntary arbitration. To carry out this policy, FMCS have issued regulations which provide for the operation and maintenance of a roster of professional arbitrators. The arbitrators are private citizens, not employees of FMCS, and are paid by the parties for hearing and deciding the issues submitted under a collective bargaining agreement and in other circumstances. The Request for Arbitration Panel, FMCS Form R-43, is used by the parties, labor and management individually or jointly, to request that FMCS furnish a list of arbitrators.
Learn More🏛️Notice of Federal Election Commission Sunshine Act Meeting
The Federal Election Commission announces a closed Sunshine Act meeting scheduled for July 15, 2025. The meeting will address matters related to civil actions, proceedings, or arbitration and will take place at a designated location in Washington, DC, with a virtual option available for participants.
Learn More📄FMCS Notice on Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), invites the public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection request, Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement, FMCS Form R-19. This information collection request will be submitted for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The Arbitrator's Report and Fee Statement, FMCS Form R-19, allows FMCS to comply with its statutory obligation to make governmental facilities available for voluntary arbitration. To carry out this policy, FMCS has issued regulations which provide for the operation and maintenance of a roster of professional arbitrators. The FMCS Form R-19, which arbitrators file with the Agency following each decision rendered, allows FMCS to monitor the work of the Arbitrator and to collect arbitration information, such as median arbitrator fees and days spent on each case, for the Agency's annual report.
Learn More📄FMCS Seeks Comments on Arbitrator's Personal Data Questionnaire
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), invites the public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection request, Arbitrator's Personal Data Questionnaire, FMCS Form R-22. This information collection request will be submitted for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The Arbitrator's Personal Data Questionnaire, FMCS Form R-22, allows FMCS to comply with its statutory obligation to make governmental facilities available for voluntary arbitration. To carry out this policy, FMCS have issued regulations which provide for the operation and maintenance of a roster of professional arbitrators. The arbitrators are private citizens, not employees of FMCS, and are paid by the parties for hearing and deciding the issues submitted under a collective bargaining agreement and in other circumstances. Applicants for listing on the roster submit an Arbitrator's Personal Data Questionnaire, FMCS Form R-22, which is used by FMCS to evaluate their qualifications. This allows FMCS to be able to restrict its roster to qualified individuals only.
Learn More⚖️FMCS Request for Arbitration Panel
The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), invites the public and other Federal Agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection request, Request for Arbitration Panel, FMCS Form R-43. This information collection request will be submitted for approval to the Office of Management Budget (OMB) in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The Request for Arbitration Panel, FMCS Form R-43, allows FMCS to comply with its statutory obligation to make governmental facilities available for voluntary arbitration. To carry out this policy, FMCS have issued regulations which provide for the operation and maintenance of a roster of professional arbitrators. The arbitrators are private citizens, not employees of FMCS, and are paid by the parties for hearing and deciding the issues submitted under a collective bargaining agreement and in other circumstances. The Request for Arbitration Panel, FMCS Form R-43, is used by the parties, labor and management individually or jointly, to request that FMCS furnish a list of arbitrators.
Learn More⚖️FINRA Proposes Accelerated Arbitration Rules for Older and Ill Parties
The SEC published a notice regarding FINRA's proposed rule change to amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure, enabling accelerated processing for arbitration cases involving parties aged 70 or older or those with qualifying health conditions. This rule aims to shorten arbitration timelines significantly, enhancing accessibility for vulnerable populations in financial disputes.
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