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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Subject Matter Jurisdiction

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

District Court dismisses FINRA challenge for lack of subject matter jurisdiction

On September 4, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania dismissed a plaintiff’s attempt to enjoin FINRA from proceeding with a disciplinary hearing against the plaintiff. The plaintiff’s disciplinary...more

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The Supreme Court Now To Determine the Boundaries of Federal Court Jurisdiction Over Federal Arbitration Act Proceedings

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The U.S. Supreme Court has now granted certiorari to decide if federal courts have subject matter jurisdiction to confirm or vacate an arbitration award under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA), Sections 9 and 10.  9 U.S.C. §§...more

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Chris Lazarini Discusses Subject Matter Jurisdiction in Expungement Petitions

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Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini discussed whether a federal court has subject matter jurisdiction over an expungement petition. While several courts have previously said no, this court directed the parties brief...more

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Inside ADR - January 2018

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Arbitrator Did Not Exceed Authority - Sanchez v. Elizondo - 2018 WL 297352 - United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit - Elizondo brought a claim against Sanchez for alleged mismanagement of a financial portfolio. The...more

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Third Circuit Affirms Dismissal Of Suit To Vacate FINRA Arbitration Award

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This case involved an underlying arbitration before an arbitration panel operating under the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) rules, which was brought by Judith and Kenneth Goldman against their financial...more

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Action To Vacate Arbitral Award Dismissed For Lack Of Subject-Matter Jurisdiction

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A disappointed claimant in a FINRA arbitration filed suit under section 10 of the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) in United States District Court to vacate the arbitral award. The court dismissed the case for lack 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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