As promised Wednesday, I wanted to post about the very interesting discussion panel on mandatory arbitration put together by Hiro Aragaki and Andrea Doneff at SEALS.The format, as I mentioned, was a roundtable in which each person presented their paper briefly and then we had plenty of time for comments, questions, suggestions, and even thinking … Continue reading The Latest Thinking on Mandatory Arbitration
John Lande continues to build out the DRLE website with useful information. The most recent addition is a section of the website devoted to multi-stage simulations, with classroom exercises, role plays, and a variety of other materials for those interested in incorporating or expanding their use of multi-stage simulations. Here’s John: Probably most of us use … Continue reading Multi-Stage Negotiation Materials on DRLE Website
Sarah Cole can clean you off the tennis court–here’s talking to you Michael Moffitt… Okay, now that I have your attention, let’s turn to how I know this. I am attending SEALS for the first time and I want to start by saying–wow–I should have been going to this all along! Great location, much fun, … Continue reading Live Blog from SEALS
Registration is now open for the AALS ADR Section’s Eighth Annual Works-in-Progress Conference, which will take place this November at Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles. The Conference will begin with a welcoming reception hosted by Southwestern on the evening of Thursday,November 6. Friday, November 7 will feature a full day of presentations, along with continental breakfast, luncheon and dinner … Continue reading Works-in-Progress Conference Registration
The circuit courts continue to refine the definition of the term “customer” under FINRA Rule 12200. A “customer” can compel a broker-dealer to arbitrate a dispute even in the absence of a pre-dispute arbitration agreement. FINRA does not define “customer,” except for its mention in Rule 12100(i) (a “customer shall not include a broker or … Continue reading Second Circuit Adopts Bright-Line Definition of FINRA “Customer” For Arbitration Purposes
