Originally from Securities Arbitration: Practice and Forms - Third Edition

SYNOPSIS

§ 10.01 The Deliberative Process
[1] Requesting a Written Opinion
[2] Deliberations
[3] Ethical Considerations
[4] Decisions by Majority
[5] The Decision Process
[a] Multiple Hearing Sessions
[b] Who Decides
[c] How Decisions Are Made
[d] Role of FINRA
[6] Memorializing the Decision

§ 10.02 Form of Award and Contents
[1] Awards Must Be in Writing
[2] Awards Are Signed by Arbitrators Concurring in the Decision
[3] Awards Are Often Notarized
[4] Arbitrators Are Not Required to Recite Reasons for Their Awards
[5] State Arbitration Statutes
[6] Awards May Contain Assessments of Fees and Expenses
[7] Time for Compliance with Awards

§ 10.03 Public Availability of Awards

§ 10.04 Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel
[1] Requirements for Application
[2] Scope of the Doctrines

§ 10.05 Stare Decisis

§ 10.06 Post-Award Contact with Arbitrators
[1] Confidentiality
[2] Modification Under State Law
[3] Motion to Vacate, Modify, or Reconsider