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Arbitration & Mediation Notices

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Feb 06, 2024 Regulatory Notice 24-03
Amendments to the Arbitration Codes to Make Various Clarifying and Technical Changes
Effective Date: March 4, 2024
Aug 11, 2023 Regulatory Notice 23-12
FINRA Adopts Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Modify the Process Relating to the Expungement of Customer Dispute Information
Effective Date: October 16, 2023
Mar 16, 2022 Regulatory Notice 22-09
FINRA Requests Comment on a Proposed Rule to Accelerate Arbitration Proceedings for Seriously Ill or Elderly Parties
Comment Period Expires: May 16, 2022
Apr 21, 2021 Regulatory Notice 21-16
FINRA Reminds Members About Requirements When Using Predispute Arbitration Agreements for Customer Accounts
Feb 12, 2021 Regulatory Notice 21-04
FINRA Amends Arbitration Codes to Increase Arbitrator Chairperson Honoraria and Certain Arbitration Fees
Effective Date: April 19, 2021
Jul 20, 2020 Regulatory Notice 20-25
FINRA Amends Arbitration Codes to Apply Minimum Fees to Requests for Expungement of Customer Dispute Information
Effective Date: September 14, 2020
Apr 09, 2020 Regulatory Notice 20-11
FINRA Amends Arbitration Code to Expand Options Available to Customers if a Firm or Associated Person Is or Becomes Inactive
Effective Date: June 29, 2020
May 30, 2019 Regulatory Notice 19-20
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Codes to Expand Time for Non-Parties to Respond to Arbitration Subpoenas and Orders of Appearance of Witnesses or Production of Documents
Effective Date: July 1, 2019
Dec 10, 2018 Regulatory Notice 18-40
SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Establish a $200 Honorarium for Contested Subpoenas or Orders
Effective Date: January 7, 2019
Sep 28, 2018 Regulatory Notice 18-33
SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Establish a Per-Arbitrator Fee and Honorarium for Late Cancellation of Prehearing Conferences
Effective Date: October 29, 2018
Jul 26, 2018 Regulatory Notice 18-22
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to Its Discovery Guide to Require Production of Insurance Information in Arbitration
Comment Period Expires: September 24, 2018
Jul 23, 2018 Regulatory Notice 18-21
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Codes to Provide an Additional Hearing Option in Simplified Arbitration
Effective Date: September 17, 2018
Feb 08, 2018 Regulatory Notice 18-06
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to its Membership Application Program to Incentivize Payment of Arbitration Awards
Comment Period Expires: April 9, 2018
Dec 06, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-42
FINRA Requests Comment on Proposed Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure Relating to Requests to Expunge Customer Dispute Information Comment Period Expires: February 5, 2018
Oct 18, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-34
FINRA Requests Comment on the Efficacy of Allowing Compensated Non-Attorneys to Represent Parties in Arbitration Effective Date: October 18, 2017
Oct 18, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-33
Amendments to the Code of Arbitration Procedure for Customer Disputes to Expand the Options Available to Customers if a Firm or Associated Person Is or Becomes Inactive Effective Date: October 18, 2017
Oct 04, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-29
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Codes to Revise the Definition of Non-Public Arbitrator Effective Date: October 9, 2017
Aug 18, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-25
SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure Regarding Expedited List Selection
Effective Date: September 18, 2017
Jan 03, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-04
SEC Approves Amendments to the Customer and Industry Codes of Arbitration Procedure Broadening Chairperson Eligibility in Arbitration
Effective Date: January 9, 2017
Jan 03, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-03
SEC Approves Amendments to the Customer and Industry Codes of Arbitration Procedure Regarding Required Use of the Dispute Resolution Party Portal
Effective Date: April 3, 2017
Jan 03, 2017 Regulatory Notice 17-02
SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure Regarding Motions to Dismiss
Effective Date: January 23, 2017
Dec 01, 2016 Regulatory Notice 16-44
SEC Approves Amendments to the Customer Code of Arbitration Procedure Regarding Panel Selection in Cases with Three Arbitrators
Effective Date: January 3, 2017
Sep 26, 2016 Regulatory Notice 16-36
SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure Regarding Award Offsets
Effective Date: October 24, 2016
Jul 22, 2016 Regulatory Notice 16-25
Forum Selection Provisions Involving Customers, Associated Persons and Member Firms
Jan 15, 2016 Regulatory Notice 16-04
SEC Approves Proposed Rule Change to Merge FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. Into and With FINRA Regulation, Inc
Effective Date: December 20, 2015
Jun 08, 2015 Regulatory Notice 15-21
SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Increase the Fees Assessed for Late Cancellation or Postponement of a Hearing
Effective Date: July 6, 2015
May 27, 2015 Regulatory Notice 15-18
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Codes to Revise the Definitions of Non-Public and Public Arbitrator
Effective Date: June 26, 2015
Nov 14, 2014 Regulatory Notice 14-49
SEC Approves Amendments to the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Increase Arbitrator Honoraria by Increasing Arbitration Filing Fees, Member Surcharges and Process Fees and Hearing Session Fees
Effective Date: December 15, 2014
Oct 17, 2014 Regulatory Notice 14-42
SEC Approves Amendments to the Arbitration Codes to Expand Arbitrators' Authority to Make Referrals During an Arbitration Proceeding
Effective Date: October 27, 2014
Oct 09, 2014 Regulatory Notice 14-40
Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements and the Arbitration Discovery Process
Jul 30, 2014 Regulatory Notice 14-31
SEC Approves FINRA Rule 2081 Regarding Prohibited Conditions Relating to Expungement of Customer Dispute Information
Effective Date: July 30, 2014
Jun 30, 2014 Regulatory Notice 14-27
SEC Approves Amendments to Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Require Redaction of Personal Confidential Information from Documents Filed With FINRA Dispute Resolution
Effective Date: July 28, 2014
Nov 15, 2013 Regulatory Notice 13-40
SEC Approves Amendments to Discovery Guide Used in Customer Arbitration Proceedings to Address Electronic Discovery, Product Cases and Affirmations
Effective Date: December 2, 2013
Sep 23, 2013 Regulatory Notice 13-30
SEC Approves Amendments to Customer Arbitration Code to Simplify Panel Selection in Cases With Three Arbitrators
Effective Date: September 30, 2013
Jun 03, 2013 Regulatory Notice 13-21
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Codes to Revise the Definition of Public Arbitrator
Effective Date: July 1, 2013
Jan 18, 2013 Regulatory Notice 13-04
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Codes Relating to Subpoenas and Orders to Direct the Appearance of Witnesses and Production of Documents Without Subpoenas
Effective Date: February 18, 2013
Dec 21, 2012 Regulatory Notice 12-57
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Dispute Resolution, Inc. By-Laws to Classify Mediators as Public Members if They Are Not Otherwise Disqualified From Being Classified as Public Members
Effective Date: January 22, 2013
Jul 06, 2012 Regulatory Notice 12-35
Amendments to Mediation Code to Provide the Mediation Director With Discretion to Determine Whether Parties to a FINRA Mediation May Select a Mediator Who Is Not on FINRA's Mediator Roster
Effective Date: August 6, 2012
Jun 22, 2012 Regulatory Notice 12-30
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Codes to Raise the Limit for Simplified Arbitration from $25,000 to $50,000
Effective Date: July 23, 2012
Jun 08, 2012 Regulatory Notice 12-28
SEC Approves Amendments to Rule 13204 of the Industry Code to Preclude Collective Action Claims from Being Arbitrated Under the Code
Effective Date: July 9, 2012
Apr 20, 2012 Regulatory Notice 12-21
SEC Approves Amendments to Align FINRA Rules With Statutes That Invalidate Predispute Arbitration Agreements for Whistleblower Disputes
Effective Date: May 21, 2012
Apr 05, 2012 Regulatory Notice 12-18
on Proposed New In re Expungement Procedures for Persons Not Named in a Customer-Initiated Arbitration
Comment Period Expires: May 21, 2012
May 06, 2011 Regulatory Notice 11-22
Arbitration Panel Composition for Promissory Note Disputes
Effective Date: June 6, 2011
May 06, 2011 Regulatory Notice 11-23
Five-Day Period for Replies to Responses to Motions in Arbitration
Effective Date: June 6, 2011
Apr 15, 2011 Regulatory Notice 11-17
Revised Discovery Guide and Document Production Lists for Customer Arbitration Proceedings
Effective Date: May 16, 2011
Feb 01, 2011 Regulatory Notice - 11-05
Customer Option to Choose an All Public Arbitration Panel in All Cases
Effective Date: February 1, 2011
Sep 14, 2010 Regulatory Notice 10-40
Non-Party Witness' Attorney May Attend Hearing While Witness Is Testifying
Effective Date: October 14, 2010
Aug 27, 2010 Regulatory Notice 10-37
Increase in Number of Arbitrators Available for Review When Parties Choose Arbitration Panels
Effective Date: September 27, 2010
Jul 02, 2010 Regulatory Notice 10-32
SEC Approves Amendments to FINRA Dispute Resolution By-Laws
Effective Date: August 2, 2010
Apr 01, 2010 Regulatory Notice 10-16
Amendments to the Arbitration Rules on Fees Assessed Under the Postponement and Hearing Session Fee Rules
Effective Date: May 3, 2010
Apr 01, 2010 Regulatory Notice 10-17
Amendments to the Arbitration Rules on Hearing Locations
Effective Date: May 3, 2010
Feb 19, 2010 Regulatory Notice 10-11
Amendments to the Arbitration Rules Regarding Deficient Claims
Effective Date: March 22, 2010
Dec 18, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-74
SEC Approves Changes to Arbitration Rules on Definition of Associated Person, Distribution of the FINRA Discovery Guide and Applicability of Hearing Session Fees
Effective Date: January 18, 2010
Aug 14, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-48
SEC Approves Rule Establishing Expedited Procedures for Arbitrating Promissory Note Cases
Effective Date: September 14, 2009
Jul 31, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-43
SEC Approves Amendments to the Panel Composition Rules of the Arbitration Code for Industry Disputes
Effective Date: August 31, 2009
Jul 10, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-36
SEC Approves an Amendment to the Tolling Provision in the Arbitration Codes for Customer and Industry Disputes
Effective Date: August 10, 2009
May 15, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-23
SEC Approval of Proposed Changes to Forms U4 and U5 and FINRA Rule 8312 (FINRA BrokerCheck Disclosure)
Effective Date: May 18, 2009; Effective Date (Regulatory Action Disclosure Questions): November 14, 2009
Mar 01, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-16
SEC Approves Amendments to Require Arbitrators to Provide an Explained Decision at Parties' Joint Request
Effective Date: April 13, 2009
Feb 27, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-13
SEC Approves Amendments Raising the Threshold for Single Arbitrator Cases to $100,000
Effective Date: March 30, 2009
Feb 18, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-12
Reporting Requirements for Settlements of Customer Disputes Involving Auction Rate Securities
Jan 23, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-07
SEC Approves New Motion to Dismiss Rule and Amendment to the Eligibility Rule in Arbitration
Effective Date: January 23, 2009
Jan 09, 2009 Regulatory Notice 09-04
SEC Approves Proposed Rule Change to Amend the Submission Agreement and Related Rules in the Arbitration Codes for Customer and Industry Disputes
Effective Date: February 9, 2009
Dec 15, 2008 Regulatory Notice 08-79
SEC Approves Rules Establishing Procedures for Arbitrators Considering Expungement Requests
Effective Date: January 26, 2009
Oct 24, 2008 Regulatory Notice 08-62
SEC Approves Rules Limiting Submissions to Arbitrators in Closed Cases Effective Date: November 24, 2008
Aug 25, 2008 Regulatory Notice 08-45
FINRA to Deduct All Delinquent Arbitration and Mediation Fees from CRD Accounts
Effective Date: September 22, 2008
Aug 22, 2008 Regulatory Notice 08-44
SEC Approves a Proposed Rule Change to Amend the Chairperson Eligibility Requirements in the Arbitration Codes for Customer and Industry Disputes
Effective Date: September 22, 2008
May 09, 2008 Regulatory Notice 08-22
SEC Approves Rule Change to Amend the Definition of Public Arbitrator in the Arbitration Codes for Customer and Industry Disputes
Effective June 9, 2008
Nov 23, 2007 Regulatory Notice 07-57
SEC Approves a Proposed Rule Change Relating to Representation of Parties in Arbitration and Mediation
Effective Date: December 24, 2007
Mar 02, 2007 Notice to Members 07-13
SEC Approves Amendments to NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure Concerning Subpoenas and Payment of Arbitrators
Effective Date: April 2, 2007
Feb 15, 2007 Notice to Members 07-07
SEC Approves Revision of Customer and Industry Portions of NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure
Effective Date: April 16, 2007
Nov 15, 2006 Notice to Members 06-64
SEC Approves Amendments to Rule 10308 Regarding the Classification of Arbitrators
Effective Date: January 15, 2007
Sep 05, 2006 Notice to Members 06-49
NASD to Close Mid-Atlantic Dispute Resolution Office October 6, 2006
Dec 30, 2005 Notice to Members 05-85
SEC Approves a Proposed Rule Change to Revise the Mediation Rules of the NASD Code of Arbitration Procedure
Effective January 30, 2006
Dec 21, 2005 Notice to Members 05-82
SEC Approves Amendments to Arbitration Fees Applicable to Certain Statutory Employment Discrimination Claims
Effective Date: January 17, 2006
Aug 26, 2005 Notice to Members 05-55
SEC Approves Amendments to IM-10104 to Provide Payment to Arbitrators for Deciding Discovery-Related Motions
May 06, 2005 Notice to Members 05-36
SEC Approves New Interpretive Material to Rule 10308 Regarding Arbitrators Who Also Serve as Mediators
May 05, 2005 Notice to Members 05-35
SEC Approves Amendments to IM-10104 and Rule 10315 to Permit Arbitrations in Foreign Hearing Locations
Apr 27, 2005 Notice to Members 05-32
SEC Approves Amendments to NASD Rule Governing Predispute Arbitration Agreements with Customers
Jan 31, 2005 Notice to Members 05-10
NASD Amends Rule Governing Time Limits for Submission of Arbitration Claims
Jan 31, 2005 Notice to Members 05-09
NASD Amends Rule Governing Predispute Arbitration with Customers (The compliance date of new Rule 3110(f)(1) requirements has been extended to June 1, 2005.)

The compliance date of new Rule 3110(f)(1) requirements has been extended to June 1, 2005. See the SEC's release at: http://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nasd/34-51526.pdf

Aug 17, 2004 Notice to Members 04-62
SEC Approves New Rule 10334 To Allow Direct Communication Between Parties and Arbitrators
Aug 13, 2004 Notice to Members 04-60
SEC Approves Increase to the Arbitrator Panel Training Fee
Aug 09, 2004 Notice to Members 04-57
NASD Extends Jurisdiction to Suspend Formerly Associated Persons Who Fail to Pay Arbitration Awards
Aug 05, 2004 Notice to Members 04-56
SEC Approves Amendments to Rule 10314 to Implement the Online Arbitration Claim Filing System
Jul 16, 2004 Notice to Members 04-53
SEC Approves Amendments to IM-10104 and Rules 10306 and 10319 Regarding "Last Minute" Adjournments of Arbitration Hearings
Jun 18, 2004 Notice to Members 04-49
SEC Approves Amendments to Rules 10308 and 10312 Regarding Arbitrator Classification, Disclosures, and Challenges
Jun 02, 2004 Notice to Members 04-44
Impermissible Confidentiality Provisions and Complaint Withdrawal Provisions in Settlement Agreements
Jun 02, 2004 Notice to Members 04-43
Members' Use of Affidavits in Connection with Stipulated Awards and Settlements to Obtain Expungement of Customer Dispute Information under Rule 2130
Mar 04, 2004 Notice to Members 04-16
NASD Adopts Rule 2130 Regarding Expungement of Customer Dispute Information From The Central Registration Depository
Feb 23, 2004 Notice to Members 04-11
NASD Reminds Members and Associated Persons of Their Duty to File Uniform Submission Agreements
Nov 06, 2003 Notice to Members 03-70
NASD Reminds Members of Their Duty to Cooperate in Arbitration Discovery Process
Oct 15, 2003 Notice to Members 03-64
New Arbitrator Applicants Must Undergo Background Verification and Pay Fee
May 15, 2003 Notice to Members 03-25
Waiver Program for Parties in California Arbitration Proceedings has Been Extended to September 30, 2003
New Waiver Agreement Form
Apr 21, 2003 Notice to Members 03-23
SEC Approves Amendment to Rule 3070 to Require Filing with NASD of Criminal and Civil Complaints and Arbitration Claims
Jan 15, 2003 Notice to Members 03-06
NASD to Refund Arbitration Member Surcharge Under Certain Circumstances
Jan 10, 2003 Notice to Members 03-04
NASD Solicits Vote on Amendments to the NASD By-Laws Concerning the Definition of Disqualification and Failure to Pay Arbitration Awards
Jan 01, 2003 Notice to Members 03-03
NASD Dispute Resolution Relocates Its New York City Headquarters and Regional Office
Jan 01, 2003 Notice to Members 03-02
NASD Dispute Resolution Establishes a New Hearing Location in Puerto Rico
Oct 01, 2002 Notice to Members 02-68
in California arbitration proceedings must waive contested California arbitrator disclosure standards if all parties who are investors, or associated persons with claims of statutory employment discrimination, have executed waiver agreements
Sep 11, 2002 Notice to Members 02-59
SEC Approves Amendment to Rule 10314 Regarding Specificity of Answers