The Neutral Corner – Volume 3—2026

The Neutral Corner – Volume 3—2026

Mission Statement

Starting the Conversation Early: FINRA’s New Voluntary Meet and Confer Program by Stefanie Kendall, former Associate Director, FINRA Case Administration

Late Recusal Reminder

FINRA Launches DR Portal Mobile App for Counsel and Pro Se Parties

FINRA Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) and FINRA News

• Arbitration Case Filings and Trends
• Proposed Rule Change to Amend the Codes of Arbitration Procedure to Provide Parties with Greater Input into Arbitrator Selection
• FINRA Foundation Research Reveals Gaps in Fraud Awareness
• Report from External Review of FINRA’s Enforcement Program
• American Bar Association (ABA) 2026 Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute: October 21 – 22, 2026
• DR Portal News
  • Arbitrators Are Going Mobile: Download the DR Portal Mobile App Today
  • NEW: DR Portal Mobile App Office Hours Are Here
  • DR Portal: Did You Know? 

Mediation Update

• Mediation Case Filings and Trends
• October is Mediation Settlement Month
• Mediator Disclosure Updates
• Become a FINRA Mediator

Questions and Answers

• Confidentiality Orders

Education and Training

• Training Resources Overview

Arbitrator Disclosure Reminder 

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