Securities Arbitration in the Market Meltdown Era: Achieving Fairness in Perception and Reality (Groupcast Location)
August 12, 2009 - August 12, 2009
Location
Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
USA
Description
In 2008, we saw the beginning of a systemic meltdown of the world’s economy, where even the relatively safe haven of diversification was not immune from the devastating effects of the markets’ collapse. These tumultuous economic conditions have given rise to a dramatic increase in arbitration case filings. It is against this backdrop that arbitrators, mediators and administrators struggle to achieve fairness for parties. Additionally, despite decades of state and federal court rulings proclaiming arbitration as a forum of equity determined to achieve fairness, and judicial reluctance to second-guess arbitrators’ decisions, the popular consensus seems to be that the process is unfair. It is this perception that fuels the demand that arbitrators and administrators either provide a fair forum for dispute resolution or provide no forum at all, allowing customers to choose litigation instead of FINRA arbitration.
For this year’s program we’ve once again assembled a highly experienced faculty, including customer and broker attorneys, the FINRA Dispute Resolution Director of Arbitration and key members of his staff, expert witnesses and seasoned arbitrators who will discuss the unique challenges facing arbitrators, administrators, mediators and attorneys representing customers, brokers and firms in these uncertain times.
- Explore the new landscape and mindset of securities arbitration
- Learn about common mistakes made by practitioners during the arbitration process
- Examine the impact of the financial markets’ recession on the viability, presentation and defense of securities arbitration cases
- Get valuable tips on bringing and defending product cases
- Understand the arbitrator training process
- Identify the information arbitrators and mediators want to hear from both sides
Plus you’ll have a unique opportunity to have your questions answered by the FINRA Dispute Resolution Director of Arbitration and key members of his staff during our “Ask the Director and Staff” Q & A Session
Additional Information
Co-Sponsored by Pennsylvania Bar Institute
Attendees in Pennsylvania will be viewing the live broadcast at the Pennsylvania Bar Institute's CLE Conference Center, Wanamaker Building, 10th floor, Philadelphia (Juniper St. entrance, between 13th & Broad Sts., opposite City Hall). You will have the opportunity to submit questions and will receive the printed Course Handbook.
Organized by
Practising Law Institute
810 Seventh Avenue
New York, New York
USA
Contact
Phone: (800)260-4PLI
Email: info@pli.edu
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