The Statement of Claim is a document you compose that provides the following: Name(s) of the claimant(s) — who is filing the claim. Name(s) of the respondent(s) — whom the claim is against. Details of the dispute.
Any type of dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of business dealings with any FINRA member brokerage firm can be resolved in mediation or arbitration. Arbitration is a method of having a dispute between two or more parties resolved by impartial persons.
Arbitration Process A hearing will be held after the discovery, which is conducted by the arbitrator, who is much like a private judge. At or before the hearing, the parties may submit a statement of the case that outlines their view of the facts and arguments in support of their respective positions.
FINRA's Dispute Resolution Process. 2. Arbitration. Arbitration is similar to going to court, but is usually faster, cheaper and less complex. The parties present the issues through the use of witness testimony and documentary evidence much as they would in court.
Constituents can file an arbitration claim and/or request mediation through FINRA Dispute Resolution Services when they have a dispute involving the business activities of a brokerage firm or one of its brokers, and are seeking monetary or other relief.
Your letter of arbitration should be concise, professional, and factual. Follow the standard business letter format, including your name and contact information at the top. Ensure that your writing is clear, and avoid using jargon or technical terms that may not be familiar to the reader.
Parties are encouraged to file their Requests electronically using ICC Case Connect. Via the Request form, claimant(s) will be invited to supply key information in relation to their Request, and to upload their Request and any relevant annexes.
Much like the opening statement in a trial, your arbitration statement should lay out what the “evidence” – the written material – will show regarding the proper credit on the project. The Arbitration Statement is not established fact, just your assessment of the material.
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court.