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"What Exactly Is Arbitration?"


by Ryan P. Smith View Biography
The Law Office of Ryan P. Smith, PLC View Firm Credentials
Richmond Office

November 6, 2009

Previously published by on Fall 2009

One of the items Congress is reviewing as it considers reforming financial regulation is the mandatory use of arbitration to resolve investors' disputes with financial advisors and brokerage firms. Of course, this can raise important concerns for investors: What exactly is arbitration? What rights do I give up by going to arbitration? This article provides a brief overview of the arbitration process for investors and highlights the major differences between it and traditional litigation.


 

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