Category Archives: Arbitration
Waiver of Arbitration Rights Under Florida Law
Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution used to handle disputes between parties outside the court system. In this process, the parties have the chance to present evidence to an arbitrator or sometimes a panel of arbitrators if more than one arbitrator is used; an arbitrator is a neutral third-party who serves a… Read More »
Protecting Yourself from Unregistered Security Entities
As an investor, it’s important to protect yourself against investment scams and unregistered securities. At Rabin Kammerer Johnson, , we have experience in representing investors and other members of the public against securities brokerage firms, broker-dealers, and registered investment advisors which have mismanaged investor funds. If you are investing on your own, you also… Read More »
What to Know about Investing in Municipal Bonds
If you’re considering different investment options, municipal bonds may be a viable option. Municipal bonds can be worthwhile if you’re looking for tax-free income streams while preserving capital. What are Municipal Bonds? Often called “munis” for short, municipal bonds are issued by various government entities and U.S. territories. There are two varieties of municipal… Read More »
Blue Sky Laws and Financial Securities Fraud
The term “Blue Sky Laws” are state regulations that are designed to protect potential investors against securities fraud. They require sellers of new issues to register the offerings, along with providing applicable financial data, unless there is some sort of exemption. This helps give investors more peace of mind when it comes to investing… Read More »
Unique Problems for Publicly Held Corporations
Publicly held corporations have a unique set of challenges compared to those that closely held corporations have to manage. While the stock is transferable, it’s also subject to strict, complex securities regulation. Their larger size also places public corporations high on the radar for more rigorous scrutiny by administrative agencies in areas like antitrust,… Read More »
Can Attorney’s Fees Be Awarded in Securities Arbitrations?
In 2013, the Florida Legislature adopted the Revised Florida Arbitration Act (the “Revised Act”). One of the major changes in the Revised Act is the amendment to section 682.11, which, for the first time, gives arbitrators the authority to award attorneys’ fees. The relevant language in section 682.11(2) provides that an “arbitrator may award… Read More »