This Code was superseded by the Customer Code (FINRA Rule 12000 Series) and the Industry Code (FINRA Rule 13000 Series) on April 16, 2007, for claims filed on or after that date.
(a) In disputes subject to arbitration that arise out of the employment or termination of employment of an associated person, and that relate exclusively to disputes involving employment contracts, promissory notes or receipt of commissions, the panel of arbitrators shall be appointed as provided by paragraph (b)(1) or (2) or Rule 10203, whichever is applicable. In all other disputes arising out of the employment or termination of employment of an associated person, the panel of arbitrators shall be appointed as provided by Rule 10212, 10302 or 10308, whichever is applicable.
(b)(1) Composition of Arbitration Panel
(A) Claims of $50,000 or Less
If the amount of a claim is $50,000 or less, the Director shall appoint an arbitration panel composed of one non-public arbitrator, unless the parties agree to the appointment of a public arbitrator.
(i) If the amount of a claim is $25,000 or less and an arbitrator appointed to the case requests that a panel of three arbitrators be appointed, the Director shall appoint an arbitration panel composed of three non-public arbitrators, unless the parties agree to a different panel composition.
(ii) If the amount of a claim is greater than $25,000 and not more than $50,000 and a party in its initial filing or an arbitrator appointed to the case requests that a panel of three arbitrators be appointed, the Director shall appoint an arbitration panel composed of three non-public arbitrators, unless the parties agree to a different panel composition.
(B) Claims of More than $50,000
If the amount of a claim is more than $50,000, the Director shall appoint an arbitration panel composed of three non-public arbitrators, unless the parties agree to a different panel composition.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (a), in all arbitration matters between or among members and/or persons associated with members and where the amount in controversy exceeds $50,000, exclusive of attendant costs and interest, a panel shall consist of three arbitrators, all of whom shall be non-public arbitrators.
(c) In proceedings relating to injunctions under Rule 10335, the provisions of Rule 10335 shall supersede the provisions of this Rule.
(d) Except as otherwise provided in this Rule or Rule 10203, the provisions of Rule 10308 shall apply to intra-industry disputes.
