Is a securities arbitration decision binding in other jurisdictions?

No, a securities arbitration decision is not necessarily binding in other jurisdictions. This is because unlike court judgments, securities arbitration decisions are "non-binding," meaning they are not legally binding in other jurisdictions. In Georgia, securities arbitration decisions can be made by an American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitration panel or a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) arbitration panel. These organizations are known as self-regulatory organizations (SROs). They are not court systems, so their rulings are not binding in any other courts. In some cases, a securities arbitration decision can be enforced in other jurisdictions. In particular, the process of "confirmation" allows a securities arbitration award to be confirmed as an enforceable court judgment. However, this is typically done only for smaller awards and is subject to certain conditions. For instance, the defendant must be notified of the arbitration and must have had an opportunity to participate in it. In short, a securities arbitration decision is not necessarily binding in other jurisdictions. However, in certain cases, the decision can be enforced in other courts through confirmation.

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