Small claims arbitration tips for investors without lawyers
Investors with claims under 25 000 face uphill odds in securities arbitration without counsel. A SAC study of 5 000 cases from 1991 to 1996 shows paper filings lose more often than represented cases, and even winning yields smaller awards. Legal help raises win odds, but fees reduce net gains. seeking NASD packets and PIABA lawyers can help navigate the process.
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Ryder
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National Association of Securities Dealers
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Bar Association
Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association
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Matching personalities to management styles in business shifts
A KU study on 302 undergraduates finds agreeableness and openness link to participatory management, while extroversion and conscientiousness predict no clear style. Firms push scientific hiring tests alongside traditional resumes to gauge fit as companies restructure and demand adaptability.
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Charles Isa
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Banks charge for automated teller calls to deter abuse
Major banks have begun charging for automated phone banking after free call allowances. NationsBank and First Union levy 50 cent per call fees after monthly free calls, with First Union also charging $2 per additional call after two live conversations. Officials say most customers pay little, and fees target misuse while banks seek new fee income.
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NationsBank Corp
First Union Corp
First Union
Ken Darby
Darby
Ed Mierzwinski
U.S
Public Interest Research Group
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