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I have written before about some of FINRA’s procedural processes that seem strange and unfair. For instance, the constitutionally guaranteed Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination? Doesn’t exist in FINRA world. Try invoking the Fifth at a FINRA OTR rather than answering a question and you will be facing a permanent bar for violating Rule 8210.

We have previously posted on the issue of CCO liability, a very sensitive subject, to say the least, for many readers of this blog.  If this is a subject that interests you, then there was a very intriguing development this past week in this area that merits your attention.

It came in the form of

The Illinois Appellate Court issued an opinion this week with important repercussions for financial institutions who step in and take over the assets of failed institutions.

In a case of “first impression in Illinois,” the Illinois Appellate Court held that Illinois courts lacked jurisdiction to consider a motion to vacate an arbitration award where the