The arbitration of claims can take several different forms in Pennsylvania, but can be generally categorized as either compulsory judicial arbitration. To file a suit to compel arbitration in federal court, the court must have subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction, venue must be proper.Motions to compel arbitration are assessed under either the Federal Rule of Civil Procedure. A motion may be presented only after service of the copy of the motion and notice of the date, time, and location of presentation on all other parties. Motion to compel arbitration or stay the federal litigation in Guidotti v. Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"). A checklist of practical issues that counsel should consider before drafting a motion to compel arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Time limitations set forth in the Federal Arbitration Act.