Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") allows par- ties to appeal orders denying arbitration. The ability to appeal an order that compels arbitration depends on whether the district court dismisses the civil action.The FAA applies to any contract "evidencing a transaction involving commerce" that is subject to a written agreement to arbitrate. The Fourth Circuit held that while an arbitration provision cannot waive judicial review, it can waive appellate review of the arbitrator's decision. Spizzirri, once arbitration is compelled and a stay is entered, an appeal cannot be initiated until after the conclusion of the arbitration. In an arbitration, the parties give up the right to an appeal on substantive grounds to a court. The Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) sets forth procedures for enforcing arbitration agreements in federal court. Section 3 of the FAA, entitled.