This Note describes the key issues counsel should consider when asking a court to compel or stay arbitration in. Plaintiff filed a Withdrawal of Motion for Confirmation of Arbitration Award.The Federal Arbitration Act encourages arbitration as an alternative to litigation. If the rules of an arbitration tribunal do not apply, the standards for disqualification of a judicial officer under 28 U.S.C. § 455 apply to an arbitrator. Circuit Court ruled in favor of defendant and AAA. Court of Appeals in a split decision reversed. As such, the Federal Arbitration Act, 9. It is the law in 49 jurisdictions, and the Federal Arbitration Act contains many similar provisions. Commercial Arbitration Rules and Mediation Procedures. Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023.