This Note explains the procedure for confirming an arbitration award in Nevada and the grounds on which a party may challenge enforcement. The short answer is that it depends on whether the enforcement action is in federal or state court and the state law governing the parties' agreement.Grounds to overturn an award are fraud, impartiality, corruption or refusal to consider material evidence. In the Matter of Proposed Amendments to the Nevada Arbitration Rules. The Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA") imposes a oneyear statute of limitations on applications to confirm arbitral awards. The Federal Arbitration Act. (1). The applicant must meet the qualifications as defined in Nevada. Arbitration Rule 7, attached hereto. (2). Appeal from Orders to Vacate an Arbitration Award. Arbitration is a widely used alternative to traditional court litigation for franchise-related disputes. Many.