(b) Grounds for vacating. 1. An explanation of how to enforce arbitral awards in New York, including procedural considerations and the grounds on which enforcement might be challenged.It is far from simple to untangle yourself from an arbitration award in New York, explains NY business litigation attorney Jonathan Cooper. The Federal Arbitration Act. (b) Grounds for vacating. 1. These grounds are the exclusive ones for vacating an arbitration award under federal law. On what grounds may a court vacate an award under the FAA?