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A safe harbor refers to a provision that provides protection from liability or penalties under specific situations or conditions.

Sanctity of contract is a general idea that once parties duly enter into a contract, they must honor their obligations under that contract.

Seasonable refers to actions or events that occur within a reasonable or appropriate time frame. In legal and commercial contexts, it often means timely or within the period specified by law, contract, or industry standards. 

Secondary authority refers to statements about the law from unofficial commentators without the authority to establish legal rules in the relevant jurisdiction. Secondary authorities can provide valuable insights and guidance on legal issues, helping to clarify the application and implications of primary law.

Secondary liability is the liability that arises from the original or primary liability.

A secured party is a person or entity in whose favor a security interest is created or provided for under a security agreement, regardless of whether an obligation to be secured is currently outstanding.

• secured transactions

Securities dispute resolution refers to the processes and mechanisms used to resolve conflicts and disputes arising from securities transactions, investments, and related activities.

• securities law

After hearings are concluded, the arbitrator or panel of arbitrators retires to deliberate and issue a decision in the form of a written document called an “award.” The length of deliberations depends on a number of factors, including the number of arbitrators and the complexity of the case.

• securities law

The discovery process is the phase in which both parties research and investigate the facts and events that gave rise to the claim. During the discovery phase, parties will have access to information that was inaccessible to them before.

• securities law

When investors are granted awards in FINRA arbitration, they must be paid within thirty days unless the opposing party files a motion to vacate the award in a court.

• securities law