In the Matter of the Application of Stratton Oakmont, Inc. For Review
of Disciplinary Action Taken by NASD (Securities and Exchange Act of 1934
Rel. No. 38390 / March 12, 1997) at http://www.sec.gov/litigation/opinions/3438390.txt
NASD Notice to Members
86-36: Firm Agreements With Customers Not To Testify In NASD
Proceedings, dated May 14, 1986, states that settlement
agreements that preclude customers from testifying in NASD proceedings
may violate applicable Rules.
Also see NASD Notice to Members
95-87: Confidentiality Clauses In Settlement Agreements, which
contains an acceptable version of a confidentiality clause.
NASD Notice
to Members 04-44: Impermissible Confidentiality Provisions and
Complaint Withdrawal Provisions in Settlement Agreements
NASD Notice
to Members 04-43Members' Use of Affidavits in Connection with Stipulated Awards and
Settlements to Obtain Expungement of Customer Dispute Information
under Rule 2130