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An arbitration panel has issued a ruling regarding the negotiations between RSM McGladrey, the H&R Block subsidiary, and McGladrey & Pullen over the latter's decision earlier this year to end its alternative practice arrangement with the Block unit. While the findings remain confidential, Block's president and CEO Russell Smyth expressed optimism that talks with the accounting firm would allow their relationship to continue.