The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has announced that it will resume in-person arbitration and resolution services in most of its locations beginning July 5, 2021. The only locations that will not resume hearings on this date are Augusta, Maine; Boca Raton, Florida; Buffalo, New York; Detroit; Philadelphia; Providence, Rhode Island; and Wilmington, Delaware. FINRA has postponed all in-person proceedings in these seven locations through July 30, 2021.

FINRA plans to implement safety protocols during in-person hearings, including social distancing, cleaning and sanitizing stations, masking requirements and required health questionnaires for participants.

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