Bill Pulte targets Letitia James with new criminal referrals
FHFA Director Bill Pulte filed DOJ referrals alleging insurance fraud by New York AG Letitia James involving Florida and Illinois properties.
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Federal judge blocks DOJ subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Powell
A federal judge on Friday blocked subpoenas that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) served the Federal Reserve in a case involving Jerome Powell’s Congressional testimony on the central bank’s headquarters renovation.
Why antitrust talk may be a pressure tactic — not a probe —against homebuilders
A Friday-morning news report suggesting that the Trump administration is exploring an antitrust probe into U.S. homebuilders landed with its intended shock value. The implication? Washington, having rattled its saber, may be preparing to treat large builders as a concentrated market actor whose behavior is contributing to America’s housing affordability crisis. By late Friday afternoon, […]
NAR outlines legal risk mitigation, litigation strategy in 2025 report
NAR’s 2025 report highlights new legal counsel, department restructuring and policy changes to reduce litigation risk and exposure.
WSJ: DOJ leadership halted antitrust review of Compass–Anywhere deal
Compass closed its acquisition of Anywhere Friday, with the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reporting that DOJ leaders blocked a deeper antitrust review.
Compass-Anywhere deal may exceed DOJ market-share limits in some cities
The Compass-Anywhere merger may give one firm over 30% market share in key cities, raising antitrust concerns.
DOJ wants antitrust review of real estate commissions in Davis suit
The DOJ filed a statement in the Davis lawsuit, arguing real estate agent commissions remain inflated due to trade group rules.
Advocacy groups see erosion of fair lending oversight, move to fill the gap
In its latest move, the Department of Justice (DOJ) this week announced the rescission of disparate-impact liability from its Title VI regulations, while other parts of the federal government have reduced enforcement of fair lending issues.
Memo reportedly undercuts mortgage fraud allegations against Letitia James
Prosecutors reviewing the mortgage occupancy fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James determined there is evidence that undercuts the allegations against her, according to an ABC News report based on sources.
New York AG Letitia James indicted on mortgage fraud charge
An anonymous source says James was indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia on one count after a mortgage fraud investigation.