PA Real Estate Commission dismissed from antitrust suit
Former PAR President W. Preston Moore has until April 25 to file an amended complaint in his suit against NAR and PAR.
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Judge Bough refuses to step aside in Gibson commission lawsuit
Three defendants in a commission lawsuit requested the judge recuse himself over a plaintiffs’ attorney’s donation to his wife’s campaign.
The lean, mean (illegal?) 1099 LO machine
A revealing look into the high-stakes (and legally murky) world of 1099 loan officers, recruiter tactics, and what some see as a blatant end-run around LO Comp rules.
Judge rules in favor of Ginnie Mae in lawsuit brought by Texas Capital Bank
The case brought by TCB against Ginnie Mae has been ended via summary judgment in favor of the government. The bank has vowed to appeal.
Homebuyer sues eXp, accusing agent of breaching fiduciary duty
Plaintiff Michael Ammann previously filed suit against eXp in December 2024 over allegations of fraudulent practices and negligence.
Former executive sues Appraisal Institute, alleging wrongful termination
A former Appraisal Institute executive is suing after she was allegedly fired for pushing back against incorrect exam results.
Federal judge orders CFPB to reinstate terminated employees
Judge Amy Berman Jackson of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued her ruling in conjunction with a lawsuit brought by the National Treasury Employees Union.
CFPB staffer alleges misconduct in Townstone redlining suit
New CFPB leadership allegedly uncovered what attorneys call targeting of Townstone Financial based on its speech.
Treasury Department plans to cut thousands of employees
U.S. Department of Treasury plans to lay off a “substantial portion” of its staff.
HUD approves then rescinds funds for NY housing groups
Millions in federal grants for housing groups in New York City were reportedly held up Friday, just after news that the funds were approved.