Legal – Page 8 – Cantilever Real Estate

Chicago-area contractor sentenced to 17 years in prison over reverse mortgage scam

January 17, 2025 by bp56691

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that Mark Steven Diamond, who was accused of “bilking elderly homeowners in a reverse mortgage and home repair scheme,” was sentenced to 17 years in federal prison by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

Biden administration’s parting gift to real estate is a lawsuit against Greystar

January 16, 2025 by bp56691

The Federal Trade Commission is suing Greystar for allegedly deceiving tenants through fees that raised rents above the advertised amount.

Alexander brothers denied bail on federal sex trafficking charges

January 15, 2025 by bp56691

Tal and Oren Alexander are staying in jail. Along with Oren’s twin brother Alon, the two former luxury real estate brokers were denied bond Wednesday on the federal sex trafficking case against them.

The Supreme Court is out, so what’s next for NAR?

January 14, 2025 by bp56691

Legal experts weigh in on where NAR goes now that it has run out of courts to hear its appeal against the Department of Justice.

Cyberbacker CEO arrested for giving marijuana to 8-year-old son

January 14, 2025 by bp56691

Cyberbacker CEO Craig Goodliffe was arrested in Ogden, Utah, last week for allegedly giving his 8-year-old son marijuana candy, which prompted charges of child endangerment, purchase of a firearm by a restricted person and intoxication.

NAR membership antitrust suit in Texas adds local MLS as defendant

January 8, 2025 by bp56691

Texas broker Luz de Amor Eytalis initially filed suit in November, claiming that NAR and other defendants engage in monopolistic practices.

Will the NAR-DOJ fight head to the Supreme Court? A decision is expected this week

January 7, 2025 by bp56691

The Supreme Court will convene on Friday to decide whether it will hear NAR’s writ of certiorari in its ongoing legal battle with the DOJ.

Berkshire Hathaway Energy seeks arbitration in Gibson commission lawsuit

January 6, 2025 by bp56691

Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE), the parent company of real estate brokerage firm HomeServices of America, has asked Judge Stephen R. Bough to reconsider a previous ruling and for an order to compel arbitration in the Gibson copycat commission lawsuit.

Oren Alexander faces another rape allegation

January 3, 2025 by bp56691

A woman filed a civil suit in Colorado this week, alleging that the real estate broker and his twin brother drugged and raped her in 2017.

Miami homeowner sues eXp for fraud over renovation

December 26, 2024 by bp56691

A federal suit filed in Miami accuses eXp and its executives of engaging in fraudulent practices, conspiracy and negligence.