Trump’s assault on DEI hasn’t ended federal efforts to stop appraisal bias
While the Trump administration has rolled back many regulations around appraisal bias, some remain in place.
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15 commission lawsuit settlements gain final approval
Some big names in real estate — including Side, Keyes Co. and JPAR — have reason to celebrate after the final approval of their settlements.
The juiciest details in Compass’s lawsuit against Zillow
Compass claims to have evidence that Zillow colluded with Redfin and eXp Realty on its listing standards policy
15 commission lawsuit settlements are up for final approval next week
Judge Stephen R. Bough will consider settlements reached by several big-name brokerages, including Side, NextHome and JPAR.
Judge sets trial timeline for Mutual of Omaha and Longbridge
A new court filing offers insight into when the reverse mortgage advertising lawsuit will land in front of a jury.
MLS PIN settlement gains preliminary approval … again
Judge Patti B. Saris on Tuesday granted preliminary approval to the fourth amended settlement between MLS PIN and the Nosalek plaintiffs.
‘No legitimate justification’: California broker sues NAR over ‘anticompetitive’ dues
A California real estate broker is suing NAR over a policy that forces brokers to pay dues for agents who aren’t members.
Former Douglas Elliman agent withdraws lawsuit that sought unpaid commissions
Holly Parker, a former Douglas Elliman agent, has withdrawn a lawsuit to recoup $1.6 million from deals that closed after she left.
DOJ withdraws objection to MLS PIN settlement, clearing the way for preliminary approval
The DOJ has withdrawn its objection to MLS PIN’s settlement of the Nosalek commission lawsuit, clearing the way for preliminary approval.
Federal Court blocks Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs
A three-judge panel issued the decision Wednesday, siding with plaintiffs who argued that Trump’s use of tariffs violated U.S. law.