HomeServices wants US Supreme Court to weigh Sitzer | Burnett case
The franchisor filed a petition to the Supreme Court requesting the review of an earlier appeals court ruling barring it from enforcing arbitration agreements signed by seller clients
John Davis' lawsuit against Keller Williams won't get its day in court
US District Judge Reed O'Connor on Monday granted a motion to compel arbitration in Davis’s case filed in February by Keller Williams, Gary Keller and former KW President Josh Team
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14
Former KW CEO slams Gary Keller, calls company 'criminal enterprise'
Former Keller Williams CEO John Davis says he wants his claims decided through a public trial, not arbitration. KW called Davis's claims 'unsubstantiated, unwarranted, and disparaging'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 28
Home showings don't equal procuring cause. Here's why
Opinion
Read the arbitration manual. Review the questions on the arbitration worksheet. And please, stop proclaiming that simply showing a home entitles you to compensation. It doesn't work that way
by Jay Thompson Nov 9
Real estate giants' COVID-19 motion fails to stop commission lawsuit
Court rules that discovery will continue amid coronavirus outbreak in suit against the National Association of Realtors and real estate franchisors Realogy, Keller Williams, RE/MAX and HomeServices of America
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 15
Compass seeks to settle Realogy beef through arbitration
Compass cites Real Estate Board of New York conduct rule that states members must settle disputes outside of court
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
NAR lawsuit is good for consumers
Opinion
Savvy and progressive industry leaders such as Redfin’s Glenn Kelman and Northwest MLS are using this moment to break from the past and lift the veil of secrecy
by Brad Inman Sep 13
Housing companies are forcing consumers into arbitration
Lennar, Centex, KB Home, Beazer Homes, D.R. Horton and Airbnb are among a bevy of companies that include forced arbitration clauses in contracts, according to a new study
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 20
Stay out of catfights! Protect your business from client conflict
It's important to protect yourself from exposure to arbitration, litigation and even mixed-up memories. Here's how to best protect your business
by Bernice Ross Oct 15
A group of wrestlers at a mat
A broker should have an agent’s back in legal disputes
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 1
Real estate independent contractor lawsuits, explained
A summary of the recent legal cases that have examined real estate agents' employee status
by Inman Jan 18
Update: NAR requires MLSs to include pending listings in IDX feeds
Trade group also adds information on 'safe harbors' from copyright infringement liability to MLS guidelines
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 16
Consider full range of options to curb losses
by Benny Kass Sep 21