Zillow must pay VHT $2M for listing photos, appeals court affirms
Unless the companies take their case to the U.S. Supreme Court and it opts to take it, this is the end of the road for a legal saga that began 8 years ago over the fate of sold listing photos
'AI terrifies me': Tips for Realtors on how to avoid the new tech's pitfalls
At NAR's midyear conference, Senior Counsel Chloe Hecht offered best practices to help navigate artificial intelligence without running afoul of copyright law or the Realtor Code of Ethics
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
NAR raises alarm on  floor plan use, vacant lot scams, 'unfair' contracts
Charlie Lee, the National Association of Realtors' senior counsel, spoke on legal issues impacting agents at the MLS Association Executives Session at the Realtors Legislative Meetings on Sunday
Should home floor plans be copyrighted intellectual property?
In a brief filed late last week, NAR suggested an ongoing lawsuit waged by Designworks Homes could lead to lawsuits 'against homeowners who make or display floor plans of their own homes'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
Zillow ordered to pay VHT $2M as listing photo saga concludes
A legal saga that began more than 6 years ago may have finally ended after a judge in Seattle concluded that Zillow must pay photography company VHT Studios for copyright infringement
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 28
Court orders new trial in Zillow-VHT listing photo saga
After nearly 6 years, court will decide whether real estate behemoth willfully infringed on thousands of photos
Inman's guide to creating video content during quarantine
In the era of social distancing, safely creating video content to connect with clients is more important than ever
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
Appeals court knocks down $4M verdict against Zillow
Listing feed agreements with agents, brokers and MLSs help Zillow beat 'willful' copyright infringement claim
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 21
WATCH: 6 pitfalls that can get agents in legal trouble
C4 Consulting's Trista Curzydlo illuminates all the possibilities onstage at Inman Connect New York
by Inman Feb 26
6 legal tips to help agents avoid prison
When you have a question or if you feel like you're in a dangerous area, go find an attorney
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 30
Zillow’s epic listing photo battle with VHT enters its final phase
The verdict could impact agents and brokers who upload listing photos online and the fate of the images after a property sells
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 28
What you need to know about NAR's new MLS policy changes
The trade group’s board addressed photo copyright violations and adopted new ‘MLS of Choice’ measures for commercial exchanges
by Andrea V. Brambila May 31
Matterport releases new terms of service, retains right to privately share 3-D home tours
The company says concerns about the extent of the license are unfounded
MLSs at risk of losing weapon against data theft
Federal agency demands proof of 'creativity' to keep MLS copyrights
Zillow Group and photography firm VHT taking battle to higher court
Rights to property photos have been the target of heightened scrutiny in recent years
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 19