CoStar says Zillow continues using its copyrighted rental images
'Zillow has the tools to stop; it is simply choosing not to,' CoStar says in amended complaint over alleged copyright infringement
by Taylor Anderson Mar 27
Real estate has become lawsuit-happy, and it's killing our credibility
Opinion
Real estate leaders can either keep fighting for control or start working to lift each other, and the industry, higher, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Nov 10
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman CoStar CEO Andy Florance
Costar, parent company of Homes.com, says Zillow is displaying thousands of images that are CoStar property — an act described in the complaint as 'willful, mass infringement'
Move Inc. moves to dismiss trade secrets case against CoStar
The effort to dismiss the case comes following a settlement between Move and Realtor.com's former head of News & Insights, who was accused of accessing documents while at Homes.com
by Taylor Anderson Apr 7
Kris Lindahl Real Estate featured in 'Call of Duty' ad campaign
Twin Cities broker-owner Kris Lindahl made headlines with a collaboration for Call of Duty's latest game. Here's how solid branding — and intellectual property protections — made the deal happen
by Marian McPherson Oct 29
Black Knight awarded $155.2M in PennyMac trade secrets lawsuit
PennyMac is putting a positive spin on the arbitrator's ruling, saying the decision allows it to continue to use the disputed loan servicing software 'free and clear of any restrictions'
by Matt Carter Dec 6
Keller Williams Black Label sues SERHANT. over Philly expansion
Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10M lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to 'loot' a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
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
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
A digital photography station
Agents and brokers must make sure they have the rights to content they're entering into the MLS
by Andrea V. Brambila May 14
Your archives could help fight patent trolls, copyright infringers
REDPLAN requests submissions for 'prior art' library and national forms registry
REDPLAN stockpiling ammunition to fight real estate data pirates and patent trolls
Trade group building legal reserve fund to protect members' intellectual property rights
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 10