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The case lands as CoStar pushes deeper into residential data and new construction
by AJ LaTrace Jun 22
Zillow vs Compass MRED
Opinion
CIH's Greg Hague looks at what the latest legal wrangle means for marketing
by Greg Hague May 15
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
Class action accuses lender of unsolicited AI-generated cold calls
Even small AI outreach campaigns can carry outsized legal exposure
by Nick Pipitone Feb 27
Judge denies Compass request to stop Zillow's listing policy
Compass filed suit last summer and asked the court to stop Zillow from enforcing its Listing Access Standards. In the ruling, the judge said Compass 'has not shown a likelihood of success'
by Taylor Anderson Feb 6
Commissions held up in Year 1. Would a seller's shift upend them?
As they compete among themselves for affordability-constrained homebuyers, fewer sellers are even attempting a hardline stance on the buyer-side commission, the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey finds
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
Zillow bashes CoStar in request to transfer lawsuit
Amid an ongoing legal battle over listing photos, Zillow alleged that CoStar was attempting 'to weaponize copyright litigation for competitive pressure'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 30
Keller Williams released from telemarketing lawsuit after plaintiff withdraws case
A New York homeowner claimed text messages sent by an associate KW broker amounted to an ‘invasion of her privacy.' She has now dropped her case
by Taylor Anderson Jul 15
6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate
Here are 6 common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
NAR downplays former employee's amended retaliation complaint
Former National Association of Realtors product manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations 'doom' her claims
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12
Former Real Brokerage CFO sues, alleges pregnancy discrimination
Michelle Ressler was fired earlier this year and replaced with Ravi Jani. She now says company leadership suggested she couldn't be both an effective executive and a mother
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 10
Redfin shareholder sues for more information on Rocket merger
Lawsuit seeks class action status to represent Redfin shareholders, claiming they need more information about financial advisor's potential conflict of interest before June 4 merger vote
by Matt Carter May 16
Zillow settles with NYC broker who sued StreetEasy over fees
Broker George T. Spyridakis alleged the rental listing platform effectively 'masked' listings while charging daily marketing fees. He withdrew the case this week after reaching a settlement
by Taylor Anderson May 15
Zeckendorfs accused of 'brazen fraud' in $80M penthouse sale
NYC developers promised potential buyers a breathtaking $80M penthouse on Billionaires' Row, boasting stunning views of Central Park. Instead, the buyer got a front-row seat to a skyscraper
by Richelle Hammiel Mar 31
New lawsuit accuses Howard Lorber of enabling the Alexanders
Douglas Elliman and its former CEO should have known about the alleged string of drugging and sexual assaults by Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon Alexander, according to the suit
by Taylor Anderson Feb 28