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
3rd indictment adds new charge against Alexander brothers
The new allegation of aggravated sexual abuse by force, threat or intoxicant against Oren and Alon brings the total number of counts against the brothers collectively up to 10
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
Alexander brothers face 6 new charges in superseding indictment
The superseding indictment filed in court Thursday adds 1 count of sex-trafficking of a minor, among other charges, and brings the total victim count up to 6 from the 2 identified initially
Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month
The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran's Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 SF
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
Holly Parker sues Douglas Elliman over $1.5M clawback dispute
Parker alleges the brokerage, which she departed in February after 25 years, is demanding $1.5M in clawbacks while refusing to pay commissions on deals that closed after her move to Compass
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 18
Side and Alexander brothers settle breach of contract lawsuit
The embattled brothers can now say they have one legal action behind them. Terms of the settlement were not immediately disclosed
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 18
Tal Alexander calls himself 'victim' in divorce proceedings
Being imprisoned hasn't stopped the former Official Partners broker from telling his estranged wife to 'think twice' about moving forward with divorce, pledging 'war' if she doesn't comply
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
Alexanders fire back against Side in counterclaim
The brothers have filed a counterclaim against the white-label firm, alleging that it manufactured events surrounding their disassociation from Side. They also opposed Side's motion for contempt
Fair housing suit against Elliman, agents dismissed with prejudice
Shaniqua Newkirk alleged that agents at the firm violated the Fair Housing Act in failing to help her find housing with her Section 8 voucher. Newkirk will not be allowed to bring claims forward again
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 28
John Davis escalates lawsuit against KW with new accusations
The former Keller Williams CEO expanded on previous allegations of financial misconduct in new court filings while adding new claims of alleged sexual misconduct by Gary Keller's son, John Keller
With brothers locked up, Alexander family shops around Miami homes
A handful of luxury properties in Miami owned by Oren, Tal and other family members are reportedly being shopped around by their father, luxury developer Shlomy Alexander
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
Civil lawsuits against Alexander brothers alleging assault pile up
On Tuesday, 11 new civil lawsuits were filed against the brothers under an extension of the New York City Gender-Motivated Violence Act. A majority of plaintiffs allege they had been drugged
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 18
Lawyers bail on Alexander brothers in Side suit after non-payment
Lawyers Michael Betz and Grayson Marshall III said in a court filing on Wednesday that the brothers had failed to pay outstanding invoices billed to them and were near incommunicado
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
More charges to come against Alexander brothers, feds say
After searching online accounts and tech devices associated with the brothers, prosecutors said more charges against them will be coming. Their federal trial has been scheduled for Jan. 5, 2026
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Angelica Parker lawsuit against Alexanders tossed on technicality
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan said the Adult Survivors Act supersedes the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law in her case, meaning Parker will have until Feb. 14 to amend the lawsuit
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27