Berkshire Hathaway, Crye-Leike attempts to transfer case denied
The denial by Judge Bough is the latest in a string of court losses for the 2 remaining real estate companies that have yet to reach settlement agreements in homeseller commission cases
by Taylor Anderson May 13
Hanna Holdings lawyers dispute judge's recollection in recusal spat
Judge Stephen Bough refused to recuse himself from a case involving Hanna Holdings, saying their attorneys already had a chance to flag an apparent conflict. Hanna attorneys say it’s not true
by Taylor Anderson Apr 21
Crye-Leike wants Gibson antitrust suit transferred to its home turf
Firm joins fellow defendants Hanna Holdings and Berkshire Hathaway Energy in arguing that Judge Stephen R. Bough's Missouri court is not the appropriate venue for the commission case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 16
Stephen Bough, commission lawsuit judge, refuses to step aside
Bough suggested demands that he step aside in the Gibson commission case were not raised over ethical issues. The demands focused on political donations to Bough's wife
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 10
Crye-Leike joins efforts to remove judge overseeing Gibson lawsuit
Meanwhile, EXIT Realty reaches a proposed settlement with the homeseller plaintiffs in the case
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 10
Gibson defendants make another attempt at escaping Missouri judge
Both BHE and Howard Hanna are trying to get the case moved to their respective stomping grounds while also continuing to fight for Judge Stephen R. Bough's recusal
Judge rebuffs bid to transfer case over alleged eXp 'sweetheart deal'
The judge presiding over the Hooper suit emphasized that Gibson plaintiffs will be able to object to the proposed settlements through the court's approval process
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 31
Judge faces another call to recuse himself over political donations
Gibson plaintiffs accuse Hanna Holdings of ‘judge shopping.’ Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Hanna Holdings say donations to Judge Bough’s wife’s city council campaigns are disqualifying
by Taylor Anderson Mar 31
Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations
Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Plaintiffs' attorneys push back against the claim
by Taylor Anderson Mar 11
Gibson plaintiffs to depose eXp and Weichert over 'sweetheart deal'
Real estate companies eXp and Weichert will have to offer representatives who are best able to testify regarding settlement negotiations in the separate, but similar, Hooper commission suit
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 25
Sibcy Cline settlement makes it past 1st round in court
Judge Stephen R. Bough of the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted preliminary approval to the $895K deal, finding it 'fair, reasonable and adequate'
by Andrea V. Brambila Feb 12
Judge orders eXp to turn over 'sweetheart deal' negotiation docs
Court probes 'reverse auction' allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 10
NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection
University at Buffalo law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling
Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval
Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested
Final approval, DOJ warnings, pressing questions: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 30