Official's cofounder split: Alleged threats and a scramble to rebrand
As Nicole Oge and partners sought to start fresh, Tal and Oren Alexander allegedly threatened legal action if voted out of the firm, The Real Deal reported. The Alexanders deny the allegation
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
Defiant Alexanders signal return to Official following cofounder exits
Tal and Oren Alexander are reportedly preparing a return to the public eye, now that Nicole Oge, Richard Jordan and Andrew Wachtfogel have left, despite ongoing lawsuits against the brothers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Elliman shareholder's demands gain traction from advisory firms
Two weeks after Brad Tirpak sent a shareholders' letter seeking votes against chairman Howard Lorber, advisory firms Glass Lewis and ISS are echoing the vocal investor's recommendations
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 14
Alexanders left to pick up pieces of Official after other co-founders exit
After unsuccessful negotiation attempts with Oren and Tal, Chief Growth Officer Nicole Oge, CEO Richard Jordan and President of New Development Andrew Wachtfogel are 'forfeiting ownership'
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers' departures
At least 5 agents based in New York and Miami have left the firm in about the last week. Previously, West Coast founding broker Tyrone McKillen had also left the Side-backed brokerage
Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back
Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors that Lorber's leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers scandal
Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim
Reports from 'The New York Times' and 'The Wall Street Journal' suggest execs at Douglas Elliman and Side heard about sexual assault allegations against the brothers as they worked at their firms
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
Tal Alexander denies sexual assault claims in new court filing
In a July 11 court filing, famed luxury broker Tal Alexander denied claims against him in a lawsuit asserting that he and his brothers, Oren and Alon, raped an NYC woman in 2012
by Marian McPherson Jul 15
Alexander brothers rape allegations draw scrutiny from FBI
Women who claim to be victims of the Alexander brothers, or witnesses to alleged assaults, have been approached by agents from an FBI task force, 'The Wall Street Journal' reported Tuesday
Tal Alexander joins brother, Oren, in stepping down from Official
Official co-founder Nicole Oge said the decision for Tal to step away was a mutual one. Tal's lawyer, Deanna Paul, said he wouldn't let recent rape claims 'be a further distraction' to the firm or clients
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 26
Oldest Alexander, Tal, named in sexual assault suit for 1st time
The lawsuit filed in New York on Tuesday alleges that Tal and Alon Alexander sexually assaulted a victim in 2012, while Oren Alexander allegedly orchestrated the encounter and looked on
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Assault allegations mount against Oren Alexander and twin brother
Nearly 30 alleged victims have come forward in the last week. Reddit users in New York and Miami also claimed that the brothers' violence against women had been 'an open secret' for years
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 13
Oren Alexander accused of sexual assault and rape in NY lawsuits
The luxury broker and his twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been named in 2 separate lawsuits filed in New York County Supreme Court. The incidents allegedly took place in 2010 and 2012
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 10
Full-floor unit at Aman New York sells for $61.58M
The 6,300-square-foot unit was purchased by Hong Kong-based private equity exec Terence Chan, and initially asked more than $70M. Tal Alexander of Official repped the buyer
Watson Salari Group makes it Official, leaves Coldwell Banker
Teammates Brent Watson and Marco Salari will become founding agents for Official in Los Angeles. The team has closed more than $2.75B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31