First American settles ‘no-poach’ allegations with New York AG

The $4.5 million agreement follows similar settlements with “big four” title insurance underwriters Fidelity National Financial, Old Republic National Title Insurance and Stewart Title Guaranty. Continue reading

Donald Trump found liable for fraud for inflating real estate holdings

A New York State judge found that the former president and his associates deceived banks, insurers and others by massively overvaluing his net worth. Continue reading

Fidelity to pay $3.5M in crackdown on ‘no-poach’ agreements

Five title insurance companies have paid $8.25 million in the last 18 months to settle antitrust allegations leveled by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Continue reading

5 properties Trump is accused of overvaluing in new civil lawsuit

The former president was hit with a lawsuit that accuses him, among other charges, of drastically overstating the value of his real estate holdings. Continue reading

3 years after big Newsday exposé, penalties come for brokerages

Keller Williams Greater Nassau, Keller Williams Realty Elite, and Laffey Real Estate will pay $115,000 as part of a settlement, the New York State Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday. Continue reading

High profile firm to turn over info on Trump’s real estate deals

Cushman & Wakefield was going to have to pay $10,000 for not complying with subpoenas that are part of an investigation into the Trump Organization. Continue reading