A three-judge panel for the Washington, D.C., circuit seemed inclined to let the agency resume its probe into the National Association of Realtors’ cooperative compensation and pocket listing rules. Continue reading
The National Association of Realtors, Keller Williams, HomeServices and its subsidiaries BHH Affiliates and HSF Affiliates submitted their trial briefs ahead of the antitrust trial in Kansas City. Continue reading
Top Agent Network’s case against the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy will move forward after the Ninth Circuit court ruled to overturn a lower court ruling on Monday. Continue reading
In a Friday brief, the Department of Justice argued the National Association of Realtors’ pocket listing and commission rules need “to be assessed on their merits” on whether they cost American homebuyers billions of dollars a year. Continue reading
In a “friend of the court” brief, the Chamber said the government should have to keep its promise to not investigate the National Association of Realtors’ commission and pocket listing policies. Continue reading
In a new brief, NAR claims the DOJ’s argument for resuming its probe would “destabilize the law.” The agency has sought to overturn an earlier ruling that quashed a request for more information. Continue reading
The antitrust enforcer will get 5 minutes at oral arguments in Top Agent Network’s appeal to overturn a lower court ruling tossing its case against NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading
The U.S. Department of Justice wants “to resume its consequential investigation of conduct that affects over $100 billion in broker fees paid by Americans annually,” according to an appeal. Continue reading
The antitrust enforcer wants a higher court to overturn a ruling that limits its investigation into the Realtor trade group’s Participation Rule and Clear Cooperation Policy. Continue reading
In an amicus brief filed Monday the antitrust enforcer argues that a lower court incorrectly tossed a case filed by Top Agent Network over the National Association of Realtors’ pocket listing policy. Continue reading