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Real estate has become lawsuit-happy, and it’s killing our credibility

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Real estate leaders can either keep fighting for control or start working to lift each other, and the industry, higher, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading →

Black Knight awarded $155.2M in PennyMac trade secrets lawsuit

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PennyMac is putting a positive spin on the arbitrator’s ruling, saying the decision allows it to continue to use the disputed loan servicing software “free and clear of any restrictions.” Continue reading →

Court orders new trial in Zillow-VHT listing photo saga

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After nearly six years, court will decide whether real estate behemoth willfully infringed on thousands of photos. Continue reading →

WATCH: 6 pitfalls that can get agents in legal trouble

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Copyright and intellectual property, deceptive images, audio-visual recording, cannabis, smart-home tech and teams — these are all legal pitfalls real estate agents need to be aware of to avoid fines, legal trouble and even prison. Tune into the entire… Continue reading →

6 legal tips to help agents avoid prison

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As real estate agents go about their work, potential legal issues can lurk and strike unexpectedly. Legal expert Trista Curzydlo took the stage at Inman Connect New York 2019 Tuesday morning to help agents and brokers avoid that fate. Continue reading →