Compass faces another ‘theft of trade secrets’ lawsuit

A Pennsylvania-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate affiliate has filed a lawsuit against Compass for helping a former agent breach several covenants, including non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation. Continue reading

Compass faces fourth lawsuit since initial public offering

Former Compass agents Todd and Lisa Sheppard have filed a class-action suit against the brokerage for price-fixing and making unfair commission deductions. Continue reading

Compass sued over rental where party-goer was fatally shot

The brokerage says that the agent who allegedly knew the property would be used as a party venue was fired about a month ago. Continue reading

New Compass agents countersue Howard Hanna for withholding compensation

Jennifer Crouse and Michael Hornung claim Howard Hanna owes them tens of thousands of dollars for work they did before being recruited by Compass. Continue reading

Compass sues REBNY, alleges conspiracy with other brokerages

Compass says the New York organization has worked with Douglas Elliman and the Corcoran Group to “thwart competitors” and “smother” competition. Continue reading

Realogy title company cuts brokerage’s commission at seller request

Engel & Völkers Austin is suing Independence Title and homeseller Robert Turner. Turner is countersuing, alleging breach of fiduciary duty. The case is set for trial on May 4. Continue reading

Court upholds $6.75M award for graffiti destroyed at 5Pointz

Twenty-one artists will be awarded $6.75 million seven years after suing developer Gerald Wolkoff for whitewashing their work at graffiti art mecca 5Pointz. Continue reading

Agent switcheroo sees Compass, Sotheby’s swapping notable teams

Atlanta agent Jere Metcalf is returning to Sotheby’s after leaving for Compass in 2018. Meanwhile, Washington, D.C. agent Marc Fleisher is leaving Sotheby’s for Compass. Continue reading