More agents leave Official in wake of Alexander brothers’ departures

At least five 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. Continue reading

Elliman shareholder says Howard Lorber deserves bonus claw back

Shareholder Bradley Tirpak said in a letter to investors published on Wednesday that Lorber’s leadership had fallen short as the firm has continued to see financial losses and scrutiny amid the Alexander brothers sexual assault scandal. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman, Side execs knew of Alexander bros, sources claim

New reports from “The New York Times” and “The Wall Street Journal” suggest that executives at Douglas Elliman and Side had heard about sexual assault allegations made against the Alexander brothers while they worked for their firms. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Marilyn Monroe’s former home achieves cultural monument status

The home’s current owners, heiress Brinah Milstein and reality TV producer Roy Bank, had hoped to demolish the home and said that instead of selling, they will continue their legal fight against the city of LA. Continue reading

Tal Alexander joins brother, Oren, in stepping down from Official

Official co-founder Nicole Oge said the decision for Tal to step away from the firm 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. Continue reading

DOJ urges court to overturn judgment in REX v. Zillow

“The judge’s decision created a loophole that could allow associations to sidestep antitrust scrutiny by cloaking restrictive rules as optional,” the DOJ’s filing states. The brief may give REX a new leg up in its case. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

Oren Alexander accused of sexual assault and rape in NY lawsuits

The luxury broker and his twin brother, Alon Alexander, have been named in two separate lawsuits filed in New York County Supreme Court. The suits are regarding acts that allegedly took place in 2010 and 2012. Continue reading

Katy Perry declares victory in battle over vet’s Montecito home

Four years after first engaging in a legal battle with disabled veteran Carl Westcott over the purchase of a Montecito mansion, pop star Katy Perry has finally emerged with the home’s title in hand. Continue reading