DOJ removes Nosalek settlement objection — with a strong warning

The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action. Continue reading

DOJ signals withdrawal of MLS PIN settlement objection in Nosalek

The fourth amended settlement, if approved, would prohibit offers of cooperative compensation on MLS PIN’s platform and raises the total proposed settlement fund from $3 million to $3.95 million. Continue reading

DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive

A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging. Continue reading

DOJ raises concerns with Nosalek settlement in latest court filing

A Supplemental Statement of Interest filed on Monday by the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the settlement only offers “cosmetic changes” to MLS PIN’s agent compensation rules. Continue reading