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Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations

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Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife have been called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Continue reading →

Gibson plaintiffs to depose eXp and Weichert over ‘sweetheart deal’

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Real estate companies eXp and Weichert will have to offer representatives who are best able to testify regarding settlement negotiations in the separate, but similar, Hooper commission suit. Continue reading →

Sibcy Cline settlement makes it past 1st round in court

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Judge Stephen R. Bough of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri granted preliminary approval to the $895,000 deal, finding it “fair, reasonable and adequate.” Continue reading →

Judge orders eXp to turn over ‘sweetheart deal’ negotiation docs

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Court probes “reverse auction” allegations while plaintiffs seek preliminary approval of deals with eXp Realty, Weichert, Mark Spain Real Estate and Atlanta Communities Real Estate. Continue reading →

NAR settlement appeals add up as law professor signals new objection

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University at Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier on Monday informed Judge Stephen Bough she would follow in the footsteps of fellow objectors who have appealed the Nov. 26 ruling. Continue reading →

Judge lays out reasoning for NAR settlement approval

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Judge Stephen R. Bough overruled all objections to the National Association of Realtors and HomeServices deals and awarded attorneys one-third of the settlement amounts as requested. Continue reading →

In latest Gibson ruling, judge offers clues on fate of NAR settlement

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Judge Stephen R. Bough, who ruled on Sitzer | Burnett, said Gibson deals “provide a significant financial recovery to the Settlement Class in light of the strengths and weaknesses of the case.” Continue reading →

HomeServices commission settlement gets prelim approval

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HomeServices previously agreed to pay $250 million to settle various commission suits. A final approval hearing is set for November. Continue reading →

Buyer appeals Keller Williams, Anywhere, RE/MAX settlements

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The franchisors are not required to implement the business practice changes they agreed to until after the appeals process. Continue reading →

Sitzer judge indicates his support for proposed NAR settlement

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Judge Stephen R. Bough said payouts and practice changes in NAR’s deal, added to those in the Keller Williams, Anywhere and RE/MAX settlements, represent “substantial benefits” for sellers. Continue reading →