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Community Mourns Passing of Renowned Jefferson County Judge and Public Servant, Lee Clary

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Watertown, NY — Former Jefferson County Court Judge Lee Clary, known for his profound impact on the local community and legal field, passed away at the age of 86. His death was confirmed to have occurred peacefully at Samaritan Medical Center last Thursday. Born on October 13, 1937, in Geneva, New York, Clary was a lifelong advocate for justice and public service. After earning a philosophy degree from St. Bernard’s Seminary in Rochester and completing his legal studies at Syracuse University, where he met his future wife, Shirley A. McDonald, Clary embarked on a distinguished … Read more

Landmark Lawsuit Claims Tech Software Sparked Nationwide Rent Collusion Scandal

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Washington — In a landmark case, federal regulators have filed a lawsuit against a leading technology company, alleging its software tools facilitated unlawful rent collusion among large U.S. property management firms. The case highlights growing concerns around the use of automated technology in setting rental prices across the nation. According to documents filed in court this week, the software in question purportedly allowed companies to share sensitive rental pricing information with each other. This process allegedly enabled a pattern of price-fixing, artificially inflating costs for renters and violating antitrust laws aimed at protecting free market … Read more

Jury Deadlocked on Major Charges in Jana Giron Trial

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Tucson, Arizona – In a significant legal decision, a jury failed to reach a verdict on the most serious allegations facing Jana Giron. After extensive deliberations, the court declared a mistrial on several charges, highlighting the complexities involved in the case. The allegations against Giron included charges that were seen as pivotal in determining the trajectory of her case. Yet, despite the extensive evidence presented, the jurors found themselves deadlocked, unable to come to a unanimous decision. This outcome underscores the often uncertain nature of jury trials, where varied interpretations of the law and evidence … Read more

Justice Department Targets RealPage Inc. in Lawsuit, Alleging Rent Price-Fixing Scheme Using Advanced Algorithms

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department has launched a significant legal battle against RealPage Inc., a prominent real estate software firm, for allegedly manipulating rental market prices through its pricing algorithm. In a concerted effort with multiple state attorneys general from regions including North Carolina and California, the federal agency has charged the company with breaching antitrust laws, potentially leading to unjustifiably high rents for millions of Americans. According to the lawsuit, RealPage’s platform enables landlords nationwide to synchronize their rental pricing strategies, diminishing the competitive practices that typically help keep housing costs in check. … Read more