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National Association of Realtors Settles Lawsuits, Sparks Major Changes in Real Estate Commission Policies

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Jacksonville, Florida – The National Association of Realtors (NAR) is making significant changes to its real estate policies following a series of lawsuits relating to the setting of agent commissions. The NAR recently agreed to pay $418 million in order to assist home sellers. One of the key changes involves the responsibility for paying the buyer’s agent. Under the new policy, the buyer will be required to pay their own agent unless the seller agrees to do so. Another notable rule modification is the prohibition on disclosing the amount of money agents receive for selling … Read more

Firefighter Convicted of Kidnapping in Cannabis Theft Retaliation, Faces City Employment Review

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ESTACADA, Oregon – A Portland firefighter has been found guilty of two counts of first-degree kidnapping after locking a man inside a shipping container in a bid to recover stolen cannabis. Douglas Bourland, 48, had allegedly scared Colbey Fleishman into revealing the whereabouts of around 260 pounds of marijuana that he had stolen from Bourland’s business, the Oregon Hemp House. The trial lasted for three days before a Multnomah County jury delivered the guilty verdicts against Bourland. He has been on unpaid leave from Portland Fire & Rescue since his indictment in August 2021. The … Read more

Law enforcement on high alert as rumors of ‘takeovers’ circulate at popular South Bay shopping centers

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TORRANCE, Calif. – Law enforcement in the South Bay area is increasing its presence at local shopping centers amid concerns of planned takeovers at two major malls. The Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance and the South Bay Pavilion mall in Carson have reportedly become the target of potential disruptions by youth groups. Police are taking these rumors seriously, as similar occurrences have led to outbreaks of violence in other communities. Torrance Police Chief Jay Hart addressed the situation, emphasizing the need to inform the community about the planned takeover. Chief Hart expressed his concerns … Read more

Landmark $60 Million Verdict in Infant Formula Lawsuit Sends Shockwaves Through the Industry as More NEC Lawsuits Await Federal Trial

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Chicago, Illinois – A jury has awarded $60 million to a mother whose premature baby died after developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) following the consumption of Enfamil formula. The grieving mother, Watson, argued that Mead Johnson, the manufacturer of Enfamil, failed to warn her or her doctors about the increased risk of NEC associated with the product. Watson’s lawyers presented evidence of long-standing studies and expert warnings linking cow’s milk-based infant formula, such as Enfamil and Abbott’s Similac, to a higher likelihood of NEC. The jury not only found in favor of Watson swiftly but also … Read more