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Federal Jury Awards $1.8 Billion to Home Sellers in Historic Lawsuit Against National Association of Realtors and Brokerages

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Kansas City, Missouri – A federal jury in Kansas City has ruled in favor of a class-action lawsuit, finding that the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and certain residential real estate brokerages engaged in a conspiracy to maintain artificially high commissions. The jury determined that the defendants colluded to enforce the “Mandatory Offer of Compensation Rule,” also known as cooperative compensation. This rule compelled sellers who wanted to list their properties on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) to offer compensation to the buyer’s agent. As a result, sellers were forced to pay inflated commissions, typically … Read more

Kurdish Journalist Suleiman Ahmed: Kidnapped and Held in Custody, Lawyers Face Obstacles in Obtaining Information and Access

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DOHUK, Kurdistan Region – Journalist Suleiman Ahmed, who was abducted by authorities from the Kurdistan Democratic Party, has been subjected to false and baseless charges, according to one of his lawyers. The lawyer emphasized that Suleiman had entered and returned from Rojava with official documents, as well as possessing official residency in southern Kurdistan. Before his kidnapping, he had no legal issues. Since Suleiman’s abduction, a team of lawyers has been formed to review his case. The lawyers attempted to meet with the Asayish of Dohuk, but were denied access to their client. The Asayish … Read more

Former Attorney Accused of $100 Million Scheme Fakes Memory Problems, Judge Rules

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LOS ANGELES, California – A judge has determined that Tom Girardi, the disgraced former attorney, is competent to stand trial for wire fraud charges. The decision, revealed in a recently unsealed 52-page document, comes after allegations of faking memory problems by Girardi, known for his involvement with reality star Erika Jayne and a high-profile legal career. U.S. Dist. Judge Josephine Staton raised doubts about Girardi’s credibility in her ruling. She stated that his denial of knowledge or memory loss regarding the charges against him lacked credibility. Moreover, the judge cited evidence suggesting that Girardi purposefully … Read more

Texas Tech Faces Lawsuit: Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Pop Isaacs, University Declares He’s ‘In Good Standing’

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Lubbock, Texas – Texas Tech University announced that Pop Isaacs, a staff member, is still considered to be in good standing despite facing a lawsuit over alleged sexual assault of a minor. The university’s response comes after a report highlighting the legal challenges faced by Isaacs. The lawsuit accuses Isaacs of sexual assault against a minor, and it is alleged to have occurred on campus. The details of the alleged incident have not been disclosed. Texas Tech did not provide information on any disciplinary action taken against Isaacs, but they emphasized that he is currently … Read more