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RealPage Faces Lawsuits Alleging Rental Market Cartel Collusion: What This Means for Renters and Landlords

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DALLAS, TEXAS – Lawsuits filed against RealPage, a Texas-based company, have brought attention to the role of algorithms in the rental market. The company is being accused of facilitating a cartel among major property managers, leading to higher rents for tenants and increased profits for landlords who utilize RealPage’s software. RealPage, however, denies any wrongdoing. The lawsuits have shed light on a new facet of cartel behavior, challenging conventional understanding of the concept. By allegedly creating a system that enables collusion among property managers, RealPage stands accused of manipulating prices and limiting competition within the … Read more

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Ohio Woman Facing Charges After Miscarriage Tragedy

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Warren, Ohio – A woman in Warren, Ohio, who had a miscarriage and was charged with “abuse of a corpse” last October, will now avoid prosecution after a Grand Jury chose not to indict her. Brittany Watts, 34, faced the possibility of up to a year in prison for the charge. This case is part of a disturbing trend of prosecutions and restrictions targeting pregnant women, including those who have miscarried or terminated their pregnancies, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion. According to reports, Watts delivered the fetus … Read more

Advocates Call for Revised Laws: Marijuana Use While Driving Remains Unresolved Issue in Oklahoma

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TULSA, Oklahoma – Attorneys in Oklahoma are raising concerns about the prosecution of marijuana use while driving, five years after the state legalized medical marijuana. Sabah Khalaf, a defense attorney specializing in DUI cases, argues that the law needs to be updated when it comes to driving under the influence of medical marijuana. Since the legalization of medical marijuana in Oklahoma, many individuals have turned to cannabis as a solution for pain and anxiety management. However, Khalaf believes that the law has not kept up with the changing landscape. Law enforcement officers report frequently encountering … Read more

Jury Awards $13.3 Million Verdict in Historic Child Abuse Lawsuit: Plaintiff Finds Empowerment and Healing

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White Plains, New York – A Westchester jury has awarded a $13.3 million verdict to a 68-year-old plaintiff who sued under the Child Victims Act. After just over an hour of deliberations, the panel decided to compensate Robert Vavasour for past and future suffering. Vavasour, represented by Jordan Rutsky of Merson Law, filed the lawsuit in 2020 against his late uncle Kevin Shanley. Vavasour had alleged that his uncle sexually abused him during a trip to Europe in the 1970s when he was 14 years old. The abuse continued even after their return. Shanley, who … Read more