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Tensions Rise in MLB Players Association as Leadership Dispute Continues to Escalate

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New York City, New York – Tensions are escalating within the MLB Players Association as a contentious dispute over leadership unfolds. On Sunday, both sides fired fresh volleys, further intensifying the drama. Harry Marino, a lawyer who is being considered by some MLBPA members as a potential replacement for deputy executive director Bruce Meyer, alleged that players who expressed their opinions were subjected to threats, bullying, and retaliation from their peers. Marino’s claims were reported by The Athletic. In a statement, the 33-year-old lawyer stressed the importance of every union member’s right to freely express … Read more

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

National Association of Realtors Settles Lawsuit Over Inflated Real Estate Commissions, Potentially Shifting Costs for Homebuyers

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Chicago, IL – The National Association of Realtors has reached a settlement in a legal battle accusing the organization of artificially inflating real estate commissions. This agreement has the potential to significantly impact the amount consumers pay during real estate transactions. Representing approximately 1.5 million real estate agents across the country, the real estate group has agreed to pay a total of $418 million over the course of four years to resolve multiple cases. In addition to the financial settlement, the association has also committed to making changes to the regulations that critics argue have … Read more

Berkshire Hathaway Energy Joins Lawsuit Accusing National Association of Realtors of Conspiring to Keep Real Estate Commissions High Nationwide

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KANSAS CITY, Missouri – In a lawsuit filed on Monday, Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway was named as a defendant alongside several brokerages and the National Association of Realtors. The suit alleges that these entities conspired to artificially inflate real estate commissions across the nation. The addition of Berkshire Hathaway Energy to the case, which owns HomeServices of America, could potentially increase the financial exposure of the conglomerate. HomeServices was previously ordered to pay $1.78 billion in a similar antitrust lawsuit, a verdict that they plan to appeal. The complaint specifically accuses Berkshire Hathaway Energy of … Read more