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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

Alleged $1 Billion Mismanagement: Lawsuit Accuses Company’s Board of Bowing Down to Roger Penske

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Detroit, Michigan – A lawsuit filed against a company alleges that its board has shown excessive deference to Chairman Roger Penske, resulting in the mismanagement of over $1 billion. The suit claims that the board’s failure to exercise proper oversight has led to financial losses and harmed the company’s reputation. The plaintiff, who remains anonymous, accuses the board of negligence in their fiduciary duty to safeguard the company’s assets. They argue that Penske, a well-respected figure in the industry, has been given too much power and influence by the board, resulting in poor decision-making. According … Read more

Judge Approves $6 Billion Settlement in 3M Earplug Lawsuits, Clearing Path for Compensation to Veterans

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MIAMI, FL – A $6 billion settlement has been approved by Judge Rodgers in the 3M earplug lawsuits involving service members who claimed the earplugs were defective. The settlement includes a plan to issue $1 billion in unregistered stock as part of the payment. The stock’s value will be determined using a weighted average method commonly used by regulators. An investment manager and adviser will be employed to reduce investment risks as the stock is issued in tranches. In addition to the settlement, 3M has contributed $250 million to the Qualified Settlement Fund, which will … Read more

3M Approves $6 Billion Earplug Lawsuit Settlement for Veterans

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A federal judge has approved a $6 billion settlement in the 3M earplug lawsuits, according to recent news. The settlement aims to compensate service members who allege that the company’s combat earplugs were defective and caused hearing damage. The approval of the settlement involves the issuance of $1 billion in unregistered stock, which will be determined using a weighted average method. The stock will be issued in tranches to minimize the risk of stock dilution. As part of the settlement, 3M has contributed $250 million to a Qualified Settlement Fund, which will provide compensation to … Read more