Grounds

HomeServices Urges Dismissal of Homie’s Antitrust Suit on Grounds of Stale Claims and Timing in Ongoing Real Estate Legal Battles

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SALT LAKE CITY — A legal battle is brewing in Utah’s federal district court as HomeServices of America seeks to dismiss an antitrust lawsuit brought against it by Homie Technologies, a real estate firm advocating for lower commission rates. The lawsuit, filed earlier in the summer, accuses HomeServices and several other major real estate entities, including the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), of conspiring to squash innovative business models and boycott low-commission listings. HomeServices of America, headquartered in Minnesota, argues that the claims raised by Homie are outdated, asserting in their recent court filing that … Read more

Federal Court Revives Native American Tribe’s Lawsuit Over Casino Built on Sacred Grounds

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. — In a significant turn of events, the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reinstated a lawsuit by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation which contends that another tribe’s casino construction has violated the sanctity of their ancestral lands in Alabama. This case marks a poignant instance of inter-tribal legal strife over historical lands that hold deep cultural significance. The Oklahoma-based Muscogee Nation has long contested the development undertaken by the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, asserting that the land in question, known as Hickory Ground, is a sacred burial site. The Muscogee were … Read more

Pennsylvania Senator Douglas Mastriano Outlines Grounds for Libel in Recent Legal Action

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HARRISBURG, Pa. — In a noteworthy case that highlights the increasing tension between politicians and the media, Pennsylvania Sen. Douglas Mastriano is actively pursuing legal action against individuals and entities he claims have spread defamatory misinformation about his conduct and character. This legal battle underscores the broader discourse on the limits of free speech and the accountability of public figures and media establishments in the digital age. Mastriano’s complaint, centered around allegations of defamation, throws into sharp relief the complexities of discerning truth in an era dominated by fast-moving news cycles and pervasive social media … Read more

Colorado Church Wins Court Approval to Continue Sheltering Homeless on Its Grounds Amid Zoning Dispute

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Castle Rock, CO – A Colorado church has won a preliminary legal victory allowing it to continue offering shelter to the homeless on its property, despite objections from local authorities over zoning regulations. The federal court issued an injunction in favor of the Rock Church, located in Castle Rock, which had been prohibited from hosting the homeless since December due to a zoning dispute. The church, led by Pastor Mike Polhemus, has used its facilities, including two RVs, to provide temporary housing for those in need. This service was halted when the town’s board of … Read more