Justice

Justice Department Sues Tech Firm Over Allegations of Rent Collusion Among Landlords

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice, along with eight state attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a prominent provider of property management software. This legal move challenges the company’s practices which, according to the DOJ, enabled landlords across the nation to coordinate on setting higher rents, affecting millions of tenants in the process. RealPage, based in Richardson, Texas, offers software that manages approximately 16 million rental units, primarily in the Sun Belt and Southern United States. The federal lawsuit, which was lodged in a North Carolina federal court, claims that RealPage holds a … Read more

Judges Mandate Justice Minister Levin to Schedule Election for Supreme Court President

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Jerusalem, Israel — An Israeli judicial panel has mandated Justice Minister Yariv Levin to convene the traditional committee responsible for electing the president of Israel’s Supreme Court. This directive challenges the current government’s attempts to overhaul the judicial system, which critics argue would limit the judiciary’s independence. The decision came after Levin abstained from scheduling the meeting of the Judges’ Election Committee, a pivotal body that selects the head of the highest court. The position is particularly key as it significantly influences court administration and judicial appointments. The court itself, in a rare step, responded … Read more

Boulder Community Seeks Justice: Jury Selection Begins in High-Profile Grocery Store Shooting Case

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Boulder, CO – Jury selection began this week in Boulder for the trial related to the March 2021 mass shooting at a local grocery store, where 10 individuals tragically lost their lives. The process marks a significant development more than three years after the incident that shook the Colorado community. The accused, Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, faces multiple charges including murder and attempted murder, stemming from the event at the Table Mesa King Soopers store. At the time of his arrest, Alissa was also found to be in possession of illegal ammunition magazines. Alissa, 25, … Read more

Justice Department Targets RealPage Inc. in Lawsuit, Alleging Rent Price-Fixing Scheme Using Advanced Algorithms

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Justice Department has launched a significant legal battle against RealPage Inc., a prominent real estate software firm, for allegedly manipulating rental market prices through its pricing algorithm. In a concerted effort with multiple state attorneys general from regions including North Carolina and California, the federal agency has charged the company with breaching antitrust laws, potentially leading to unjustifiably high rents for millions of Americans. According to the lawsuit, RealPage’s platform enables landlords nationwide to synchronize their rental pricing strategies, diminishing the competitive practices that typically help keep housing costs in check. … Read more