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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

The Supreme Court to Decide on Insurer Participation in Bankruptcies, Potentially Impacting the Surge in Mass Tort Lawsuits

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New York, NY – A case coming before the U.S. Supreme Court this term may have far-reaching consequences for the nation’s mass tort lawsuits. The issue at hand is whether insurers should be allowed to participate in bankruptcies where tort claims are involved. Currently, debtors and creditors have the right to participate, but insurers are often left out. The question is whether insurers, who play a role in defending tort cases, should be considered “party-in-interest” and have a say in the bankruptcy process. The Supreme Court will weigh in on this issue in the case … Read more

Former President Trump’s Defense Lawyer Accuses Judge of Preferential Treatment, Potentially Challenging Verdict in Defamation Lawsuit

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NEW YORK, NY – A defense lawyer representing former US President Donald Trump has filed a letter in US District Court, arguing for the recusal of Judge Lewis Kaplan in a recent defamation lawsuit. The defense claims that Judge Kaplan displayed “preferential treatment” towards the lead counsel for author E. Jean Carroll, potentially casting doubt on the $83.3 million verdict awarded to Carroll. The defense attorney, Alina Habba, filed the letter after an unnamed source alleged in a New York Post article that Judge Kaplan had a previous close relationship with Carroll’s lead counsel, Roberta … Read more

Federal Appeals Panel Questions Trump’s Claim of Immunity in Election Subversion Case, Potentially Impacting Presidential Power and Accountability

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Washington, DC – A federal appeals panel expressed serious doubts regarding former President Donald Trump’s argument that he cannot be prosecuted for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election. The panel raised concerns about the far-reaching implications of absolute presidential immunity. During the hearing, Trump’s lawyers contended that their client’s federal election subversion indictment should be dismissed due to his immunity from prosecution. However, the judges on the panel questioned whether this immunity theory would permit presidents to engage in activities such as selling pardons or even assassinating political opponents. Special counsel Jack Smith’s team … Read more