Settles

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

Duke University Settles Financial Aid Antitrust Lawsuit and Addresses Academic Fraud Allegations in Council Meeting

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Durham, North Carolina – The Duke University Academic Council discussed important topics at its recent meeting, including the university’s decision to settle a financial aid antitrust lawsuit and its response to allegations of data fraud against Professor of Business Administration Dan Ariely. The council also engaged in a conversation about Duke Athletics with Andrew Janiak, chair of the Athletic Council, and Linda Franzoni, Duke’s faculty athletic representative for the NCAA and ACC. During the meeting, Trina Jones, chair of the council, paid tribute to Hans Van Miegroet, a beloved professor of art and art history … Read more

City of Golden Valley Settles Lawsuit with Former Interim Police Chief, Paying $162,500 in Settlement

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Golden Valley, Minnesota – The city of Golden Valley has reached a settlement in a lawsuit with its former interim police chief. The League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust paid $162,500 on behalf of the city to resolve the suit. The lawsuit, filed in June 2023 by Scott Nadeau, alleged reverse discrimination by the city. Nadeau, a white man, claimed that he was the most qualified candidate for the police chief position in Golden Valley. However, he alleged that the city chose to hire Virgil Green, a black man, instead. Nadeau and his attorneys sought … Read more

Former Orange County Spokesman Settles Discrimination Lawsuit, Resigns from Position

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GOSHEN, N.Y. – A discrimination lawsuit brought by a former Orange County spokesman against his former supervisor has been settled. Justin Rodriguez, who served as an assistant to the Orange County executive, will also be leaving his position. Rodriguez claimed that his supervisor, Harold Porr, created a hostile work environment based on his religious and ethnic background. His lawsuit alleged that Porr, who was aware that Rodriguez’s mother is Jewish and his father is of Puerto Rican descent, made derogatory comments and exhibited demeaning behavior towards him. Rodriguez refrained from making an official complaint out … Read more