Transparency

Northern Michigan Realtors Emphasize Transparency and Good Faith Amidst $1.8 Billion Real Estate Lawsuit

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Traverse City, Michigan – A recent $1.8 billion real estate lawsuit has sparked discussions about potential changes in the way real estate transactions are conducted. In the case of Sitzer v. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), the initial judgment ruled in favor of home sellers against NAR and several major brokerages, alleging conspiracy to artificially inflate agent commissions. While the lawsuit is being appealed, the possibility of a different fee structure for agents has emerged. This could include options such as decoupling the fees or implementing a fee-for-service or referral fee model. Local real … Read more

Parent Group and Survivors Withdraw Lawsuit Against Michigan State University, Paving the Way for Transparency in Nassar Scandal

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Lansing, Michigan – A parent group and the Sister Survivors, who emerged from the Larry Nassar scandal at Michigan State University, have decided to drop their lawsuit against the university, according to a spokesperson. The decision comes after the group reached out to the Attorney General’s office to ensure that the university exhibits transparency in its actions. Azzam Elder, the attorney representing the parent group known as POSSEE and the Sister Survivors, expressed satisfaction with the withdrawal of the lawsuit, stating that it is a victory in the ongoing pursuit of truth surrounding the Nassar … Read more

Arkansas Judge Rejects Attorney General’s FOIA Lawsuit, Declares Victory for Prison Board Transparency

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FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – In a recent court ruling, an Arkansas judge has dismissed the attorney general’s lawsuit against the state prison board. The lawsuit, which was centered around the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), has been the subject of much debate and legal back-and-forth. The attorney general had filed the lawsuit against the prison board, alleging that they had violated the FOIA by not releasing certain documents and records. This legal action was seen as an attempt to improve transparency and accountability within the state’s prison system. However, the judge ultimately sided with the prison … Read more

New Hawaii Law Requires Transparency and Accountability in Police Use of Force

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HONOLULU, HAWAII – A new law took effect on January 1st, requiring all police agencies in Hawaii to have accessible written policies on the use of force. This legislation, known as Act 190, also allows these policies and related training to be presented as evidence in legal proceedings. The law mandates that law enforcement officers report instances of excessive force by their colleagues and receive training aimed at reducing the use of excessive force. Act 190 was signed into law by Governor Josh Green in July of the previous year. The bill, Senate Bill 151, … Read more