An enormous nationwide lawsuit has caused several brokerages, including one owned by Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway, to cough up hundreds of millions.
$250 Million Settlement
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By MICHAEL LIEDTKE – AP Technology Writer
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Longtime Apple executive Phil Schiller on Wednesday acknowledged a court-ordered makeover of the U.S. payment s… Read More
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Introduction
Google Apple and Meta in Focus-In a significant development for digital regulation, tech giants Google, Apple, and Meta (formerly known as Facebook). Are set to face the fir… Read More
Divestiture is a strategic business move wherein a company sells, spins off, or otherwise disposes of a portion of its assets, subsidiaries, or business units. This strategic action is often… Read More
Following a pivotal antitrust lawsuit settlement, the landscape of US real estate agent commission, specifically how much commission do realtors (estate agents) make and the negotiation of e… Read More
By Alex Veiga | The Associated Press
A real estate company owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has agreed to pay $250 million to settle lawsuits nationwide claiming that longs… Read More
HomeServices of America, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States and owned by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Energy, has agreed to settle a series of la… Read More
As the industry continues to innovate and disrupt traditional financial institutions, regulatory frameworks play a crucial role in ensuring customer protection, maintaining stability in fina… Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Google on Friday began removing California news websites from some people’s search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state Legislature pass… Read More
By Adam Beam and Trân Nguyen | The Associated Press
Google on Friday began removing California news websites from some people’s search results, a test that acted as a threat shou… Read More
IntroductionTensions are high between Indian app developers and the Google Play Store after a recent delisting incident. The issue? Commissions and a perceived lack of control for Indian bus… Read More
As we continue to navigate the dynamic landscape of the real estate market in the second quarter of 2024, recent developments involving the National Association of REALTORS® have stirred… Read More
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(Bloomberg) — The Justice Department can reopen an antitrust probe into the National Association of Realtors, an appeals court ruled Friday, rejecting a bid by the real esta… Read More
The National Association of Realtors’ proposed antitrust settlement will end buyer’s broker commissions being communicated over the local Multiple Listing Services in the months… Read More
Bring Chicago Home’s loss at the polls is the second time a progressive tax has failed in Illinois in recent years: first, a graduated marginal income tax, the unfortunately dubbed &ld… Read More
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Apple’s tough year just got worse.
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Major changes are happening in how folks purchase and sell homes in the USA. A recent legal settlement by the National Association of Realtors might completely change how real estate agents… Read More
A bombshell NAR settlement might convey wide-sweeping adjustments to the housing market. After a snowball of NAR lawsuits, the realtor affiliation agreed to accept a whopping $418 million a… Read More
Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Elon Musk’s X and Match Group on Wednesday joined “Fortnite” video game maker Epic Games’ protest against Apple app store payment disp… Read More
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) case has been making headlines recently, raising concerns and questions among home buyers and sellers. This case revolves around antitrust allegati… Read More
The National Association of Realtors (NAR), a powerful organization, that has set the guidelines for home sales for decades has agreed to make several changes to its policies to settle class… Read More
One thing is known for sure about a proposed settlement of a massive antitrust case against Realtors: the home selling process is about to change, and with it, how buyers and sellers compe… Read More
Within the domain of genuine bequest exchanges, understanding the flow of relator commissions is fundamental for both domestic buyers and vendors. Relator commission, often a rate of the ult… Read More
In a significant turn of events, Apple has reversed its decision and granted Epic Games the green light to launch Fortnite in the European market. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the… Read More
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Apple faces a hefty fine of €1.8 billion from the European Commission (EC) for using its App Store to engage in anti-competitive behavior in the music streaming industry. The EC conduct… Read More
A U.S. judge in Chicago, U.S. District Judge Andrea Wood, has ruled that The National Association of Realtors along with several corporate home brokerages will face a proposed class acti… Read More
Editor’s Note: In today’s guest column, Shah Gilani, the Chief Investment Strategist at Manward Press, is giving you a guided tour through the history of the markets – and… Read More
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has added his voice to these criticizing Apple’s compliance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation, which forces Apple to open up its A… Read More
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has added his voice to those criticizing Apple’s compliance with the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulation, which forces Apple to open up its App… Read More
Understanding the Lawsuits Challenging Real Estate Commissions and What They Mean for Real Estate Markets
There have been lots of headlines recently about the lawsuits filed agains… Read More
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Democrats have spent much—some might say all—of the last two presidential el… Read More
Count Spotify among those not thrilled with how Apple has chosen to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which sets the stage for sideloading apps, alternative app stores, b… Read More
Apple procède à une refonte significative de son iOS, de Safari et de l'App Store en réponse aux réglementations antitrust strictes de l'Union européenne… Read More
Apple is making major changes to its U.S. iOS App Store policies, and developers are now able to direct customers to a non-App Store purchasing option for digital goods. Apple is allowing ap… Read More
In a recent development, online home-listing giant Zillow (ZG.O) successfully thwarted a bid by discount home brokerage REX – Real Estate Exchange for a new trial in a federal laws… Read More
An anonymous reader shares a report: Fortnite maker Epic Games is not happy about how Apple intends to comply with a district court's injunction that permitted app developers to direct users… Read More
Introduction
In a landmark ruling that sent shockwaves through the real estate industry, a federal jury awarded home sellers a whopping $1.8 billion in a class-action lawsuit against the Nat… Read More
Consumer attorneys, engaged in a legal battle against the commissions paid by home sellers to buyer’s agents, are pushing for the consolidation of multiple cases in Missouri. This… Read More
Summary: Apple, once considered an unstoppable tech juggernaut, has experienced a notable 4% decline in stock value as financial analysts voice concerns over the company’s market capit… Read More
Google’s defeat in its antitrust battle with Epic Games was a sweeping victory for the Fortnite maker and a significant upset to the business model underpinning the mobile app ecosyste… Read More