John Amos’ Death: Probate War Fueled by Wrongful Death and Elder Abuse Claims

John Amos’ Death: Probate War Fueled by Wrongful Death and Elder Abuse Claims

While actor John Amos’ official cause of death was listed as congestive heart failure, his daughter, Shannon Amos, contends it wasn’t entirely natural. She alleges that her brother, Kelly Christopher (K.C.) Amos,... Read more »
Breach of Fiduciary Duty Statute of Limitations: How Wiese Limits Claims Involving Separate Property

Breach of Fiduciary Duty Statute of Limitations: How Wiese Limits Claims Involving Separate Property

When fiduciary duties are breached between spouses or domestic partners, California’s Family Code provides a statutory remedy. But what happens when those breaches involve separate property, and the alleged misconduct occurred over... Read more »
Jobless claims keep mortgage rates elevated

Jobless claims keep mortgage rates elevated

Today, the jobless claims data again showed why mortgage rates continue to be elevated, confirming that the labor market isn’t breaking. The labor market is getting softer but hasn’t broken yet, as... Read more »
Michigan lawsuit claims Realtor memberships have no value

Michigan lawsuit claims Realtor memberships have no value

Plaintiffs Douglas Hardy, Glenn Champion and Dylan Tent on Thursday filed an amended complaint in their antitrust suit against the National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the U.S. District Court for the... Read more »
Citadel agrees to pay .5M to settle DOJ’s redlining claims

Citadel agrees to pay $6.5M to settle DOJ’s redlining claims

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Thursday a $6.5 million agreement with Citadel Federal Credit Union to settle allegations of lending discrimination in certain neighborhoods of Philadelphia with majority Black... Read more »
Long Beach Claims LA County’s Fastest-Selling ZIP Code

Long Beach Claims LA County’s Fastest-Selling ZIP Code

The hottest home-selling market in L.A. isn’t in L.A. It’s Long Beach. The fastest-selling housing market by ZIP code in Los Angeles County is Long Beach’s 90808, with 37 days to move... Read more »
DOJ, Nutter Home Loans reach .4M settlement over False Claims Act allegations

DOJ, Nutter Home Loans reach $2.4M settlement over False Claims Act allegations

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced this week that it has secured a $2.4 million settlement from James B. Nutter & Co., aka Nutter Home Loans, to resolve allegations that the... Read more »
DOJ, Nutter Home Loans reach .4M settlement over False Claims Act allegations

NAR addresses ‘incorrect claims’ in Biden’s housing proposal speech

Although the National Association of Realtors (NAR) is grateful for the White House’s focus on the nation’s affordable housing crisis, the trade group was not thrilled about remarks President Joe Biden made... Read more »
National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers

National Association of REALTORS® Reaches Agreement to Resolve Nationwide Claims Brought by Home Sellers

CHICAGO, IL—The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) today announced an agreement that would end litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. The agreement would resolve claims... Read more »
Judge Validates Buyer Claims; Ex-eXp Agent Responds to Assault Claims — RISMedia

Judge Validates Buyer Claims; Ex-eXp Agent Responds to Assault Claims — RISMedia

Editor’s note: The COURT REPORT is RISMedia’s weekly look at current and upcoming lawsuits, investigations and other legal developments around real estate. In the wake of a revealing and foreboding intervention by... Read more »