Taylor Frankie Paul Is Given Temporary Restraining Order Against Ex Dakota Mortensen—as Judge Rules Their Son Will Remain With His Father

Taylor Frankie Paul Is Given Temporary Restraining Order Against Ex Dakota Mortensen—as Judge Rules Their Son Will Remain With His Father

“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Taylor Frankie Paul has been granted a temporary restraining order against her ex-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen—even as a judge determined that the former couple’s son, Ever,... Read more »

First ‘Survivor’ Winner Richard Hatch Owes $3.3 Million on Winnings, Judge Says

Richard Hatch, the winner of the first season of “Survivor,” must pay taxes on his winnings that he’s been disputing since the show’s conclusion in 2000. But, his sister won’t have to... Read more »
Judge denies NWMLS bid to dismiss Compass antitrust suit

Judge denies NWMLS bid to dismiss Compass antitrust suit

NWMLS filed its motion to dismiss the lawsuit in early July 2025, claiming that it has “no duty to deal” with Compass.  In his ruling earlier this week, Judge Whitehead wrote that... Read more »
Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas to Fed over Powell testimony

Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas to Fed over Powell testimony

Judge James Boasberg agreed. “There is abundant evidence that the subpoenas’ dominant (if not sole) purpose is to harass and pressure Powell either to yield to the President or to resign and... Read more »
She directed .7 million from her elderly clients to her husband’s company. The judge approved every penny

She directed $2.7 million from her elderly clients to her husband’s company. The judge approved every penny

Illustration by Gabe Hongsdusit for CalMatters, based on images from Facebook and court records, and provided by family members. If you are a California resident helping an aging parent, or you have... Read more »
Can fire-resistant homes be sexy? ‘You be the judge,’ says this Palisades architect

Can fire-resistant homes be sexy? ‘You be the judge,’ says this Palisades architect

At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a charming Spanish-revival, quintessentially Californian home — but this Pacific Palisades rebuild is constructed like a tank. Every exterior wall of the steel-framed... Read more »
Judge recommends dropping CT Realtors, Smart MLS, WeSERV from Zea suit

Judge recommends dropping CT Realtors, Smart MLS, WeSERV from Zea suit

The rules in question relate to the mandatory display of a listing broker’s contact information on the listing page in an IDX display, the commission lawsuit mandate for buyer agency agreements and... Read more »
Judge Orders Zillow And Redfin To Provide Docs In Antitrust Case

Judge Orders Zillow And Redfin To Provide Docs In Antitrust Case

A legal filing submitted last week requests a number of communications between Zillow and Redfin employees related to the firms’ rental syndication agreement. It looks like portals Zillow and Redfin will have... Read more »
Judge Denies Compass Request To Stop Zillow’s Listing Policy

Judge Denies Compass Request To Stop Zillow’s Listing Policy

Compass filed the lawsuit last summer and asked the court to stop Zillow from enforcing its Listing Access Standards. In a Friday ruling, the judge said Compass “has not shown a likelihood... Read more »
Judge Valderrama’s ‘roadmap’ for successful antitrust litigation in affordable housing crisis

Judge Valderrama’s ‘roadmap’ for successful antitrust litigation in affordable housing crisis

“The Court accepts as true all of the well-pleaded facts in the Complaint and draws all reasonable inferences in favor of Plaintiffs.” So said U.S. District Judge Franklin Valderrama on 12.4.2025. According... Read more »