Legal-Advocacy

NAR to Appeal Burnett Trial Verdict After Being Found Liable
KANSAS CITY, MO—The National Association of Realtors and two codefendants were found liable Tuesday (Oct. 31) in the federal

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: As the Climate Changes So Do the Laws
I don’t know about you, but it seems like I have heard the phrase “once in a lifetime storm”

LEGAL CORNER: Critical Changes to the New York Property Condition Disclosure Statement Act Effective on March 20, 2024
On Sept. 22, 2023, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed critical legislation amending Sections 262, 265 and 267 of New

NAR Forms New Commission to Address Association Culture
By Stacey Moncrieff CHICAGO—The National Association of Realtors announced on Tuesday (Oct. 10) the appointment of a new commission

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: A View From 30,000 Feet: Understanding Current Legal Issues in Today’s Real Estate Industry
If you’re anyone involved in the real estate industry today, you know the environment is a vortex of laws,

Attorney General, WRO Settle Discrimination Cases Against New Rochelle Real Estate Management Firm
Platzner International Group agreed to set aside 20 units for section 8 vouchers under an agreement with NY State.

Attorney General, WRO Settle Discrimination Cases Against New Rochelle Real Estate Management Firm
NEW YORK—New York Attorney General Letitia James announced an agreement on Oct. 10 with New Rochelle-based real estate company

Anywhere, RE/MAX in Proposed Settlement Agreements Will Not Require NAR Membership for Brokers/Agents
WHITE PLAINS—After brokerage firm Redfin recently announced its intent to leave the National Association of Realtors over sexual harassment

HGAR’s Caro Wins NYSAR’s ‘Alan Yassky Distinguished Serve Award’ for 2023
ALBANY—The New York State Association of Realtors announced on Oct. 6 it had honored Leah Caro of the Hudson

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: Not Enough Homes to Sell? Blame the Local Land Use Boards and Their Lack of Education
The “zombies” of issues left to be decided are poised to walk the halls again this coming legislative year. With

LEGAL CORNER: Ransomware and Cyber Threats: The Real Estate and Other Industries Are Under Attack, Again!
It is disheartening, but this column yet again has to address the very real threats that cyber-attacks and ransomware incidents

BARRISTER'S BRIEFING: A Teaching Moment: Addressing Sexual Harassment and a Hostile Workplace in the Real Estate Industry
By now you may have seen the headlines and heard the outrage and opinions being formed regarding the National Association