Legal-Advocacy
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
In Memoriam: Veteran Realtor, Association Executive Don Cummins III
The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors regrets to inform its membership of the tragic passing of real estate veteran, HGAR
LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS: RPAC Influence Beyond Politics
This month, I would like to bring to your attention an aspect of RPAC influence that goes under the radar
LEGAL CORNER: A Turn of Events: Recent ‘Caveat Emptor’ Decisions That Favor Purchasers
Over the years, this column has reviewed various court decisions issued by New York courts on the doctrine of “Caveat