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May 21, 2013
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Law & Ethics: In Court Articles

  • E-mail Might Equal E-Signature
    Fri, 03/15/2013

    Does an electronic business card in an agent’s e-mail constitute an electronic signature? The Court of Appeals of Arizona, Division 1, sent a case back to trial to determine whether it does.

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  • Brokerage No Part of the Ponzi Scheme
    Tue, 09/18/2012

    A district court ruled that a listing brokerage was entitled to keep its commissions from the sale of two apartment buildings in 2007, though the company buying the properties was being operated as a Ponzi scheme.

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  • Clarity on Brokerages’ Administrative Fees
    Wed, 07/18/2012

    Freeman, et al v. Quicken Loans Inc.  No. 10–1042

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  • Commission Cut Due to Property Description
    Sun, 01/01/2012

    An incomplete property description means a reduced commission.

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  • Large Verdict Against Brokerage
    Sat, 10/01/2011

    A commercial brokerage's interference with a developer's contracts proves costly.

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  • Commission-Split Policy Holds Up for Brokerage
    Fri, 07/01/2011

    A federal appellate court ruled that a sales associate was bound to follow the commission-split rules that he agreed to at his former brokerage even though he had transferred to a different subsidiary.

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  • Agent Loses Fight Against Bad Gossip Online
    Tue, 06/21/2011

    Online reviews of real estate professionals is rampant. But what happens when the review makes false accusations against you that could harm your business? A recent court case may set a precedent that you can't ignore.

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  • 2 Executives Sentenced in $3 Billion Fraud Ring
    Tue, 06/14/2011

    Two executives were sentenced to several years in prison for their involvement in a massive fraud ring that led to the collapse of one of the country's largest privately held mortgage lending companies, as well as a bank.

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  • Real Estate Talk Show Host Faces Fraud Charges
    Fri, 06/10/2011

    A South Florida real estate agent and talk show host is facing charges for allegedly using his talk show and real estate seminars to recruit investors for a Ponzi scheme.

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  • Frivolous Photo Copyright Appeal Leads to Fine
    Wed, 06/01/2011

    A home photographer is fined after frivolously pursuing a case against the local MLS.

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