Douglas Elliman's California business caught in legal crossfireDouglas Elliman is facing lawsuits for alleged kickbacks and unethical practices that favor specific agents, particularly the Altman Brothers.
Opinion: Broker-to-broker referral exemption does not apply to agent-matching platformsKickbacks and unearned fees are prohibited in real estate settlement services, with limited exemptions for cooperative arrangements among real estate agents and brokers.
D.C. attorney general alleges 'widespread' title insurance kickbacksFour title insurance companies will pay $3.29 million to settle illegal kickback claims, affecting consumer choices and competitive practices.
Four title firms settle kickback charges in D.C. But they're not RESPA violationsFour title insurance firms settled for $3.3 million for kickback violations in D.C. involving real estate agents.
Opinion: Broker-to-broker referral exemption does not apply to agent-matching platformsKickbacks and unearned fees are prohibited in real estate settlement services, with limited exemptions for cooperative arrangements among real estate agents and brokers.
D.C. attorney general alleges 'widespread' title insurance kickbacksFour title insurance companies will pay $3.29 million to settle illegal kickback claims, affecting consumer choices and competitive practices.
Four title firms settle kickback charges in D.C. But they're not RESPA violationsFour title insurance firms settled for $3.3 million for kickback violations in D.C. involving real estate agents.
Methodist Hospital Settles $17.3 Million in Fraud AllegationsBrooklyn Methodist Hospital settled for $17.3 million over alleged kickbacks to physicians at chemotherapy center.Hospital voluntarily disclosed conduct, leading to mitigation of penalties.
70 NYC Housing Authority employees arrested in corruption investigation70 NYC housing employees charged with accepting kickbacksLargest number of federal bribery charges in history