Rent set by algorithm? Berkeley bans landlords from using pricing softwareBerkeley has banned landlords from using pricing algorithms to counter rising rents and housing crisis.
Opinion | Shiny New Technology, Same Old Funny BusinessThe RealPage lawsuit highlights the dangers of algorithm-driven price fixing in the housing market.
Algorithms can aid price collusion, even if no humans actually talk to each other, US enforcers sayAlgorithms can be used for illegal price-fixing without direct human communication.The DOJ and FTC emphasize the importance of addressing algorithmic price-fixing cases.
Rent set by algorithm? Berkeley bans landlords from using pricing softwareBerkeley has banned landlords from using pricing algorithms to counter rising rents and housing crisis.
Opinion | Shiny New Technology, Same Old Funny BusinessThe RealPage lawsuit highlights the dangers of algorithm-driven price fixing in the housing market.
Algorithms can aid price collusion, even if no humans actually talk to each other, US enforcers sayAlgorithms can be used for illegal price-fixing without direct human communication.The DOJ and FTC emphasize the importance of addressing algorithmic price-fixing cases.
U.S. Plans to Accuse Software Maker of Enabling Collusion on RentsJustice Department plans to sue RealPage for facilitating rent price-fixing among landlords using its software.
Price fixing as a service - the claim against MultiPlanPrice fixing among competitors in real estate and healthcare violates antitrust laws, significantly harming consumers, doctors, and renters.
Alleged 'potato cartel' accused of conspiring to raise price of frozen fries, tater tots across U.S. | CBC NewsPotato companies face lawsuit for alleged price-fixing, colluding to inflate prices of frozen potato products.
U.S. Plans to Accuse Software Maker of Enabling Collusion on RentsJustice Department plans to sue RealPage for facilitating rent price-fixing among landlords using its software.
Price fixing as a service - the claim against MultiPlanPrice fixing among competitors in real estate and healthcare violates antitrust laws, significantly harming consumers, doctors, and renters.
Alleged 'potato cartel' accused of conspiring to raise price of frozen fries, tater tots across U.S. | CBC NewsPotato companies face lawsuit for alleged price-fixing, colluding to inflate prices of frozen potato products.
DOJ Sues 6 of the US's Largest Landlords Over Alleged Price-Fixing SchemeThe DOJ sued major landlords for price-fixing, challenging their use of algorithms to inflate rental prices amidst a national housing affordability crisis.
After SF Supes Banned It Locally, Rent Price Software RealPage Gets Sued by US Justice DepartmentSan Francisco's ban on RealPage's rental price algorithm preceded a DOJ lawsuit for illegal price-fixing, highlighting proactive local governance against corporate abuse.
Is Your Rent an Antitrust Violation?RealPage's algorithmic pricing strategy may lead to price-fixing without traditional collusion, resulting in higher rents and reduced market competition.
DOJ Sues 6 of the US's Largest Landlords Over Alleged Price-Fixing SchemeThe DOJ sued major landlords for price-fixing, challenging their use of algorithms to inflate rental prices amidst a national housing affordability crisis.
After SF Supes Banned It Locally, Rent Price Software RealPage Gets Sued by US Justice DepartmentSan Francisco's ban on RealPage's rental price algorithm preceded a DOJ lawsuit for illegal price-fixing, highlighting proactive local governance against corporate abuse.
Is Your Rent an Antitrust Violation?RealPage's algorithmic pricing strategy may lead to price-fixing without traditional collusion, resulting in higher rents and reduced market competition.
NDP MPs call for investigation into 'potato cartel' price-fixing allegations | CBC NewsCanadian MPs are urging an investigation into potential price-fixing in the frozen potato products market.Allegations in the U.S. suggest coordinated price increases that may affect Canadian companies too.
How the Justice Department is cracking down on software that lets landlords collude on rent pricesRising rental prices and illegal price-fixing practices are significantly burdening U.S. renters, with millions spending over half of their income on housing.
'Potato cartel' mashed competition to raise french fry prices, lawsuits sayLeading producers allegedly conspired to fix prices of frozen potato products, significantly increasing costs for consumers since 2021.
Objections abound as NAR settlement approaches final approval dateThe upcoming approval hearing for the NAR settlement faces widespread objections from various plaintiffs challenging its fairness and effectiveness in curbing commission fixing.
Bay Area real estate agents face uncertainty amid looming changesThe real estate industry is facing a significant shift due to lawsuits alleging price fixing by real estate companies.The National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement regarding the standard practice of offering commissions to buyer's agents, affecting the buying and selling process.
Objections abound as NAR settlement approaches final approval dateThe upcoming approval hearing for the NAR settlement faces widespread objections from various plaintiffs challenging its fairness and effectiveness in curbing commission fixing.
Bay Area real estate agents face uncertainty amid looming changesThe real estate industry is facing a significant shift due to lawsuits alleging price fixing by real estate companies.The National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement regarding the standard practice of offering commissions to buyer's agents, affecting the buying and selling process.
Lawsuit accuses colleges of tuition-fixing conspiracyColleges may have illegally colluded to inflate tuition rates and limit financial aid for certain students, particularly those with noncustodial parents.
Price-fixing lawsuit raises ethical questions (opinion)The lawsuit claims elite colleges' financial aid practices may constitute price-fixing, leading to increased student debt and higher education costs.
Lawsuit accuses colleges of tuition-fixing conspiracyColleges may have illegally colluded to inflate tuition rates and limit financial aid for certain students, particularly those with noncustodial parents.
Price-fixing lawsuit raises ethical questions (opinion)The lawsuit claims elite colleges' financial aid practices may constitute price-fixing, leading to increased student debt and higher education costs.
Elite colleges accused of price-fixing to make divorced parents pay more, including MIT, BUA federal lawsuit has been filed against top colleges accused of colluding to fix financial aid formulas that disadvantage students with divorced parents.
DOJ investigates SAP, Carahsoft for alleged price-fixingUS officials are investigating SAP and Carahsoft for potential price-fixing in government contracts, posing legal risks for both companies.
Opinion | Amy Klobuchar Wants to Stop Algorithms From Ripping You OffSenator Klobuchar's Preventing Algorithmic Collusion Act targets illegal price-fixing through algorithms that exploit competitors' data to raise prices at consumers' expense.