by Natalka Falcomer | Jan 30, 2024 | Legal Issues, News
In a recent legal development, another lawsuit — Kevin McFall v. Canadian Real Estate Association et al — has been filed against various real estate boards, franchisors and brokerages, echoing last year’s Sunderland case. In an exclusive interview with competition law...
by Natalka Falcomer | Nov 7, 2023 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS Sitzer decision: significant milestone in ongoing battle over real estate commission practices, involving allegations of collusion among biggest players – defendants must pay $1.78 billion in damages, trebled to a monumental $5.36 billion....
by Natalka Falcomer | Oct 11, 2023 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS The federal court has given the green light for a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging price-fixing in the GTA’s real estate industry to move forward in the legal process. Chief Justice Paul Crampton’s recent decision, though...
by Natalka Falcomer | Jul 26, 2023 | News, Technology
In a rapidly evolving real estate market, search portals play a crucial role in connecting buyers and sellers with the properties they desire. Realtor.ca, the preeminent brand in Canada, has earned a reputation for providing reliable and trusted data to consumers. To...
by Natalka Falcomer | May 30, 2023 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS Mark Sunderland filed a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging a conspiracy among major real estate brokerages as well as CREA and TRREB; Sunderland’s perspective is that he was obliged to pay the standard commission to the buyer’s agent...
