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ompass‑Zillow antitrust dispute: the first hearing is set for Nov. 18‑21 in SDNY. Zillow’s Nov. 12 brief argues its Listing Access Standards are a reasonable response to Compass’s alleged hidden‑listing scheme, which Zillow says harms consumers and smaller brokerages. Zillow denies monopoly claims, noting record revenue and unchanged 3‑phase marketing, and insists on transparency, refusing to back down.

    Homebuyer commission case (Lutz): trial scheduled Aug. 24‑May 8, 2026, in Miami (SDFL). Nearly 30 plaintiffs allege HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman conspired to enforce NAR commission rules that violate antitrust law and inflate buyer costs. Defendants filed a joint motion to dismiss in September; both parties seek oral arguments.

    Alexander brothers (Tal, Oren, Alon): Judge Caprioni dismissed one sex‑trafficking charge outside the statute of limitations but upheld the remaining indictments. The trial, set for January, will address allegations that the trio conspired to entice women and girls into interstate commerce, provide value, and use force or drugs for sexual contact. The brothers have also filed a defamation suit against The Real Deal.

    Batton case: Judge Hunt struck the plaintiffs’ motion for class certification in the homebuyer commissions suit, citing unresolved disputes between Mya Batton and NAR. The motion is stricken without prejudice, allowing a future filing. Both sides must file a joint status report by Nov. 24, detailing remaining class‑certification or discovery issues and any actions pending the Burnett appeal.