Z
illow has until July 18 to file its opposition to Compass' preliminary injunction motion, according to a recent court filing in their ongoing legal battle. This gives the home search site time to argue against a possible injunction over its ban of listings that aren't shared widely via the multiple listing service (MLS). The ban, which began on June 30, affects publicly marketed listings not listed on the MLS.

    Compass had requested a preliminary injunction to halt Zillow's listings ban during the litigation. In response, Zillow's lead counsel clarified their opposition to the injunction and proposed an expedited discovery process. Zillow also plans to file a motion to dismiss Compass' lawsuit.

    Zillow attorneys argued that Compass' request for expedited discovery is "overbroad" and "unduly burdensome," suggesting it would take several months to meet the requests. They claimed that Compass' decision to sue three months after announcing new standards indicates there's no emergency. In contrast, Compass' attorneys argue that their client will continue to suffer harm until an injunction is in place.

    Zillow's attorney, Beau Buffier, also accused Compass of trying to reverse the technological progress that has made home listings available for free online. He claimed that Compass seeks to "unravel this innovation and transparency" for its own gain, adding that it would be a step back from years of promoting listings access and transparency.