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Closing Arguments Complete: Day 11 of Sitzer/Burnett

On October 30, Day 11 of Sitzer/Burnett, attorneys for the plaintiffs and defense gave their closing arguments and rebuttal.

October 31, 2023

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Gary Keller Takes the Stand as Defense Wraps Up Their Case: Day 10 of Sitzer/Burnett

On Friday, October 27, Day 10 of Sitzer/Burnett, Gary Keller, co-founder of Keller Williams, took the stand and remained there for much of the day’s proceedings. Closing arguments are expected to begin today (Monday, October 30).

October 30, 2023

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Stefan Swanepoel and Expert Witness on Cooperative Compensation: Day 9 of Sitzer/Burnett

On Day 9 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, defendants called additional witnesses to the stand, including David Stevens, former Federal Housing Commissioner, T3Group founder Stefan Swanepoel, and Dr. Lawrence Wu, an economist and expert witness.

October 27, 2023

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Defendants Ask for a Mistrial: Day 8 of Sitzer/Burnett

On Wednesday, attorneys for defendants HomeServices, Keller Williams, and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) asked for a mistrial, arguing that a video shown by the plaintiffs’ attorney amounted to an “ambush” that damaged their chance at a fair trial.

October 26, 2023

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Cross-Examination of NAR CEO Bob Goldberg: Day 7 of Sitzer/Burnett Trial

Attorneys for the defendants continued to lay out their case on Tuesday, October 24, 2023—Day 7 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial. NAR CEO Bob Goldberg and NAR Director of Engagement Rodney Gansho took the stand.

October 25, 2023

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Day 4 Recap of Sitzer/Burnett: Plaintiffs Take the Stand

Four plaintiffs in the Sitzer/Burnett class action lawsuit took the stand on Wednesday and Thursday (October 18-19) to challenge the real estate industry’s commission structure.

October 20, 2023

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Training & Scripts Focus of Sitzer/Burnett Trial on Day 3

On Day 3 of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, lead attorney Michael Ketchmark questioned RE/MAX CEO Nick Bailey, former Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman, and Keller Williams University executive Meredith Maples.

October 19, 2023

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Day 2 of Sitzer/Burnett: Opening Remarks and Testimonies from Gary Keller, Gino Blefari & Bob Goldberg

The second day of the Sitzer/Burnett trial included opening remarks from both plaintiffs and defendants, along with testimonies from Gary Keller (Keller Williams CEO), Gino Blefari (HomeServices of America CEO), and Bob Goldberg (NAR CEO).

October 18, 2023

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Day 1 Recap: Sitzer/Burnett Jury Selected

On day one of the Sitzer/Burnett trial, jury selection took several hours as lawyers for both sides reduced a jury pool of around 80 to nine. And a pro-plaintiff Wall Street Journal article published the day before could make it difficult for jurors to avoid external bias.

October 17, 2023

Closing Arguments Complete: Day 11 of Sitzer/Burnett

Gary Keller Takes the Stand as Defense Wraps Up Their Case: Day 10 of Sitzer/Burnett

Stefan Swanepoel and Expert Witness on Cooperative Compensation: Day 9 of Sitzer/Burnett

Defendants Ask for a Mistrial: Day 8 of Sitzer/Burnett

Cross-Examination of NAR CEO Bob Goldberg: Day 7 of Sitzer/Burnett Trial

Day 4 Recap of Sitzer/Burnett: Plaintiffs Take the Stand

Training & Scripts Focus of Sitzer/Burnett Trial on Day 3

Day 2 of Sitzer/Burnett: Opening Remarks and Testimonies from Gary Keller, Gino Blefari & Bob Goldberg

Day 1 Recap: Sitzer/Burnett Jury Selected

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