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Clients in the News

Media blitz helps real estate industry address major industry upheaval

Client: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Source: PR Daily The National Association of Realtors faces a massive communications challenge after their industry rules were turned on their head. The new rules, which went into effect Aug. 17, were part of the organization’s proposed settlement to end class action litigation brought by home sellers concerning real estate commissions. Although

September 3, 2024|

New rules governing how homes are bought, sold will soon go into effect

Client: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Source: Fox 26 Houston HOUSTON - A massive settlement that changes the way homes are bought and sold goes into effect August 17. In the spring, the National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement and rule changes to answer a class-action suit alleging a fee

August 5, 2024|

Here’s What’s About to Change for People Buying and Selling Homes

Client: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Source: TIME It was huge news at the time: the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed in March to pay $418 million and make changes to how the home-buying process works in order to settle a class-action lawsuit that alleged the industry conspired to make agent commissions higher

August 5, 2024|

Buying soon? What the National Association of Realtors settlement means for you

Client: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Source: ABC 15 PHOENIX — Home Buyers who want to see a house with a Realtor must now first sign an employment agreement, per the new National Association of Realtors settlement changes. The new rule is one of multiple made in the settlement, further regulating the process. Previously,

August 2, 2024|

How will new real estate rules work? Your questions answered

Client: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Source: Los Angeles Daily News Starting on Aug. 13, most Southern California home shoppers will need to sign contracts with agents to view properties for sale, binding them to paying their own commissions if they can’t get a seller to cover it. And home sellers will be banned

August 2, 2024|

Homebuyers to See Changes in Two Weeks: What to Know

Client: National Association of Realtors (NAR) Source: Newsweek Homebuyers are set to see some major changes in two weeks, as the settlement rules for the National Association of Realtors are scheduled to go into effect beginning on August 17. The settlement, which was originally reached on March 15, got rid of the standard 6

August 2, 2024|

Illinois’ landmark credit card fee law prompting strong opposition

Client: Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Source: Chicago Tribune Illinois lawmakers in the closing hours of the General Assembly’s spring session last month became the first in the nation to ban banks and credit card companies from charging retailers a seemingly small fee on sales taxes and tips. But since Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed the

June 25, 2024|

Opinion: Use a credit or debit card? Then you won’t like this deal.

Client: Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Source: Crain’s Chicago Business While most Illinois consumers enjoyed the Memorial Day weekend, Illinois legislators were busy hammering out a budget deal to fund our state government for the coming year. Buried in that budget was a novel, non budgetary giveaway to corporate retailers like Home Depot and Walmart:

June 3, 2024|

Repeal the ill-considered Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and avoid credit card chaos in Illinois

Client: Interchange Fee Prohibition Act Source: Chicago Tribune If a rushed provision contained within the Illinois General Assembly’s revenue bill actually comes to implementation, Illinoisans might find themselves paying at the pump with their credit card and then heading inside to pay their sales tax in a separate transaction. That’s one possible outcome, at

June 3, 2024|

NASCAR Leans into music concerts at 2024 Chicago Street Race

Client: NASCAR Source: Crain’s Chicago Business The Black Keys are no stranger to performing in Grant Park. Lollapalooza long made a habit out of booking the American rock duo. They played at the debut Chicago festival in 2005; performed again in 2007, 2008 and 2010; and headlined their most recent year in 2012. After

May 15, 2024|

Chicago businessman launches effort for community-owned shopping mall in Roseland

Client: DL3 RealtySource: CBS NewsCHICAGO (CBS) -- Can a community-owned shopping center in Roseland help solve the long-standing challenge of building wealth in communities of color? A Chicago businessman is launching a first-of-its-kind campaign to help people in underserved neighborhoods to invest in local shopping centers and benefit from helping their community thrive.In the wake

April 3, 2024|

Chicago Red Stars Appoint Lorne Donaldson as Head Coach: Former Jamaica boss gets first NWSL sideline job

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: CBS Sports After a three-month-long search, the Chicago Red Stars announced Lorne Donaldson as the club's new head coach Wednesday. Donaldson previously coached Jamaica's women's national team and led the team during their historic run to the knockout rounds in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The Reggae Girlz

December 20, 2023|

Lorne Donaldson, who coached Jamaica to the World Cup round of 16, is the new Chicago Red Stars coach

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Tribune As the Chicago Red Stars look to rebuild their culture and stability, the team finally has filled an important position. The Red Stars announced Wednesday that Lorne Donaldson, the former coach of the Jamaican women’s national team, is their new head coach. Under Donaldson’s tutelage, the Reggae

December 20, 2023|

Red Stars hire former U.S. Soccer chief legal officer Karen Leetzow as club president

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Sun-Times Leetzow was hired by U.S. Soccer in 2020 and oversaw the independent investigation — conducted by former U.S. Justice Department official Sally Q. Yates — into systemic abuse and sexual misconduct that permeated the NWSL. The Red Stars have a number of hires to make in their

November 15, 2023|

Chicago Red Stars Hire Karen Leetzow as President

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: On Tap Sports Network The Chicago Red Stars have finally started to add individuals to their executive offices after the club’s ownership change in the summer, announcing Wednesday that Karen Leetzow will be the club’s new president. Leetzow, who begins her new role on Dec. 4, comes to the Red

November 15, 2023|

Chicago Red Stars tabs Karen Leetzow as next club president

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Equalizer The Chicago Red Stars have a new president in the organization. On Wednesday, the club announced that Karen Leetzow, a sports executive and attorney, has been hired for the role. She was formerly the chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. Leetzow oversaw the Sally Q.

November 15, 2023|

Red Stars hire U.S. Soccer legal executive as president: Is it a good move for Chicago?

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: The Athletic The Chicago Red Stars hired longtime sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow as president, the NWSL club announced Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know: Leetzow will join the Red Stars after serving as chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation. She was previously NASCAR’s general

November 15, 2023|

Red Stars hire U.S. Soccer’s Leetzow as president

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Sports Business Journal The new owners of the NWSL Chicago Red Stars, led by Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts, have hired U.S. Soccer Chief Legal Officer Karen Leetzow as the club’s new president. Leetzow, who will start in the new role on Dec. 4, oversaw the national governing body’s independent investigation into abuse

November 15, 2023|

Chicago Red Stars hire new club president from U.S. Soccer

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Daily Herald The Chicago Red Stars have appointed accomplished sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow as the club's new president. Leetzow joins the Red Stars after serving as the chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, where she oversaw the independent investigation into abuse and sexual misconduct in

November 15, 2023|

Chicago Red Stars name former U.S. Soccer Federation chief legal officer Karen Leetzow team president

Client: Chicago Red Stars Source: Chicago Tribune The Chicago Red Stars have a new team president. Sports executive and attorney Karen Leetzow joined the franchise after serving as the chief legal officer of the U.S. Soccer Federation, the Red Stars announced Wednesday. With U.S. Soccer, Leetzow oversaw the independent investigation into abuse and sexual

November 15, 2023|
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