Judge Stephen R. Bough ruled Tuesday that the Umpa and Gibson commission lawsuits can consolidate. “The Court finds that consolidation is appropriate given that the instant case and Gibson, et al. v.

The Real Brokerage is bowing out of the legal battle over broker commissions. The firm reached an agreement to settle its case in a pending class action lawsuit known as Umpa for $9.25 million. The ...

Much to the relief of some of the nation’s largest brokerage firms, Judge Stephen R. Bough granted final approval on Thursday to nine settlements in the combined Gibson and Umpa commission lawsuits.