– REX’s quest for a do-over in its legal fisticuffs with Zillow was KO’d by Federal Judge Thomas S. Zilly as he swatted away the company’s motion for a retrial.
– Our homegrown disruptor, REX, has been embroiled in a years-long tussle, throwing legal hooks and uppercuts at Zillow, over claims of antitrust tomfoolery tied to the real-estate giant’s internet data exchange (IDX) rules.
– REX blames Zillow’s IDX policies for rendering its listings as invisible as a ninja in the night, thereby limiting customer options and choice – a claim Zillow laughs off like a hearty sitcom punchline.
– The courtroom kerfuffle saw REX face numerous legal and regulatory punches that would make even a heavyweight boxer stagger.
– Despite the legal knockdown, REX remains in the ring and vows to come out swinging in the next round to expose what it calls “anti-competitive practices” by Zillow.

Ref’s Verdict: REX Strikes Out in the Legal Bout with Zillow

Round Two: Fight!

Rising from the Ashes: REX Vows To Keep The Fight Going

No one likes losing, especially when you’ve donned the gloves and gone a few rounds in the courtroom. But sometimes, you’ve got to throw in the towel and call it a day, especially when a judge gives you the ol’ “better luck next time, champ” nod. REX, having taken quite a thrashing in the judicial ring, found out the hard way that being a disruptive realtor isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s more like trying to find a rent-controlled apartment in Manhattan – near impossible.

Don’t underestimate REX, though. Like a diamond in the rough, they’re sure to dust themselves off and come back fighting. After all, there’s nothing like a bit of corporate rivalry to stir up the real estate cosmos. Buckle up, folks, and grab the popcorn, because REX vs Zillow round two is sure to be a sizzler. If there’s anything we know about the real estate world, it’s that it thrives on drama and surprise twists – it’s less “House Hunters”, more “Game of Thrones”. So let’s keep our eyes peeled on this exciting saga! Will REX land a comeback punch or is Zillow the Rocky Balboa of real estate? Only time will tell. Stay tuned!

Original article: https://www.inman.com/2024/01/19/judge-quashes-rex-retrial-request-in-long-simmering-feud-with-zillow/