Broker Entitled to Commission if Seller Thwarted the Transaction to Avoid Paying the Commission

On May 13, 2025, the First Department issued a decision in Picken v. RN Realty LLC, 2025 NY Slip Op. 02888, holding that a real estate broker was entitled to a commission if the seller thwarted the transaction in order to avoid paying the commission, explaining:

This long-running litigation arises from a dispute as to whether plaintiff, a licensed real estate broker, is entitled to a brokerage commission fee from the seller even though the parties did not have

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Distinguish the Insurance Agent and the Insurance Broker under PRC Law

In dealing with PRC related insurance disputes, one question is often raised by Chinese court or arbitration institute: what is the insurance agent or the insurance broker? The relationship between the insurance agent, broker, insurer, policyholder, insured and beneficiary always confused the judge and arbitrator. This article will elaborate the concept, function, difference of these two parties in the framework of PRC insurance law.

Definition and Characteristics of the Insurance Agent and the Insurance Broker under the PRC Law

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