Real Estate Brokers Elevate Legal Teams as Antitrust Risk Rises

Compass hired Ethan Glass, ex-DOJ antitrust chief, as general counsel. It's a telling move. As settlement payouts reshape how brokers charge commissions, the firms that built strong legal teams first now have real competitive advantage over rivals caught flat-footed by regulatory pressure. Antitrust expertise has shifted from a back-office cost to a business essential.