A few days ago the National Association of Realtors (NAR) agreed to settle a series of lawsuits (awaiting court approval) with these key...

One only has to be marginally aware of the political “climate” to note that many feel it’s not the words being specifically expressed,...

I’ve checked this graphic over and over — the “scales of justice” — and it appears the right plate or bowl suspended from a fulcrum is no...

During wars, planes would fly into battle, with unfortunately only some returning home. Those that did return might have bullet holes as...

Auctioneers have been announcing and/or publishing their “terms and conditions” for their auctions for centuries. We look closer today...

I’ve not seen such a defense of malfeasance but I would guess this is how it would play out. If an auctioneer was guilty of a crime, the...

If there’s been one consistent message I’ve tried to deliver over the past 10 years or more — it’s that when auctioneers are selling...

No agency exists unless created — and what creates it? Knowledge of the relationship, and consent to it. Agency begins with the client...

I’ve repeatedly held that state and federal legislatures (and relatedly governors/presidents) aren’t terribly good at writing law, which...

We’ve been writing and commenting regarding risk in the auction business on this platform since 2009. As a frequent auction expert...

My friend Mike Hanley, Auctioneer wrote an inciteful analysis regarding the Alex Lyon & Son, Sales Managers and Auctioneers, Inc. v....

I read it, and then I read it again and yes, the claim is “Auctioneer has the right to do whatever the [heck] she or he wants to. ...

This issue really isn’t that complex, yet some still don’t seem (and/or refuse) to understand. This “court case” said this, this “court...

Case law for auctioneers is important. Since 2010 we’ve taught such classes across the United States and auctioneers tell me it’s some...

Do bidders who bid and win at auction … and then cease any further communication with the auctioneer/seller deserve our further attention?...

I hear this on a somewhat regular basis … “Don’t hold absolute auctions so you can stay out of court.” I’m certainly aware some of the...

It appears to some people that if I list a dozen lawsuit citations, all pointing out that courts around the United States say that...

Your auction is set. As you have advertised on your website and posted at the auction, you will start in the front yard at 10:00 am and...

Auctioneers are fiduciaries for their sellers or consignees. Auctioneers owe clients (principals) obedience, loyalty, disclosure,...

I majored in Mathematics at The Ohio State University. One of my several particular interests in math was prime numbers. As most of you...