Leading Network for Marketing Pocket Real Estate Listings Prevails Before Ninth Circuit in Antitrust Suit

On April 26, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously reversed a district court decision to dismiss a lawsuit by our client PLS, a new entrant in the market for residential real estate listings, alleging antitrust violations by multiple listing services (MLSs) operated by the National Association of Realtors.

PLS is the leading network for pocket listings, competing against MLSs, which have been the dominant networks for more than 50 years.

In response, NAR and the largest MLSs adopted a rule requiring listings to be submitted to the MLS, eliminating competition from other listing networks, including PLS, and prompting PLS’ legal challenge. The Ninth Circuit decision remands the case to the district court based on a finding that PLS did allege an antitrust violation per se or under the rule of reason and that PLS suffered an antitrust injury. 

The Jenner & Block team representing PLS is led by Partners Christopher G. Renner and Douglas E. Litvack , co-chairs of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice, assisted by Partner Michael T. Brody.

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Leading Network for Marketing Pocket Real Estate Listings Prevails Before Ninth Circuit in Antitrust Suit

On April 26, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit unanimously reversed a district court decision to dismiss a lawsuit by our client PLS, a new entrant in the market for residential real estate listings, alleging antitrust violations by multiple listing services (MLSs) operated by the National Association of Realtors.

PLS is the leading network for pocket listings, competing against MLSs, which have been the dominant networks for more than 50 years.

In response, NAR and the largest MLSs adopted a rule requiring listings to be submitted to the MLS, eliminating competition from other listing networks, including PLS, and prompting PLS’ legal challenge. The Ninth Circuit decision remands the case to the district court based on a finding that PLS did allege an antitrust violation per se or under the rule of reason and that PLS suffered an antitrust injury. 

The Jenner & Block team representing PLS is led by Partners Christopher G. Renner and Douglas E. Litvack , co-chairs of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Practice, assisted by Partner Michael T. Brody.

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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.

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