The changes are the results of MLS PIN's long-awaited settlement agreement in the Nosalek commission lawsuit. The MLS defendant's fourth amended settlement agreement was granted preliminary approval in early June. Boston-based U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris' approval came after the Department of Justice (DOJ) withdrew its objection to the settlement. This withdrawal happened only after MLS PIN agreed to business practice changes that brought its settlement in line with the National Association of Realtors' (NAR) nationwide commission lawsuit settlement agreement.